Hire Heroes USA
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HIRE HEROES USA EMPOWERS U.S. MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES TO SUCCEED IN THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, HIRE HEROES USA'S SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE CLIENT.
- Income
- $31.7 million
- Spending
- $18.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 182
- Volunteers
- 1,299
- Highest pay
- $338,442, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 10% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 41% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 115% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Reports results. Its tax return states measurable results. These are its own figures and nobody has checked them.
Results it reports
- Provided initial assessments and career counseling to 19,797 clients.Work delivered
- Created or revised 20,253 resumes.Work delivered
- Confirmed 13,116 clients hired.Change achieved
- The volunteer program completed 5,952 requests for volunteer support.Work delivered
- 1,785 alumni received 3,256 services after securing initial employment.Work delivered
- The federal sector program provided comprehensive services to 3,170 job seekers.Work delivered
- Hosted 9 virtual workshops reaching 666 clients.Work delivered
- 901 clients secured federal employment.Change achieved
- Produced 59 virtual events reaching 3,036 participants.Work delivered
- 23,000 military service digital credentials were issued.Work delivered
- The job board published over 461,164 new jobs.Work delivered
- Supported 1,155 military spouses through coaching, mentoring, referrals, and training.Work delivered
Read from the return by an AI model and shown only where the wording was found in the return. These are the charity's own figures.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $12.8 million spent. PARTNERED CAREER TRANSITION (PACT): PACT IS OUR HALLMARK PROGRAM WHERE CLIENTS ARE PAIRED WITH TRANSITION SPECIALISTS TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL RESUMES AND LEARN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES. CLIENTS WHO REGISTER FOR OUR PACT PROGRAM ARE INDIVIDUALLY-PARTNERED WITH A TRANSITION SPECIALIST ON OUR TEAM WHO HELPS THEM UNDERSTAND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AND COMMUNICATE THEIR VALUE TO EMPLOYERS. FROM RESUME WRITING, COVER LETTERS, NETWORKING TO INTERVIEWING, OUR TRANSITION SPECIALISTS STICK WITH CLIENTS UNTIL THEY NO LONGER NEED OUR SERVICES. - PROVIDED INITIAL ASSESSMENTS AND CAREER COUNSELING TO 19,797 CLIENTS - CREATED/REVISED 20,253 RESUMES - CONFIRMED 13,116 CLIENTS HIRED VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: The Volunteer Program's mission is to successfully integrate the time and talent of external stakeholders into Hire Heroes USA programs and services, thereby advancing and enhancing the organization's mission. Most volunteers contribute by participating in one-on-one mentoring sessions with a military veteran or spouse to practice a job search skill, like interviewing or salary negotiation, or to help the job-seeker better understand a specific industry, role, or organization. These one-time discussions are high-impact and allow the job-seeker to get their questions answered in a safe, supportive environment. In 2025, there were 1,299 unique volunteers who served 7,321 hours on behalf of Hire Heroes USA. The program completed 5,952 requests for volunteer support with approximately 98.4% of those were connections for mentorship or other direct career support between volunteers and veterans and spouses. The program also engaged volunteers in new support for the organization through the launch of a Volunteer Advisory Committee, a team of experienced volunteers who can provide insight on the volunteer experience while also remaining open for additional ways to support the organization. ALUMNI PROGRAM: The Alumni Program's mission is to continue empowering clients through career development and professional growth. The program offers regular communications, events, and activities focused on general career growth, developing skills, and finding the right organization and role for long-term success. Military veterans and spouses who have participated in Hire Heroes programs are eligible to continue receiving services at any time. The Alumni Program helps maintain this support, while also strengthening connections and engagement with our Alumni population. Our Alumni are important ambassadors of our mission and services. In 2025, there were 12,670 Alumni added to the Alumni Program for a year-end total of 63,159. Of that population, 1,785 Alumni received 3,256 services after securing their initial employment. Key services to Alumni included 228 Career Evaluations, 14 Alumni Teach events, and 62 mentor/mentee pairs matched as part of the Battle Buddies mentoring program. Alumni engagement also continued with an emphasis on volunteering with the organization via mentoring or serving on the Alumni Advisory Team. FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM: THE FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS CLIENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT. OFFERING SERVICES ALONGSIDE THE TRANSITION SPECIALIST, THE FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL RESUME REVIEWS, FEEDBACK, AND SUPPORT TO CLIENTS NAVIGATING THE FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON VIRTUAL WEBINARS AND ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO CLARIFY FEDERAL HIRING PRACTICES AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE JOB SEEKERS' FEDERAL HIRING GOALS. IN 2025, HIRE HEROES USA'S FEDERAL SECTOR PROGRAM PROVIDED COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO 3,170 JOB SEEKERS, SUPPORTING THEIR PURSUIT OF FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM HOSTED 9 VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS, REACHING 666 CLIENTS, DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX FEDERAL HIRING PROCESS. WORKSHOP TOPICS COVERED A RANGE OF ESSENTIAL AREAS, INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTION TO FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR FEDERAL JOB SEARCH, DEVELOPING A FEDERAL-STYLE RESUME, COMMON HIRING MYTHS AND TIPS, INSIGHTS FROM A FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT PANEL, AND AN OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL HIRING PROCESSES. THESE SESSIONS, ALONG WITH SUPPLEMENTAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES, WERE REGULARLY UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO REFLECT CHANGES IN FEDERAL HIRING POLICIES AND PROCESSES, ENSURING CLIENTS RECEIVED TIMELY, ACCURATE INFORMATION. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS, 901 CLIENTS SECURED FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT IN CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS TO HIGH-VALUE, SUSTAINABLE CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE. CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAM (FORMERLY VIRTUAL PROGRAMS): THE HIRE HEROES USA CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAM DELIVERS LIVE AND ON-DEMAND WEB-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A JOB SEEKER AND THEIR ASSIGNED TRANSITION SPECIALIST. THE OFFERINGS ARE AIMED AT ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB SEEKERS TO NETWORK WITH EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN HIRING THEM. IN 2025, HIRE HEROES USA'S CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAM PRODUCED, MANAGED, AND SUPPORTED 59 VIRTUAL EVENTS (14 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP, 22 WEBINARS, AND 23 SMALL GROUP NETWORKING SESSIONS) REACHING 3,036 PARTICIPANTS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, CLIENT LEARNING PROGRAMS MANAGED A ROBUST LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HOUSING 11 SELF-PACED COURSES, 67 INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS, 96 RESOURCE GUIDES, AND 77 WEBINAR RECORDINGS TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH NAVIGATING THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS ON THEIR PATH TO ATTAINING GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT WITH OVER 15,400 VIEWS. NEW THIS YEAR, 23,000 MILITARY SERVICE DIGITAL CREDENTIALS WERE ISSUED. REFERRAL & TRAINING PARTNERS PROGRAM: The Referral & Training Partners Program's mission is to enhance the client experience through relationships with external organizations that have training opportunities or additional resources for clients. Many job-seekers encounter barriers to career success and need to be connected to providers that can address these barriers. Most
- $1.1 million spent. Corporate Partnerships: THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING AND STEWARDING MEANINGFUL PHILANTHROPIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HIRE HEROES USA. THIS WORK FOCUSES ON ALIGNING CORPORATE SOCIAL IMPACT GOALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE CAREER OUTCOMES FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES, WHILE ALSO AMPLIFYING A COMPANY'S COMMITMENT TO THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC INVESTMENTS, PARTNERS ENGAGE WITH OUR MISSION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIPS, CAUSE MARKETING INITIATIVES, EMPLOYEE GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS THAT MOBILIZE BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. THESE COLLABORATIONS ALLOW COMPANIES TO MAKE A TANGIBLE AND LASTING IMPACT WHILE SUPPORTING THE VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES WE SERVE. PROSPECTIVE PARTNERS WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF ALIGNMENT AND DESIGN IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. ONCE A PARTNERSHIP IS ESTABLISHED, DEDICATED CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGERS STEWARD THE RELATIONSHIP, ENSURING PARTNERS ARE MEANINGFULLY ENGAGED AND THAT THEIR SUPPORT CONTINUES TO DRIVE MEASURABLE IMPACT FOR OUR CLIENTS AND MISSION. IN 2025, THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT HELPED ADVANCE THE MISSION OF HIRE HEROES USA BY GENERATING $4,046,825 IN PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT THROUGH CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS-REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 100% GROWTH OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIS MILESTONE REFLECTS THE TEAM'S COMMITMENT TO BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMPANIES THAT ALIGN THEIR SOCIAL IMPACT GOALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES AS THEY TRANSITION INTO MEANINGFUL CIVILIAN CAREERS. Employer Partnerships: THE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT CONNECTS VETERAN AND MILITARY SPOUSE JOBSEEKERS WITH MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY ENGAGING EMPLOYERS COMMITTED TO HIRING FROM THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. THE PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT TEAM BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH EMPLOYERS BY UNDERSTANDING THEIR HIRING OBJECTIVES AND PROVIDING TAILORED SOLUTIONS FROM OUR EXISTING SERVICE OFFERINGS TO HELP EMPLOYERS MEET THEIR TALENT ACQUISITION GOALS. