Friends In Service Of Heroes Inc is located in Olathe, KS. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends In Service Of Heroes Inc 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 12/2023, Friends In Service Of Heroes Inc generated $226.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $159.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
F.I.S.H. FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR TROOPS, OUR VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. OUR 3 PILLARS 1. HEALTH-RECOGNITION-SUPPORT PROVIDES LIVING ASSISTANCE, FOOD, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE DOGS AND CAMARADARIE TO OUR TROOPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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F.I.S.H. FOCUSES ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR TROOPS, OUR VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA. OUR 3 PILLARS, HEALTH-RECOGNITION-SUPPORT PROVIDES LIVING ASSISTANCE, FOOD, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE DOGS AND CAMARADERIE TO OUR TROOPS. F.I.S.H. STRONGLY EMPHASIZES HELPING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD BY PROVIDING TOOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING SPECIALLY TRAINED SERVICE DOGS TO OVERCOME POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS. WE ALSO PROVIDE MOBILITY CHAIRS AND SPECIALIZED OUTDOOR TRACK CHAIRS SO VETERANS CAN GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS EXTEND BEYOND PHYSICAL SUPPORT. WE BELIEVE IN ENHANCING THE MORALE AND WELL-BEING OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS THROUGH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS COOKOUTS AND OUTDOOR SPORTS LIKE MOTORCYCLING, HUNTING, AND FISHING, ARE DESIGNED TO REIGNITE THE SPARK IN VETERANS' LIVES. BY ENGAGING THEM IN ACTIVITIES THEY LOVED BEFORE THEIR INJURIES, WE AIM TO BRING BACK A SENSE OF NORMALCY AND JOY, REMINDING THEM THAT LIFE CAN STILL BE FULFILLING AND ENJOYABLE. PROVIDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR NATION'S VETERANS WHO ARE WOUNDED, INJURED, OR ILL IN THE FORM OF RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND EVICTIONS. UTILITY PAYMENTS, FLIGHTS, AND LODGING ARE NEEDED SO FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE TOGETHER DURING RECOVERY. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED RAPIDLY TO OUR VETERAN'S NEEDS WITHIN 24-48 HOURS, MAKING PAYMENTS DIRECTLY TO THEIR CREDITORS IN 2023 FOUR SERVICE DOGS WERE PROVIDED TO VETERANS. 35 FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. THREE MOBILITY CHAIRS WERE PROVIDED TO VETERANS. TEN SPEAKER SERIES WERE HELD AND OVER 60 TO 70 PER EVENT ATTENDED. ARMED FORCES DAY HAD AN ATTENDANCE OF OVER 4,000 PEOPLE. TWO TRACK CHAIRS WERE GIVEN AWAY IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul Chapa President Chairman | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
Scott Setter Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeremiah Bull Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
George Honn Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Mcmahon Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tri Nyguen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $35,556 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $170,079 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,635 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $19,743 |
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 | $1,486 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $226,864 |
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. | $92,214 |
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 | $4,074 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,365 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,793 |
Office expenses | $4,875 |
Information technology | $640 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,643 |
Travel | $4,138 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,628 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,287 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $159,514 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $634,098 |
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 | $6,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $640,098 |
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 | $640,098 |
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 | $640,098 |