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The Littlest Heroes Inc

EIN 34-1902565 · Broadview Hts, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak43 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALING OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING A TOTAL SYSTEM OF SUPPORT THAT COMPLEMENTS TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE

Income
$366,728
Spending
$337,609
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

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. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $320,620 spent. TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL. SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL HEALING OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES BY DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING A TOTAL SYSTEM OF SUPPORT THAT COMPLEMENTS TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE. THE LITTLEST HEROES SERVES CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILITES IN NORTHEAST OHIO COMMUNITIES. SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. OUR OPERATIONAL SERVICES WILL UNITE WITH OVER 15 PLANNED SERVICES TO BRING FAMILIES OF A CHILD WITH CANCER AN UNPRECEDENTED, CONTINUAL LINE OF SUPPORT FROM THE MOMENT OF DIAGNOSIS THROUGHOUT FOLLOW UP. WE FOCUS ON ADDDRESSING THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF CANCER THROUGH EDUCATION AND SERVICES THAT WORK TO EMPOER CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS.
  2. THE ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM HELPS TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE MERRIER FOR FAMILIES OF THE LITTLEST HEROES. EACH YEAR, 60-70 FAMILIES RECEIVE HOLIDAY PRESENTS THAT INCLUDE GENERAL GIFTS, MEALS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS BASED OFF OF THE SUBMITTED WISH LIST OF THE LITTLEST HEROES FAMILY.

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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on August 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on August 15, 2023.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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