Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter

Organization Overview

Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 2009. 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. As of 12/2021, Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter 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 12/2021, Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter generated $563.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $557.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND MORAL SUPPORT TO ACTIVE, DISCHARGED AND RETIRED MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN, WITH EMPHASIS ON THOSE INJURED IN THE IRAQ AND AFGANISTAN CONFLICTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MISSION PROGRAMS: HOSTS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR VETERANS AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CARRY OUT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY ASSISTING VETERANS WITH THE TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE. THE CURRENT PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE: DATE NIGHTS, FAMILY BUILDING, EQUINE THERAPY, COUPLE RETREATS, AND OUTDOOR RETREATS.


VETERAN GRANTS: THE GRANT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BE ROBUST AND MEET THE VARYING NEEDS OF OUR WOUNDED AND RETURNING VETERANS. THE GRANTS MAY BE USED FOR PAYING BILLS, TO ATTEND A SCHOOL, PURCHASE SCHOOL BOOKS, OR PAY MEDICAL BILLS.


OUTREACH PROGRAMS: WOUNDED HEROES FUND (WHF) ATTENDS VARIOUS EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO GAIN THE ATTENETION OF THE LOCAL SERVICE MEMBERS. BY PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL EVENTS WHF CAN BRING AWARENESS TO THE VETERAN COMMUNITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Porter
Executive Dir.
$60,985
Brian Burt
President
$0
Shari George
Secretary
$0
Ryan Nielsen
Treasurer
$0
Jimmy Bench
Director
$0
Major Robin A Matuk MD
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$40,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $174,858
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$299,472
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$514,330
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $90
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $21,336
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$15,782
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $563,335

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter has recieved totaling $57,928.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kern Community Foundation

Bakersfield, CA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$24,500
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$22,085
The Albertsons Companies Foundation

Pleasanton, CA

PURPOSE: HUNGER

$10,000
American Express Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$318
American Express Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$318
American Express Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$318
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