Nonprofit · EIN 81-3117972
HEART OF COURAGE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DALLAS, TX 75232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $80,599 | $69,075 | $11,524 | $13,866 | – | $13,866 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $119,605 | $117,263 | $2,342 | $2,342 | – | $2,342 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,599
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $19,590
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,390
- Occupancy
- $22,633
- Printing, publications and postage
- $482
- Other expenses
- $22,980
- Program services (functional)
- $69,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,342
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,866
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,866
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,866
- Gross receipts
- $80,599
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dania Carter | Founder CEO | 40 | $0 |
| Kathy Ferguson | Board President | 1 | $0 |
| Inga Wilson | Board Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tonya Johnson | Board Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Demetra Brown | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Arlene Alvarez | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Adetokunbo | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lindsay Malhotra | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Cory Terrell | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Severina Ware | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Angelica Zaragoza | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dania Carter | Founder CEO | 40 | $49,137 |
| Kathy Ferguson | Board President | 1 | $0 |
| Inga Wilson | Board Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Tonya Johnson | Board Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Demetra Brown | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Arlene Alvarez | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Adetokunbo | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lindsay Malhotra | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Cory Terrell | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Severina Ware | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Angelica Zaragoza | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5521 S HAMPTON RD UNIT 763025, DALLAS, TX 75232-2253
- In care of
- % DANIA CARTER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 5521 S Hampton Rd Unit 763025, Dallas TX 75232
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Dania Carter, 351 Hickory Creek Dr Apt 1612, Red Oak TX 75154
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Dania Sherrie Carter, Founder CEO
- Website
- www.heartcourage.org
Mission
Heart of Courages primary exempt purpose is to support mothers impacted by the child welfare system providing advocacy resources and skill-building opportunities that help them create stable nurturing environments for their families. Our programs empower these mothers to overcome systemic obstacles and build a brighter future. In the past year Heart of Courage upheld its tax-exempt status by delivering these key free programs and services: Court Advocacy and Case Management: Family advocates assisted mothers in navigating legal challenges associated with child welfare cases by attending court sessions providing guidance and preparing documentation for family reunification plans. Case Management and Needs Assessment: Family advocates conducted individualized needs assessments with clients covering critical support areas such as housing transportation and family and community support. Breaking BarriersEducational and Career Support.
Program accomplishments
- Case Management for Self-Sufficiency: Empower mothers in child welfare cases to build stable lives through structured case management and access to essential resources.Heart of Courage offered comprehensive case management services which included connecting clients to housing food employment and other essential resources. Family advocates worked closely with clients to develop individualized safety plans parenting strategies and goal-oriented action steps promoting long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Impact: Over 100 mothers benefited from targeted case management services with improved stability in housing including getting a house with the need of public assistance improved employment opportunities and improved parenting skills.Expenses $43,000
- Courage2Change Peer Parent Support Program:Empower mothers involved in the child welfare system by providing peer support guidance and advocacy to strengthen parenting skills emotional stability and successful family reunification.Through the Courage2Change program Heart of Courage offered individualized peer support resource navigation and educational discussions focused on coping skills parenting strategies and navigating CPS requirements. Mothers met regularly with their peer parent advocate to address barriers set goals and stay engaged in their reunification plans. The program also included weekly Courage2Change peer meetings where mothers could connect with others facing similar challenges receive encouragement and build a supportive community.Impact: The Courage2Change program supported mothers in maintaining sobriety improving communication with CPS caseworkers completing service plan requirements and rebuilding positive family relationships. Many participants reported increased confidence reduced isolation and significant progress toward reunification and long-term stability.Expenses $16,000
- Court Advocacy for Family Reunification: Support mothers impacted by child welfare in navigating the legal system and achieving family reunification.Heart of Courage advocates provided direct support to clients involved in child welfare cases attending court hearings assisting in mediation and helping with family reunification efforts. The court advocacy program aimed to help clients understand and meet legal requirements reduce recidivism and foster safe family environments. Impact: Over 74 mothers received court advocacy support resulting in increased successful case closures improved compliance with court requirements and ultimately family reunification.Expenses $6,000
- Breaking Barriers Educational and Career Support Program: Provide educational and career advancement opportunities for mothers involved in child welfare cases helping them improve economic stability and family well-being.Through the Breaking Barriers program Heart of Courage offered workshops resources and career guidance focused on job readiness and educational advancement. Clients received support with resume building job search strategies and access to vocational training opportunities to help break the cycle of poverty. This includes hosting a career conference open to all mothers including mothers not in our official programming. Impact: Over 100 mothers participated in Breaking Barriers achieving improved employment outcomes and educational milestones that supported family stability.Expenses $4,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3117972
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- October 22, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Dania Carter | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $80,599 | $69,075 | $13,866 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $119,605 | $117,263 | $2,342 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Dania Carter | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Dania Carter | 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 81-3117972).
Questions about HEART OF COURAGE
- What is the EIN of HEART OF COURAGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEART OF COURAGE is 81-3117972.
- Is HEART OF COURAGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
- Are donations to HEART OF COURAGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEART OF COURAGE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of HEART OF COURAGE 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 HEART OF COURAGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HEART OF COURAGE?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Dania Carter.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEART OF COURAGE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HEART OF COURAGE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $80,599, expenses of $69,075 and total assets of $13,866 at year end.
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