Be A Hero Action Fund
- Assets
- $533.2k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-3091866
Organization Overview
Be A Hero Action Fund is located in Providence, RI. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be A Hero Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Be A Hero Action Fund generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (35.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (31.9%) per year over the past 2 years. 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
TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES THAT ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO AMERICAS BROKEN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALL PROGRAM EXPENSES, CONSULTANTS ADVERTISING WERE FOR THE EDUCATION AND PROMTION TO BETTER OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN US.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julia Barnes Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $20,000 |
Samuel Drzymala Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $19,600 |
Elizabeth Jaff President | Officer | 1 | $5,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,176,328 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,176,328 |
| 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 | $1,176,328 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $37,513 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,331 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,284 |
| 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 | $655,560 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,106,349 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $533,156 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $533,156 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $533,156 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $533,156 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Be A Hero Action Fund has recieved totaling $1,135,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $500,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $400,000 |
American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR AN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN ASKING CONGRESS TO SUPPORT OF HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES | $150,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING | $45,000 |
Care In Action Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT AD CAMPAIGN AROUND HCBS IN TARGET STATES | $40,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Fair Factories Clearinghouse Inc Lexington, MA | $635,126 | $2,116,858 |
Bagly Inc Boston, MA | $1,258,862 | $2,003,712 |
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Essex Childrens Advocacy Center Inc Salem, MA | $117,362 | $0 |
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