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Nonprofit · EIN 27-0648741

COMPANIONS FOR HEROES

Tax-exempt · BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

Financials

$334K$355K2022$280K$330K2023$456K$361K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMPANIONS FOR HEROES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$455,784$360,886$94,898$1,435,536$11,614$1,423,922
June 30, 2024990$280,313$330,451-$50,138$1,343,839$14,815$1,329,024
June 30, 2023990$334,164$355,401-$21,237$1,392,525$13,363$1,379,162
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$331,871
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$123,913
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$102,086
Other salaries and wages
$36,459
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$156,875
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,469
Occupancy
$7,422
Travel
$53,264
Depreciation
$228
Program services (functional)
$311,184
Management and general (functional)
$43,276
Fundraising (functional)
$6,426

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,343,839
Total assets, end of year
$1,435,536
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,614
Net assets, end of year
$1,423,922
Publicly traded securities
$1,412,670
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,423,922
Gross receipts
$455,784
Employees
2
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
VA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David SharpeCEO
Officer
40$95,000
Randolph ReynoldsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian RaineyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Raymond CralleDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel MerrittChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Joseph KauperSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David SharpeCEO
Officer
40$95,000
Randolph ReynoldsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian RaineyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Raymond CralleDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel MerrittChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Joseph KauperSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David SharpeChair/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$95,000
Randolph ReynoldsDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Brian RaineyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Raymond CralleDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel MerrittDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Joseph KauperVice Chair/Secy
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
501 GLOUCESTER ST, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520-7014
In care of
% DAVID SHARPE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
David Sharpe, PO Box 2144, Brunswick, GA 31521
Signed the 990
David Sharpe, CEO
Phone
(760) 519-7774
Return prepared by
BARRS COINER & LUMPKIN LLC

Mission

To champion public awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and challenges confronting our countrys heroes and rally support for shelter animal adoption by connecting heroes and companions.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Mission: Companions for Heroes (C4H) provides Companion Dogs and Service Dogs obtained from shelters and/or rescues, who might otherwise be euthanized, free of charge to active duty military personnel and their children with special needs, ages 2-18, military veterans, and first-responders recovering from the psychological challenges they suffered during service to our country. C4H increases public awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other challenges confronting our countrys heroes; and rallys support for animal welfare and the adoption of shelter and/or rescue dogs.Program Service: Dogs are trained and certified to obtain the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certification; or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Service Dogs Only). A care package that includes a t-shirt, toys, etc. All recipients receive six (6) scheduled follow-up meetings over the first year of the dog's adoption and entry in the program. Coordinated additional follow-on training, including payment for additional training, and arranging services as required. Processing of the recipient's request for a Service Dog, to include identification of the recipient's needs and the determination of the appropriateness of the request. Evaluating suitability of the Companion Dog based on the temperament and age to become a Service Dog, and assistance whenever the recipient makes a request.
    Expenses $311,184

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-0648741
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,435,536
Income (IRS master file)
$455,784

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$455,784$360,886$1,435,536IRS
990June 2024$280,313$330,451$1,343,839XML
990June 2023$334,164$355,401$1,392,525XML
990June 2022$413,819$328,835$1,408,041IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 27-0648741).

Questions about COMPANIONS FOR HEROES

What is the EIN of COMPANIONS FOR HEROES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMPANIONS FOR HEROES is 27-0648741.
Is COMPANIONS FOR HEROES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to COMPANIONS FOR HEROES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMPANIONS FOR 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 COMPANIONS FOR HEROES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMPANIONS FOR HEROES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMPANIONS FOR HEROES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names David Sharpe.
Who are the officers and directors of COMPANIONS FOR HEROES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,000 (David Sharpe, CEO).
How much revenue does COMPANIONS FOR HEROES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $455,784, expenses of $360,886 and total assets of $1,435,536 at year end.

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