Nonprofit · EIN 46-2044457
FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC
Tax-exempt · OLATHE, KS 66061
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $220,527 | $132,594 | $87,933 | $728,080 | $0 | $728,080 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $226,864 | $159,514 | $67,350 | $640,098 | $0 | $640,098 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $199,503
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $22,877
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,260
- Net income from gaming
- $4,268
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,861
- Other revenue
- -$1,853
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,345
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,481
- Occupancy
- $18,156
- Travel
- $15,201
- Program services (functional)
- $93,323
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,448
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,823
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $640,098
- Total assets, end of year
- $728,080
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $728,080
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $728,080
- Gross receipts
- $251,267
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Chapa | President Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Richard Pustka | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Justin Leflar | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Watson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Chapa | President Chairman Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Scott Setter | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jeremiah Bull | Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| George Honn | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tri Nyguen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 122 WATER STREET SUITE B, OLATHE, KS 66061-3415
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Paul Chapa, 11472 S Wilder, Olathe, KS 66061
- Signed the 990
- Paul Chapa, President
- Phone
- (913) 481-5060
- Return prepared by
- Support Kansas City
Mission
Friends in Service of Heroes supports active and reserve service members, honorably discharged veterans, and their families in the Greater Kansas City Area through three pillars of support: HEALTH (service dogs, mobility chairs, adaptability & resilience aids); RECOGNITION (heroes dinners, monthly veteran speaker series); and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE to honor our nation's veterans and their families.
Program accomplishments
- F.I.S.H. focuses on improving the quality of life of our troops, our veterans, and their families in the Kansas City area. Our 3 Pillars, Health-Recognition-Support provides living assistance, food, durable medical equipment and service dogs and camaraderie to our troops. F.I.S.H. strongly emphasizes helping veterans and their families continue moving forward by providing tools to enhance their emotional and physical needs. We do this by providing specially trained service dogs to overcome Post-Traumatic Stress. We also provide mobility chairs and specialized outdoor Track Chairs so veterans can get out of the house and engage with the community. Our efforts extend beyond physical support. We believe in enhancing the morale and well-being of wounded soldiers through recreational activities. These activities, such as cookouts and outdoor sports like motorcycling, hunting, and fishing, are designed to reignite the spark in veterans' lives. By engaging them in activities they loved before their injuries, we aim to bring back a sense of normalcy and joy, reminding them that life can still be fulfilling and enjoyable. Providing emergency financial assistance to our nation's Veterans who are wounded, injured, or ill in the form of rent and mortgage payments to prevent homelessness and evictions. Utility payments, flights, and lodging are needed so family members can be together during recovery. Assistance is provided rapidly to our Veteran's needs within 24-48 hours, making payments directly to their creditors. In 2024, Friends In Service of Heroes (FISH) made a profound impact on the military community by providing 4 life-changing service dogs, feeding more than 1,000 people, and delivering 5 mobility chairs to veterans in need. The organization also supplied a new water heater, a new air conditioning unit, and distributed gift cards to 35 military families just in time for Christmas. Additionally, FISH hosted the largest Military Recognition event in a six-state region, drawing over 4,000 attendees in a powerful show of support and gratitude.Expenses $93,323 · grants $63,345
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
- 46-2044457
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $728,080
- Income (IRS master file)
- $251,267
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $220,527 | $132,594 | $728,080 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $226,864 | $159,514 | $640,098 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $207,241 | $113,155 | $569,398 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 46-2044457).
Questions about FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC is 46-2044457.
- Is FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES 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 FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES 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 FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES 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 FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Paul Chapa.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS IN SERVICE OF HEROES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $220,527, expenses of $132,594 and total assets of $728,080 at year end.
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