Nonprofit · EIN 83-0489882
HEROES FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · PLANO, TX 75024
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,670,399 | $1,297,779 | $372,620 | $916,830 | $3,201 | $913,629 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $964,501 | $1,029,791 | -$65,290 | $543,781 | $4,085 | $539,696 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,148,019 | $1,231,532 | -$83,513 | $582,854 | $0 | $582,854 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,899,980
- of which government grants
- $91,346
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $72,102
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $31,068
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$302,316
- Other revenue
- -$301,683
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $545,122
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,283
- Other salaries and wages
- $328,711
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $476,385
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $21,953
- Travel
- $18,266
- Program services (functional)
- $1,146,934
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,701
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,144
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $543,781
- Total assets, end of year
- $916,830
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,201
- Net assets, end of year
- $913,629
- Publicly traded securities
- $516,292
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $903,629
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $10,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,368,076
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 2004
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNY LAWSON | FOUNDER/EXEC Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $91,283 |
| LARISSA LINTON | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director | 5 | $6,500 |
| RANDAL LOCKE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | VICE-CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DEWOLF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY AMERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STAN GOLDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA ECKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANA EISENBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN HALLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN ROBBINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIESL SCHUH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REX CATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIKTOR SZUCS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS WOLFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE YONISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HANCOCK | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $139,738 |
| LARISSA LINTON | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director | 5 | $12,000 |
| MANDY LU RISTOW | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DEWOLF | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CRABB | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY LAWSON | FOUNDER/EXEC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STAN GOLDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN HALLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDALL WILKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PABLO FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REX CATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY ZOOG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARALYNN CROMEENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA ECKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDAL LOCKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HANCOCK | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $132,869 |
| MANDY LU RISTOW | VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIELLE DEWOLF | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY HENNESY | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARISSA LINTON | CO-FOUNDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STAN GOLDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE ECKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MANNY GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN HALLMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDALL WILKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PABLO FRANCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN CRABB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REX CATTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY ZOOG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARALYNN CROMEENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6010 W SPRING CREEK PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024-3569
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JENNY LAWSON, 6010 W SPRING CRK PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024
- Signed the 990
- JENNY LAWSON, FOUNDER/EXEC DIRECTR
- Phone
- (214) 256-5828
- Website
- WWW.HEROESFORCHILDREN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PSK LLP
Mission
HEROES FOR CHILDREN ADVOCATES FOR AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (0-22 YEARS OF AGE) WHO ARE BATTLING CANCER.
Program accomplishments
- HEROES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER TO HELP COVER EXPENSES SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, CAR PAYMENTS, AND FUNERAL EXPENSES. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEROES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILD BATTLING CANCER AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. SUCH ACTIVIES INCLUDE HOLIDAY ADOPTIONS, RECOGNIGION OF MILESTONES IN THE CHILD'S LIFE, FAMILY MOVIE DAY, DAY AT THE MUSEUM, AND OTHER FAMILY ACTIVITIES. HEROES FOR CHILDREN ALSO PROVIDES COMFORT AND CARE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. DURING 2025, THEY PROVIDED 70 LAPTOPS, 290 BLANKETS, AND 540 KIT PACKS.Expenses $1,146,934 · grants $545,122
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
- 83-0489882
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $916,830
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,368,076
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,670,399 | $1,297,779 | $916,830 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $964,501 | $1,029,791 | $543,781 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,148,019 | $1,231,532 | $582,854 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $885,255 | $1,167,319 | $637,662 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 83-0489882).
Questions about HEROES FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of HEROES FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEROES FOR CHILDREN is 83-0489882.
- Is HEROES FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to HEROES FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HEROES FOR CHILDREN 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 HEROES FOR CHILDREN 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 HEROES FOR CHILDREN 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 HEROES FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNY LAWSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEROES FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,283 (JENNY LAWSON, FOUNDER/EXEC).
- How much revenue does HEROES FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,670,399, expenses of $1,297,779 and total assets of $916,830 at year end.
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