2026-09-23T14:49:15-07:00 2025-12-31 593635567 Fontana CPAS 13007 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa FL 33626 990 2025-01-01 592961546 Hero To A Child Inc HERO 7273468641 4500 140th Ave N Clearwater FL 33762 Buthaina Abedrabbu Treasurer 7273468641 2026-09-16 true Eric Fontana P01867525 7277999533 2026-09-16 2025 Buthaina Abedrabbu 4500 140th Ave N 118 Clearwater FL 33762 996053 false X www.herotoachild.org X 1989 FL We empower, uplift and support children and young adults impacted by abuse and neglect to realize a brighter future. 14 14 4 245 0 0 760700 898299 0 1376 4479 47744 66654 809820 969432 421767 430870 0 321038 341305 0 0 69746 102251 812551 874426 -2731 95006 519910 593991 45925 21103 473985 572888 Through strong collaborations with community partners and dedicated volunteers, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of the children we serve. Our tailored programs are designed to cater to the specific needs of each child, based on their current life circumstances. Our aim is to provide them with the stability and care they deserve, ensuring that they have the opportunity to grow and thrive despite the hardships they have faced. false false 739715 430870 0 At Hero To A Child, we firmly believe that every child deserves a chance at a better future. We believe that meeting their basic and medical needs are essential, along with providing access to educational aids that can help them academically and enabling them to participate in age-appropriate activities. We recognize the importance of offering them necessary mental health services, as well as preparing them for a successful transition beyond foster care. In 2025 we fulfilled 3,447 needs requests for 1,600 unduplicated children in the Pinellas and Pasco counties child welfare system. Through our individualized Childrens Needs Program, 312 children received educational support services including tutoring, laptops/tablets, and school supplies; 842 children were stabilized in crisis situations by having their basic and emergency needs met; 1,671 children received gifts to celebrate milestones like holidays, birthdays, and special achievements; 172 children were able to participate in extracurricular activities like dance, art, or soccer; 89 teens and young adults were supported on their path through and beyond the child welfare system; and 220 children were comforted by Polar, our Courthouse Facility Dog, during their most stressful times as they met with therapists, doctors, police, and/or judges to share about the traumas they faced. 739715 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X X Buthaina Abedrabbu 7273468641 4500 140th Ave N 118 Clearwater FL 33762 Mary Jones President 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Laurie Meggesin Vice President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Emily Everson Secretary 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Buthaina Abedrabbu Treasurer 1.50 X X 0 0 0 Anna Brumbaugh Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Moriah Harris Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Sharon Dunaway-Alt Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Robin Davidov Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Lindsey O'Donnell Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Danna Spenceley Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dylan Wahl Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Andy Zolper Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Nick Florentino Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Paulette White Board Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Erin Authier Executive Director 40.00 X 101904 0 4865 101904 0 4865 1 false false false 0 162163 736136 222707 898299 4479 0 4479 89923 162163 26621 63302 0 63302 Miscellaneous Income 900099 3352 0 0 3352 3352 969432 0 0 71133 430870 430870 101904 81523 20381 0 190564 152451 38113 0 26197 20958 5239 0 22640 18112 4528 0 197 0 197 0 17518 0 17518 0 4678 1448 3230 0 3505 0 3505 0 9411 0 9411 0 13453 13453 0 0 4621 0 4621 0 250 250 0 0 4144 0 4144 0 Merchant Fees 13362 0 13362 0 Volunteer Expenses 1131 1131 0 0 Staff Development 17472 17472 0 0 Taxes & Licenses 489 0 489 0 12020 2047 9973 0 874426 739715 134711 0 437484 518759 35075 39715 8419 8190 38932 27327 519910 593991 12920 661 33005 20442 45925 21103 X 231640 242175 242345 330713 473985 572888 519910 593991 95006 3897 X false true X true false X 0 601990 699493 707362 760700 898299 3667844 0 0 601990 699493 707362 760700 898299 3667844 0 3667844 1550 742 867 884 4479 8522 0 2179 3417 3352 8948 3685314 0.99530 0.99620 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous Income 2023: 2179. 2024: 3417. 2025: 3352. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Operating lease right-of-use asset 20442 Other assets 6885 27327 Lease liability 20442 20442 X 973132 3897 3897 969235 197 197 969432 874229 874229 197 197 874426 Pt X, Line 2 The Organization accounts for the effect of any uncertain tax positions based on a more likely than not threshold to the recognition of the tax positions being sustained based on the technical merits of the position under scrutiny by the applicable taxing authority. If a tax position or positions are deemed to result in uncertainties of those positions, the unrecognized tax benefit is estimated based on a cumulative probability assessment that aggregates the estimated tax liability for all uncertain tax positions. The Organization has identified its tax status as a tax-exempt entity as its only significant tax position; however, the Organization has determined that such tax position does not result in the uncertainity requiring recognition. The Organization is not currently under examination by any taxing jurisdiction. The Organizations federal returns are generally open for examination for three years following the date filed. Brunch 230808 142675 88133 20359 Mission In-PASCOble 21278 19488 1790 6262 252086 162163 89923 26621 26621 63302 true Normalcy & Educational Needs 845 117439 42090 FMV Educational needs and normalcy expenses Emergency & Medical 931 87476 19087 FMV Emergency and medical Holiday & Birthday Gifts 1671 0 225955 FMV Holiday and birthday gifts Pt I Line 2 Payment is rendered directly to service provider at time of service and never provided to the applicant. Invoices and receipts are required for every expenditure. Gift cards provided for holiday gifts are the only variance to this policy. Volunteers sign an affidavit of receipt for holiday gift cards and provide case information on the family recipient to ensure gift cards are provided only for authentic clients. We have documented procedures and policies and have full internal controls and distribution of duties to provide for controls. Monthly, an external bookkeeper enters information into Quickbooks and reviews receipts and backup documents. The Treasurer then samples all backup and requests monthly after the external bookkeeper completes her role. Financial reports are then reviewed by both the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee on a monthly basis. The Board of Directors reviews all financial reports at each meeting and has an opportunity to ask the Treasurer and Executive Director questions about any trends or variances. X Basic Need Items 0 14432 FMV X Holiday/Birthday Gifts 0 208275 FMV false false false Pt VI, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 is provided to all board members for review and approval prior to filing the tax return with the IRS. The 990 is reviewed and recommended by the Finance Committee to the full Board for review and approval. Upon approval of the board, the return is submitted to the IRS. Pt VI, Line 19 Documents are available for inspection upon request and are available on our website. Pt VI, Line 12c Policy is distributed at new board member orientation and discussed. Additionally, it is brought up at board meetings twice a year and asked for new signatures. Pt VI, Line 15a Nonprofits of similar organizational budget size were surveyed to determine salary ranges. An annual nonprofit compensation report was also consulted for industry trends and market rates. Pt VI, Line 15b Nonprofits of similar organizational budget size were surveyed to determine salary ranges. An annual nonprofit compensation report was also consulted for industry trends and market rates.