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.
Form
990
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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wendy Porter Executive Dir. | Officer | 32 | $60,985 |
Brian Burt President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Shari George Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ryan Nielsen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jimmy Bench Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Major Robin A Matuk MD Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $53,401 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,985 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $207,161 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $22,180 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,225 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,711 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,481 |
Office expenses | $18,461 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,684 |
Travel | $4,299 |
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 | $19,669 |
Insurance | $10,835 |
All other expenses | $11,549 |
Total functional expenses | $557,892 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,839 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $119,222 |
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 | $3,936 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $475,334 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $632,331 |
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 | $152,100 |
Total liabilities | $152,100 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $318,376 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $161,855 |
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 | $632,331 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Wounded Heroes Fund Kern County Chapter has recieved totaling $57,928.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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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Abilityfirst Pasadena, CA | $111,544,893 | $16,944,443 |
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