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVICE OFFERINGS, EMPLOYERS GAIN ACCESS TO QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SUPPORTED BY HIRE HEROES USA'S CLIENT SERVICES TEAM, WHILE JOBSEEKERS BENEFIT FROM INCREASED VISIBILITY TO EMPLOYERS ACTIVELY SEEKING MILITARY TALENT. THE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT THROUGH JOB POSTINGS, VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHTS, EMPLOYER TRAINING, AND ADVISORY ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS EMPLOYERS STRENGTHEN THEIR VETERAN HIRING STRATEGIES. IN 2025, EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS GENERATED MORE THAN $475K IN REVENUE, REPRESENTING A 17% INCREASE COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR. Employer Success: EMPLOYER SUCCESS OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF EMPLOYER PARTNER CONTRACTUAL RECRUITING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING THE JOB BOARD, EMPLOYER TRAINING, TARGETED EMAIL CAMPAIGNS, VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, AND EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHTS. IN ADDITION, THE TEAM SUPPORTS THE EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT BY MANAGING PARTNER OBLIGATIONS, PREPARING ANNUAL REPORTS, AND GATHERING DATA TO INFORM PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2025, OUR JOB BOARD SUPPORTED THE PUBLICATION OF OVER 461,164 NEW JOBS, ATTRACTED 5,162 NEW JOB SEEKER PROFILES, AND ADDED 311 NEW EMPLOYER ACCOUNTS. OUR VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS DREW AN AVERAGE OF 1,295 JOB SEEKER REGISTRANTS PER EVENT, WITH A STRONG ATTENDANCE RATE OF 61%, EXCEEDING THE INDUSTRY STANDARD OF 51%. ADDITIONALLY, OUR CANDIDATE QUALITY RATING REACHED 80%, SURPASSING RADANCY'S BENCHMARK OF 70%.
- $475,973 spent. SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM: SERVING SPOUSES IS HIRE HEROES USA'S CAREER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TAILORED PERSONALIZED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CAREER SERVICES TO IDENTIFY AND SERVICE SOLUTIONS DEVELOPED TO OVERCOME THE UNIQUE EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS ENCOUNTERED AS A MILITARY SPOUSE. EACH SPOUSE CLIENT IS PAIRED WITH A TRANSITION SPECIALIST WHO GUIDES THEM THROUGH THEIR JOB SEARCH FROM START TO FINISH, STAYING IN TOUCH ALONG THE WAY TO COACH, LISTEN AND ENCOURAGE. EACH SERVING SPOUSES TRANSITION SPECIALIST IS A MILITARY SPOUSE AND THEY UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES MILITARY SPOUSES FACE WHILE SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT. SINCE THE INCEPTION OF THE PROGRAM, MORE THAN 7,000 MILITARY SPOUSES HAVE FOUND JOBS UTILIZING THE RESOURCES THE PROGRAM OFFERS. THE SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM SERVES ALL MILITARY SPOUSES INCLUDING ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSES, RESERVE SPOUSES, GOLD STAR SPOUSES, AND THOSE SPOUSES WHOSE PARTNER HAVE RETIRED OR SEPARATED FROM THE MILITARY. IN 2025, HIRE HEROES USA'S SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ADVANCING MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 1,155 MILITARY SPOUSES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, MENTORING, REFERRALS, AND TARGETED TRAINING RESOURCES-CONNECTING PARTICIPANTS TO MEANINGFUL CAREER PATHWAYS AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THESE EFFORTS RESULTED IN THE CONFIRMATION OF 774 HIRES, WITH PARTICIPATING MILITARY SPOUSES SECURING ROLES AT AN AVERAGE STARTING SALARY OF $57,791. BEYOND DIRECT CLIENT SUPPORT, THE SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAM STRENGTHENED ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BY PROCESSING 607 SERVICE REQUESTS ACROSS ALL CLIENT TYPES AND DELIVERING A TOTAL OF 6,417 SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT REMAINED A CORNERSTONE OF THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS. THE TEAM HOSTED NINE VIRTUAL EVENTS, INCLUDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED WEBINARS, REACHING 581 UNIQUE ATTENDEES. OF THESE, 181 PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN SPECIALIZED SERVING SPOUSES PROGRAMMING, AND 387 MILITARY SPOUSES ATTENDED SPOUSE-SPECIFIC BUILDING CAREER CONNECTIONS EVENTS. ONGOING PEER SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT WERE FURTHER AMPLIFIED THROUGH THE PROGRAM'S FACEBOOK COMMUNITY, WHICH SURPASSED 4,000 MEMBERS IN 2025, REINFORCING A STRONG, CONNECTED NETWORK OF MILITARY SPOUSES NATIONWIDE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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