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House of Heroes

EIN 26-4137613 · Columbus, GA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the living conditions of military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses. To recognize and honor veterans and their spouses who have faithfully and sacrificially served their country. And to encourage leadership and service,team building and volunteerism.

Income
$305,205
Spending
$267,924
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
4
Volunteers
680
Highest pay
$55,652, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $223,689 spent. Improve the living conditions of military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who are in need of assistance in maintaining their homes. House of Heroes - Chattahoochee Valley Chapter dedicated staff members reviewed 54 new applications and conducted on-sight assessments of work needed for each home. Their small staff scheduled work teams, provided support services, basic supplies and monetary budgets to cover the cost of repairs and maintenance for 38 homes in 2024. Volunteer project leaders directed volunteer teams to provide the services needed.
  2. $4,254 spent. Encourage leadership and service, team building and volunteerism. House of Heroes-Chattahoochee Valley Chapter provides team building with the added reward of public service. We again invited former project leaders to an appreciation luncheon and opportunity to pick 2024 projects. Our executive director delivered 6 presentations to organizations and recorded 7 TV and radio spots to highlight our accomplishments and promote participation. Board officers also represented us in the community. During the 2024 year, 335 volunteers from 17 community businesses and organizations cleaned, painted, and repaired the homes of 38 military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses; 2 project leaders supervised the work of 24 teams. The Redeeming the Block focus has continued to stimulate greater community awareness and support. 345 additional volunteers worked in other 2024 fundraising and community activities which generated donations for our organization.
  3. $2,792 spent. Recognize and honor veterans and their spouses who have faithfully and sacrificially served their country. 18 homeowner veterans who received assistance were honored during 2024. Homeowners and volunteers gathered together at the end of the workday to celebrate with a flag ceremony. Two flags were presented; one flag to display outside the home and one flag, which has flown over the United States capitol building, is presented to the homeowner in a flag case with the inscription: On behalf of the United States Congress, this gift to you for your gift to us.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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