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Supporting Heros Inc

EIN 34-2013970 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES WHO GIVE THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY - BY CARING FOR THE LOVED ONES THEY LEAVE BEHIND.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
8
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$104,028, executive di

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (5)
  1. $570,469 spent. LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH RESPONSE - WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. OUR SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO AGENCIES IN SERVING THE FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN AND SUPPORTING AGENCY PERSONNEL AFFECTED BY THE LOSS. DURING THE YEAR, 184 SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS RECEIVED SOME FORM OF ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT ("GRANTS") TO 47 INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES = 473,651 GRANTS = 96,818
  2. $112,087 spent. NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE SUPPORT - WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE WHEN THEIR LOVED ONE IS HONORED. SERVICES INCLUDE DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TRAVEL COORDINATION, AND ON- SITE SUPPORT. WE ALSO PROVIDE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO AGENCIES AND CO- WORKERS. WE ASSISTED 226 SURVIVORS AND CO-WORKERS IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES AND PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 106 IMMEDIATE SURVIVORS. EXPENSES = 47,845 GRANTS = 64,242
  3. $77,298 spent. LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH EDUCATION - WE PRESENT CLASSES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES TO PREPARE FIRST RESPONDER LEADERS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO RESPOND TO LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM ALSO RAISES AWARENESS AMONG FIRST RESPONDERS REGARDING FEDERAL LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH BENEFITS AND RELATED TOPICS. DURING THE YEAR, 572 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED. EXPENSES = 77,298
  4. $94,203 spent. REMEMBRANCE - PROVIDES GIFTS AND OTHER FORMS OF RECOGNITION TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR LOVED ONES ARE REMEMBERED AND HONORED. SUPPORT INCLUDES SENDING CHECKS WITH PERSONALIZED LETTERS AND CARDS TO CHILDREN ON BIRTHDAYS AND AT CHRISTMAS, AND DELIVERING WREATHS TO FAMILIES IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF LOSS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. DURING THE YEAR, 305 RECIPIENTS WERE SERVED. EXPENSES = 5,654 GRANTS = 22,900 HEROES TRIBUTE GALA WEEKEND - WE HOST A WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES FOR SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS OF FALLEN HEROES TO PROMOTE HEALING AND THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEERS. THE MAIN EVENT INCLUDES A POWERFUL RENDERING OF HONOR FOR THE FALLEN AND AFFIRMS THAT THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. 224 SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED WITH A TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF 552. EXPENSES = 87,918 GRANTS = 800
  5. REMEMBRANCE - PROVIDES GIFTS AND OTHER FORMS OF RECOGNITION TO SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR LOVED ONES ARE REMEMBERED AND HONORED. SUPPORT INCLUDES SENDING CHECKS WITH PERSONALIZED LETTERS AND CARDS TO CHILDREN ON BIRTHDAYS AND AT CHRISTMAS, AND DELIVERING WREATHS TO FAMILIES IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF LOSS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. DURING THE YEAR, 305 RECIPIENTS WERE SERVED. EXPENSES = 5,654 GRANTS = 22,900 HEROES TRIBUTE GALA WEEKEND - WE HOST A WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES FOR SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS AND CO-WORKERS OF FALLEN HEROES TO PROMOTE HEALING AND THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEERS. THE MAIN EVENT INCLUDES A POWERFUL RENDERING OF HONOR FOR THE FALLEN AND AFFIRMS THAT THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. 224 SURVIVORS PARTICIPATED WITH A TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF 552. EXPENSES = 87,918 GRANTS = 800

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? 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 September 10, 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 March 2005.

    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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