Nonprofit · EIN 46-3993070
HERO KIDS FOUNDATION
Also known as JOHN RANIOWSKI SOLE MBR
Tax-exempt · SUFFOLK, VA 23434
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $278,382 | $218,947 | $59,435 | $223,268 | $75,057 | $148,211 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $199,856 | $208,277 | -$8,421 | $148,849 | $60,073 | $88,776 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $139,645 | $229,561 | -$89,916 | $153,242 | $56,045 | $97,197 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $277,758
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10
- Other revenue
- $614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $40,145
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $48,957
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,333
- Depreciation
- $16,039
- Program services (functional)
- $203,146
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,254
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,849
- Total assets, end of year
- $223,268
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $75,057
- Net assets, end of year
- $148,211
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $139,776
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $148,211
- Gross receipts
- $278,382
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 880
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN RANIOWSKI | FOUNDER & DI Trustee or director, Officer | 80 | $0 |
| RIC SUTTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SHANE RODDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 12 | $0 |
| BRIAN DUGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LAUREN JANEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN RANIOWSKI | FOUNDER & DI Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ELIOT CARLSON | EXEC DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| LAUREN JANEY | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE RODDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERARD NAPOLITANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RIC SUTTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KREG VAUGHN | PRIOR EXEC D Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $39,115 |
| JOHN RANIOWSKI | FOUNDER & DI Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BARBARA SHURTLEFF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ERIC STORCH | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS TOPPING | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIM PAINTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1474 COPELAND RD, SUFFOLK, VA 23434-7620
- In care of
- % KIMBERLY PAINTER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO Box 15339, Chesapeake VA 23328
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN RANIOWSKI, 1474 COPELAND ROAD, SUFFOLK, VA 23434
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- John Raniowski, PO Box 15339, Chesapeake VA 23328
- Signed the 990
- JOHN RANIOWSKI, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (757) 598-4453
- Website
- HEROKIDSFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARNES BROCK CORNWELL & PAINTER PLC
Mission
AT HERO KIDS FOUNDATION, OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND UPLIFT THE FAMILIES OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL THROUGH NATURE-BASED TEAM- BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO FOSTERING RESILIENCE, CAMARADERIE, AND WELL-BEING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING UNIQUE, ENGAGING EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN BONDS AND INSPIRE A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, WE AIM TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT THAT EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND ENSURES LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- 1.NATURE-BASED TEAM BUILDING: CONDUCTING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS THROUGH STRUCTURED TEAM-BUILDING EXERCISES. 2.NASA STEAM GLOBE CAMP: OFFERING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) EDUCATION THROUGH NASA-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS, PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY. 3.TRAIL OF HEROES: MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING AN ACCESSIBLE NATURE TRAIL DESIGNED FOR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE USE OF ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIRS FOR OUR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AS WELL AS OUR COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, ENABLING THERAPEUTIC OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. 4.C.A.R.E. (COMMUNITY ARTS RESILIENCY ENGAGEMENT) CENTER: DELIVERING MULTIDISCIPLINARY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THROUGH ARTS-BASED ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. 5.HORTICULTURAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS: UTILIZING GARDENING AND POLLINATOR INITIATIVES AS THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH, AND FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. 6.ANIMAL-ASSISTED PROGRAMS: PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE WITH FARM ANIMALS FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT, ENHANCING EMPATHY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND HUMANE EDUCATION. 7.COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT: HOSTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS THAT RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDS OF MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES. 8.VIRGINIA ELEMENTARY STEM LAB PARTNERSHIP: SERVING AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER WITH THE FIRST VIRGINIA ELEMENTARY STEM LAB AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SUFFOLK, SUPPORTING EARTH SCIENCES EDUCATION THROUGH INTEGRATED STEM ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULUM. COLLECTIVELY, THESE ACTIVITIES REFLECT HKF'S MISSION TO PROMOTE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AMONG THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.Expenses $203,146
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
- 46-3993070
- 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)
- Health care (E60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $223,268
- Income (IRS master file)
- $278,382
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $278,382 | $218,947 | $223,268 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $199,856 | $208,277 | $148,849 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $139,645 | $229,561 | $153,242 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $261,081 | $226,394 | $187,113 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: John Raniowski | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 46-3993070).
Questions about HERO KIDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of HERO KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HERO KIDS FOUNDATION is 46-3993070.
- Is HERO KIDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to HERO KIDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HERO KIDS FOUNDATION 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 HERO KIDS FOUNDATION 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 HERO KIDS FOUNDATION 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 HERO KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN RANIOWSKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of HERO KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HERO KIDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $278,382, expenses of $218,947 and total assets of $223,268 at year end.
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