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 12/2023, Hometown Heroes Inc employed 27 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 12/2023, Hometown Heroes Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 9 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
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.
KIDS2KIDS CHRISTMAS COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES NEARLY 26,000 TOYS TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN THROUGHOUT SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN.
CAMP REUNITE SERVED 59 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.
CAMP TURNING RIVERS OPERATES LIFE CHANGING PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FACING TRAUMA AND OTHER CHALLENGES. TURNING RIVERS UTILIZES A BEAUTIFUL WISCONSIN DNR FACILITY TO HOST A VARIETY OF CAMPS, LEADERSHIP SESSIONS, AND RETREATS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTICIPANTS AS WELL AS NON-PROFIT PARTNERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James Kacmarcik President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Multerer Vice President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Longoria Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sue Turowski Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Limouris Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Messplay Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $225,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $859,516 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,197 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,084,516 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $114,138 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,680 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$120,189 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,084,145 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $112,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $386,037 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,410 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,170 |
Fees for services: Management | $133,787 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $54,605 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $281,584 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,813 |
Travel | $110,160 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,122 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,944 |
Insurance | $44,335 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,326,618 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,829 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,414 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $165,482 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,856 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,064 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $348,998 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $197,074 |
Total assets | $1,045,717 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,732 |
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 | $195,619 |
Total liabilities | $268,351 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $703,471 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $73,895 |
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 | $1,045,717 |