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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2831853

AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES

Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97405

Financials

$648K$661K2023$931K$986K2024$837K$928K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$836,825$928,231-$91,406$189,545$203,145-$13,600
December 31, 2024990$931,246$986,052-$54,806$264,260$186,454$77,806
December 31, 2023990$647,979$661,188-$13,209$285,544$152,451$133,093
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$715,275
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$535
Other revenue
$121,550

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$23,100
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,560
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,720
Travel
$353,814
Program services (functional)
$928,231

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$264,260
Total assets, end of year
$189,545
Total liabilities, end of year
$203,145
Net assets, end of year
-$13,600
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$13,600
Gross receipts
$836,825
Employees
2
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
OR

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROY R GIVENSPresidentFounder
Officer
0$0
JANET L GIVENSSecretaryTreasurer
Officer
0$0
MARK CHAFFINChairman of Board
Officer
0$0
DOUG WALLTERSBoard member
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM GERSBACHBoard member
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROY R GIVENSPresidentFounder
Officer
0$0
JANET L GIVENSSecretaryTreasurer
Officer
0$0
MARK CHAFFINChairman of Board
Officer
0$0
DOUG WALLTERSBoard member
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM GERSBACHBoard member
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROY R GIVENSPresidentFounder
Officer
–$0
JANET L GIVENSSecretaryTreasurer
Officer
–$0
MARK CHAFFINChairman of Board
Officer
–$0
DOUG WALLTERSBoard member
Officer
–$0
WILLIAM GERSBACHBoard member
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3850 ASHFORD DR, EUGENE, OR 97405-6234
In care of
% JANET GIVENS
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
3850 Ashford Drive, Eugene OR 97405
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Troy R Givens, 192 NW 29th St, Redmond, OR 97756
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Troy Givens, 3850 Ashford Drive, Eugene OR 97405
Signed the 990
JANET GIVENS, SecretaryTreasurer
Phone
(541) 246-8476

Mission

To help American veterans and others who serve to heal both physically and mentally by providing activities for the combat wounded or injured Hero and their families.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AHA took 5 Heroes and their loved ones to Bonaire for a week of diving. This allowed for the participants to push themselves in an unfamiliar activity and in doing so gain more confidence in themselves and their abilities in stressful situations. These Heroes and their Loved Ones were able to strengthen their bonds through adversity together.
    Expenses $47,500
  • Six Heroes traveled to the rugged mountains of New Zealand for an unforgettable Tahr hunt, testing their skills in some of the worlds most breathtaking terrain. The trip delivered incredible hunting opportunities, tested their physical and mental limits, created lasting camaaderie and powerful moments of healing and connection.
    Expenses $29,100
  • Three Heroes experienced an unforgettable, grit testing adventure to the Australian Outback for an unforgettable water buffalo hunt in aboriginal territory. Facing rugged terrain and wild country, the team worked together which let to the creation of new found friendships, healing through camaraderie, pushing past comfort zones, and delivering lasting memories.
    Expenses $27,560

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2831853
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$189,545
Income (IRS master file)
$836,825

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$836,825$928,231$189,545XML
990December 2024$931,246$986,052$264,260XML
990December 2023$647,979$661,188$285,544XML
990December 2022$585,958$654,373$300,763IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Troy Givens
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-2831853).

Questions about AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES

What is the EIN of AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES is 46-2831853.
Is AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES 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 AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES 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 AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Troy R Givens.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMERICAN HERO ADVENTURES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $836,825, expenses of $928,231 and total assets of $189,545 at year end.

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