Operation Help A Hero is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (W12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Help A Hero is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Operation Help A Hero generated $709.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $659.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION HELP A HERO IS DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING AND CARE OF OUR AMERICAN MILITARY MEMBERS, SUPPORTING MILITARY UNITS AND FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS, DEPLOYMENT AND NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - SERVED EVERY BRANCH OF SERVICE IN 201 UNITS AT 35 BASES WORLDWIDE. WE HELPED 432 FAMILIES WITH A FULL CHRISTMAS, 5342 SINGLE SERVICE MEMBERS WITH GIFTS AND/OR GIFT CARDS, 7,796 TOYS WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN (IN ADDITION TO FAMILY ADOPTIONS),AND FACILITATED 31 UNIT CHRISTMAS PARTIES.
OPERATION RACK PACK - SERVED 5,679 YOUNG SINGLE SERVICE MEMBERS RETURNING FROM DEPLOYMENT TO CALL THE BARRACKS HOME. EACH RECEIVED GIFTS, FRESH TOWEL SETS, SNACKS AND MORE TO LET THEM KNOW THEY WERE MISSED AND ALWAYS APPRECIATED.
OPERATION ENDURING SUPPORT - HELPED 41 FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND, IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR PROGRAMS, PROVIDED 15 ADDITIONAL MORALE BOOSTING EVENTS. EVENTS INCLUDED BIRTHDAY BALL SUPPORT FOR 4 DIFFERENT UNITS, FAMILY DAY/PRE-DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT EVENT FOR 2 UNITS, A MOTHER'S DAY TEA FOR A DEPLOYED UNIT, TRUNK OR TREAT FUN, A BARRACKS BBQ, HALFWAY PARTY SUPPORT FOR 2 UNITS AS OTHER EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cindy Farnum Exec Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Natalie Ochs Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Wagner Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Purzycki Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonja Fehlmann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaity Morrow Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $709,454 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $456,816 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $709,454 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $709,454 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,238 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $277 |
Insurance | $1,766 |
All other expenses | $429 |
Total functional expenses | $659,316 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,730 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $275 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $148,005 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,005 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $148,005 |