Hometown Heroes Inc

Organization Overview

Hometown Heroes Inc is located in Grafton, WI. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hometown Heroes Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hometown 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 12/2021, Hometown Heroes Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $963.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, HEALING, AND RECOGNITION SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING TRAUMA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES IS A NATIONAL FREE WEEK-LONG OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WHO'VE LOST A PARENT, SIBLING OR OTHER LOVED ONE WHO SERVED IN THE U.S. MILITARY AND DIED IN ANY MANNER: COMBAT, ACCIDENTS, ILLNESS OR SUICIDE. IT PROVIDES FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND HEALING TO CHILDREN OF FALLEN U.S SERVICE MEMBERS. DURING THEIR VISIT TO CAMP, PERHAPS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR YOUNG LIVES, THE CHILDREN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OPENLY DISCUSS THEIR FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF PEDIATRIC GRIEF SPECIALISTS, THE CHILDREN PARTAKE IN ART AND MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMS AND OPTIONAL DISCUSSION GROUPS. THE CHILDREN ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY TYPICAL SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING, DANCE, ARTS AND CRAFTS, ARCHERY, DRAMA, CANOEING, FISHING, CLIMBING AND MORE. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE THE HEALING PROCESS. THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTORS AND SERVICE OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES HAS GROWN TREMENDOUSLY. CAMP HOMETOWNS HAD A RECORD YEAR IN 2019 WITH 200 CHILDREN SERVED FREE OF CHARGE FROM MORE THAN 30 STATES.CAMP REUNITE SERVED 60 CHILDREN, ALL OF WHOM HAVE A MOM INCARCERATED AT THE TAYCHEEDAH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN WISCONSIN. THE CHILDREN SPENT A WEEK AT THE TURNING RIVERS SUMMER CAMP FACILITY WHERE THEY ENJOYED RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP THEM COPE WITH THE INCARCERATION OF THEIR MOTHER. A HIGHLIGHT OF CAMP REUNITE ARE THE TWO EXTENDED VISITS TO THE TAYCHEEDAH CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION WHERE THE CHILDREN AND WOMEN CAN RESTORE THEIR FAMILY BONDS.


KIDS2KIDS CHRISTMAS COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES NEARLY 26,000 TOYS TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN.


THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, HOMETOWN HEROES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND HEALING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING TRAUMA. OUR EFFORTS GREATLY BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY WHILE INSTILLING THE VALUE AND JOY OF GIVING IN VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES. SIGNATURE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES AND CAMP REUNITE. CAMP HOMETOWN HEROES IS A FREE NATIONAL SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN OF FALLEN U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS. DURING CAMP, THESE DESERVING CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALING, HOPE AND FRIENDSHIP. CAMP REUNITE IS A GROUNDBREAKING FREE SUMMER CAMP THAT REUNITES CHILDREN WITH THEIR INCARCERATED PARENT. THE CHILDREN ALSO BENEFIT FROM RESILIENCY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND COPING SKILLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deb Paschke
Executive Director
$52,500
James Kacmarcik
President
$0
Tom Multerer
Vice President/treasurer
$0
Karen Longoria
Secretary
$0
Sue Turowski
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$60,772
Related organizations$0
Government grants $44,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$832,526
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,500
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$937,498
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $147,940
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $211,394
Net Income from Gaming Activities $9,091
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$2,619
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,303,304

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Hometown Heroes Inc has recieved totaling $98,160.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$42,154
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$23,502
Thomas & Ellen Hogue Family Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: CAMP FACILITY HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS

$11,000
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc

Alpharetta, GA

PURPOSE: POVERTY

$10,000
$6,000
Bame Foundation

Golden Valley, MN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT

$3,500
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