Nonprofit · EIN 34-2013970
SUPPORTING HEROS INC
Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40299
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,031,694 | $1,028,074 | $3,620 | $883,514 | $388,920 | $494,594 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,061,159 | $936,873 | $124,286 | $487,913 | $3,138 | $484,775 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $923,313 | $1,033,799 | -$110,486 | $239,315 | $1,147 | $238,168 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,031,931
- Membership dues
- $503,677
- Program service revenue
- $68,660
- Investment income
- $1,234
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$77,409
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,278
- Other revenue
- -$70,131
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $183,960
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,028
- Other salaries and wages
- $185,973
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $417,031
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,450
- Occupancy
- $60,034
- Travel
- $121,847
- Depreciation
- $27,799
- Program services (functional)
- $854,057
- Management and general (functional)
- $79,766
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,251
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $487,913
- Total assets, end of year
- $883,514
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $388,920
- Net assets, end of year
- $494,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $609,219
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $494,594
- Gross receipts
- $1,109,103
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- KY
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 70 | $104,028 |
| MIKE BURNS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA DUNAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DANIEL DURHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEROME EZELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LETA GENTRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID OWEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY PAGE-CALHOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLEN RODECAP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT WALSH | VICE-CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 70 | $92,882 |
| MIKE BURNS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA DUNAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL DURHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| JEROME EZELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| LETA GENTRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICK BAKER JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID OWEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| AMY PAGE-CALHOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| ALLEN RODECAP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHROEDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT WALSH | VICE-CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC JOHNSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 60 | $92,882 |
| MIKE BURNS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 |
| MELISSA DUNAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DANIEL DURHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEROME EZELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LETA GENTRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DAVID OWEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| AMY PAGE-CALHOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLEN RODECAP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHROEDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JASON SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PAT WALSH | VICE-CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11517 GRAFS CT, LOUISVILLE, KY 40299-4553
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC JOHNSON, 7501 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, CRESTWOOD, KY 40014
- Signed the 990
- ERIC JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (502) 585-2282
- Website
- WWW.SUPPORTINGHEROES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BALDWIN CPAS PLLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES WHO GIVE THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY - BY CARING FOR THE LOVED ONES THEY LEAVE BEHIND.
Program accomplishments
- LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH RESPONSE - WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. OUR SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO AGENCIES IN SERVING THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN AND SUPPORTING AGENCY PERSONNEL AFFECTED BY THE LOSS. DURING THE YEAR, 184 SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVED SOME FORM OF ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT ("GRANTS") TO 47 INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES = 473,651 GRANTS = 96,818Expenses $570,469 · grants $96,818
- NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE SUPPORT - WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE WHEN THEIR LOVED ONE IS HONORED. SERVICES INCLUDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TRAVEL COORDINATION, AND ON- SITE SUPPORT. WE ALSO PROVIDE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO AGENCIES AND CO- WORKERS. WE ASSISTED 226 SURVIVORS AND CO-WORKERS IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES AND PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 106 IMMEDIATE SURVIVORS. EXPENSES = 47,845 GRANTS = 64,242Expenses $112,087 · grants $64,242
- LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH EDUCATION - WE PRESENT CLASSES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES TO PREPARE FIRST RESPONDER LEADERS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO RESPOND TO LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAISES AWARENESS AMONG FIRST RESPONDERS REGARDING FEDERAL LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH BENEFITS AND RELATED TOPICS. DURING THE YEAR, 572 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED. EXPENSES = 77,298Expenses $77,298
- REMEMBRANCE - PROVIDES GIFTS AND OTHER FORMS OF RECOGNITION TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR LOVED ONES ARE REMEMBERED AND HONORED. SUPPORT INCLUDES SENDING CHECKS WITH PERSONALIZED LETTERS AND CARDS TO CHILDREN ON BIRTHDAYS AND AT CHRISTMAS, AND DELIVERING WREATHS TO FAMILIES IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF LOSS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. DURING THE YEAR, 305 RECIPIENTS WERE SERVED. EXPENSES = 5,654 GRANTS = 22,900 HEROES TRIBUTE GALA WEEKEND - WE HOST A WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES FOR SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS OF FALLEN HEROES TO PROMOTE HEALING AND THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEERS. THE MAIN EVENT INCLUDES A POWERFUL RENDERING OF HONOR FOR THE FALLEN AND AFFIRMS THAT THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. 224 SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED WITH A TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF 552. EXPENSES = 87,918 GRANTS = 800Expenses $94,203 · grants $22,900
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 | Not 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
- 34-2013970
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $883,514
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,109,103
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,031,694 | $1,028,074 | $883,514 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,061,159 | $936,873 | $487,913 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $923,313 | $1,033,799 | $239,315 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $922,589 | $1,025,666 | $376,382 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $858,857 | $897,132 | $469,368 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 34-2013970).
Questions about SUPPORTING HEROS INC
- What is the EIN of SUPPORTING HEROS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUPPORTING HEROS INC is 34-2013970.
- Is SUPPORTING HEROS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to SUPPORTING HEROS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUPPORTING HEROS INC 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 SUPPORTING HEROS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SUPPORTING HEROS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SUPPORTING HEROS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ERIC JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUPPORTING HEROS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,028 (ERIC JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does SUPPORTING HEROS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,031,694, expenses of $1,028,074 and total assets of $883,514 at year end.
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