Nonprofit · EIN 26-4137613
HOUSE OF HEROES
Also known as CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, GA 31901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $259,549 | $225,324 | $34,225 | $244,888 | $2,977 | $241,911 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $305,205 | $267,924 | $37,281 | $213,214 | $5,528 | $207,686 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $255,043 | $326,489 | -$71,446 | $173,276 | $2,871 | $170,405 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $230,576
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,182
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,039
- Other revenue
- $22,791
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,385
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,555
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,340
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,284
- Occupancy
- $17,133
- Depreciation
- $192
- Program services (functional)
- $168,080
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,533
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,711
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $213,214
- Total assets, end of year
- $244,888
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,977
- Net assets, end of year
- $241,911
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,977
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $229,531
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $12,380
- Gross receipts
- $309,339
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 211
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua L McQuien | Executive Director Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $55,385 |
| Justin Fleming | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 |
| Brian Abeyta | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 |
| Richard Nurnberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.14 | $0 |
| Richard Moore | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| Linda Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Devoc Doctor | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.02 | $0 |
| Daniel Gwinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Dave Pattillo | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.32 | $0 |
| Andy Hilmes | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.12 | $0 |
| Ben McMinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Phil Collins | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.32 | $0 |
| Terri Parodi | Secretary Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
| Jeff Mellinger | Vice Chairman Officer | 4.25 | $0 |
| Shane Ragan | Chairman Officer | 0.34 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David J Bass | Treasurer Officer | 0.22 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Wood | Executive Director Former | 40 | $55,652 |
| Justin Fleming | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ashley Hawthorne | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Brian Abeyta | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Richard Nurnberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Neil Block | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Richard Moore | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Teddy Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Linda Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Devoc Doctor | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Daniel Gwinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dave Pattillo | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Terri Parodi | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jeff Mellinger | Vice Chairman Officer | 4.3 | $0 |
| Shane Ragan | Chairman Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| David J Bass | Treasurer Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Wood | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $57,617 |
| Richard Nurnberg | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Brian Abeyta | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Ben MacMinn | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.4 | $0 |
| Neil Block | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Linda Thomas | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Teddy Jackson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Richard Moore | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Ashley Hawthorne | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jeff Mellinger | Trustee Trustee or director | 4.3 | $0 |
| Phil Collins | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Justin Fleming | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Terri Parodi | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Reggie Lewis | Chairman Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shane Ragan | Vice Chairman Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| David J Bass | Treasurer Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1225 WEBSTER AVE STE B, COLUMBUS, GA 31901-2605
- In care of
- % DAVID J BASS
- Signed the 990
- DAVID J BASS, Treasurer
- Phone
- (706) 569-7011
- Website
- houseofheroescvc.org
- Return prepared by
- Mann & Adams LLC
Mission
To improve the living conditions of military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses. To recognize and honor veterans and their spouses who have faithfully and sacrificially served their country. And to encourage leadership and service,team building and volunteerism.
Program accomplishments
- House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley improves the safety, accessibility, and living conditions of military veterans, first responders, and their spouses who are unable to maintain their homes due to age, disability, financial hardship, or other life circumstances. During 2025, staff members reviewed 61 homeowner applications, conducted on-site assessments, coordinated project planning, and organized volunteer work teams to complete 38 critical home repairs and maintenance services. Repairs included exterior painting, wheelchair ramp construction, yard restoration, debris removal, flooring and porch repairs, accessibility improvements, and other essential safety-related projects. Project leaders supervised community volunteer teams while House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley provided project coordination, materials, support services, and financial assistance necessary to complete repairs that helped homeowners remain in safe and dignified living environments.Expenses $166,561
- House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley encourages leadership, volunteerism, and community service by engaging businesses, civic groups, churches, schools, and individuals in hands-on service projects benefiting veterans and first responders. Throughout 2025, 8 volunteer teams participated in home repair projects, fundraising activities, and community outreach initiatives designed to strengthen civic engagement and public awareness of veteran housing needs. Organizational leadership conducted 7 community presentations, 6 media interviews, and other outreach efforts to promote volunteer participation and expand support for the mission. Project leaders coordinated teams and developed leadership skills while fostering collaboration among community partners. We continued neighborhood revitalization initiatives increased community involvement and strengthened local support for veterans and their families.Expenses $1,392
- House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley recognizes and honors veterans, first responders, and their spouses for their faithful and sacrificial service to their communities and country. Homeowners receiving assistance were honored during 13 project completion ceremonies attended by volunteers, community supporters, and family members. Ceremonies included presentations of American flags and expressions of gratitude recognizing the service and sacrifices of recipients. These events provided opportunities for volunteers and community members to personally thank homeowners while reinforcing public appreciation for military veterans and first responders. Through these recognition efforts, House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley promotes dignity, respect, and community connection for those who have served.Expenses $127
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-4137613
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 5579: HOUSE OF HEROES INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $244,888
- Income (IRS master file)
- $309,339
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $259,549 | $225,324 | $244,888 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $305,205 | $267,924 | $213,214 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $255,043 | $326,489 | $173,276 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $361,067 | $296,570 | $244,780 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-4137613).
Questions about HOUSE OF HEROES
- What is the EIN of HOUSE OF HEROES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSE OF HEROES is 26-4137613.
- Is HOUSE OF HEROES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Which annual return does HOUSE OF HEROES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HOUSE OF HEROES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HOUSE OF HEROES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of HOUSE OF HEROES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,385 (Joshua L McQuien, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does HOUSE OF HEROES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $259,549, expenses of $225,324 and total assets of $244,888 at year end.
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