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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3006565

FALLEN BLUE HEROES

Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89503

Financials

$75K$9482023$766K$21K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FALLEN BLUE HEROES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$765,602$20,591$745,011$4,366,803$16,138$4,350,665
December 31, 2023990$75,209$948$74,261$3,621,792$16,138$3,605,654
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$17,805
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$747,797
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$20,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$20,000
Management and general (functional)
$591

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,621,792
Total assets, end of year
$4,366,803
Total liabilities, end of year
$16,138
Net assets, end of year
$4,350,665
Publicly traded securities
$1,866,986
Gross receipts
$765,602
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES FORDYCEDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
NATHAN HORVATHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK ONEILDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HANK CRUMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES FORDYCEDIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
NATHAN HORVATHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK ONEILDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HANK CRUMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10580 N MCCARRAN BLVD 115-539, RENO, NV 89503-1896
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
10580 N Mccarran Blvd Suite 115-539, Reno NV 89503
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES FORDYCE, 10580 N MCCARRAN BLVD 115-539, RENO, NV 89503
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Christine Jha, 110 Woodland Ave Suite 1, Reno NV 89523
Signed the 990
JAMES FORDYCE, DIRECTOR
Phone
(775) 832-5527
Return prepared by
ANDERSEN TAX LLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THE FALLEN OFFICER'S FAMILY IN THE EVENT OF A LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH. FALLEN BLUE HEROES ("FALLEN BLUE OR ORGANIZATION") AIMS TO PROVIDE DIRECT RELIEF TO DISTRESSED FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF FINANCIAL GRANTS TO FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS' FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT GEOGRAPHICALLY BASED AND WILL PROVIDE GRANTS ON A NATIONWIDE BASIS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING. THESE GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE PURPOSES OF HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL OR EDUCATIONAL COSTS AND OTHER SIMILAR NECESSITIES. GRANT BENEFICIARIES MUST BE IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF A FALLEN OFFICER (DEFINED AS A PARENT, SPOUSE, DOMESTIC PARTNER OR CHILD). GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FALLEN BLUE'S MISSION IS TO EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF THE FALLEN OFFICERS FAMILIES IN THE EVENT OF LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS. ONE WAY THAT FALLEN BLUE ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION IS THROUGH MAKING GRANTS TO FAMILIES OF OFFICERS WHO ARE KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THESE GRANTS COVER NECESSITIES SUCH AS HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE LIKE. THE GRANTS ALLOW FAMILIES TO CONTINUE FOCUSING ON THEIR HEALING WITHOUT THE ADDED STRESS OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS THAT OFTEN ACCOMPANY A FAMILY MEMBER'S DEATH. IN 2024, ONE GRANT WAS GIVE TO ONE FAMILY.
    Expenses $20,000 · grants $20,000

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3006565
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,366,803
Income (IRS master file)
$765,602

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$765,602$20,591$4,366,803XML
990December 2023$75,209$948$3,621,792XML
990December 2022$3,998,052$154,738$3,823,313IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Christine Jha
December 31, 2021≤ $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 86-3006565).

Questions about FALLEN BLUE HEROES

What is the EIN of FALLEN BLUE HEROES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FALLEN BLUE HEROES is 86-3006565.
Is FALLEN BLUE HEROES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to FALLEN BLUE HEROES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FALLEN BLUE HEROES 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 FALLEN BLUE HEROES 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 FALLEN BLUE HEROES 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 FALLEN BLUE HEROES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES FORDYCE.
Who are the officers and directors of FALLEN BLUE HEROES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FALLEN BLUE HEROES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $765,602, expenses of $20,591 and total assets of $4,366,803 at year end.

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