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H H H Heroes Helping Heroes Inc

EIN 52-2251165 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE HANDS-ON SUCCESSFUL AFTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH THAT WILL IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, CHARACTER, AND THE FUTURE OF OUR YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$400,040
Spending
$263,482
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
36.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 43%
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.9 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 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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. $215,925 spent. AFTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPED FOR AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8-18 IN THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND AREA, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND MONITORING SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT. THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HAS THE FOLLOWING THREE COMPONENTS: 1. EDUCATION: THE EDUCATION COMPONENT INVOLVES ACADEMIC SUCCESS THAT IS ACADEMIC TUTORING AND KEEPING IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EACH STUDENT. PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE IS EMPHASIZED THROUGH ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING COLLEGE APPLICATION FORMS AND FINANCIAL AID FORMS (I.E. LOANS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS), RESEARCHING POTENTIAL COLLEGE CHOICES, PREPARING FOR THE SAT, AND ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS TO COLLEGES AND COLLEGE FAIRS. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM: INVOLVES YOUTH VOLUNTEERING TWO TIMES PER WEEK WITH PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WHOM HAVE VARIOUS DISABILITIES. THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY EMPHASIZES THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SETS THE CORNERSTONE OF EVERY PERSON'S FOUNDATION THAT COMPLETES THE PROGRAM. 3. ATHLETIC PROGRAM: THE ATHLETIC PORTION OF OUR PROGRAM EMPHASIZES DEVELOPING GOALS, TEAMWORK, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC THROUGH PARTICIPATION ON COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE TEAMS ARE INVOLVED IN ROUTINE PRACTICES, CLINICS, INDIVIDUAL GAMES, LEAGUES, AND TOURNAMENTS. OUR PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR WITH A SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. OUR BASE SITE OF OPERATIONS IS THE SALVATION ARMY MIDDLE RIVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND MIDDLE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE YOUTH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. AFTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPED FOR AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 8-18 IN THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND AREA, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, CHARACTER BUILDING, AND MONITORING SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT. THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM HAS THE FOLLOWING THREE COMPONENTS: 1. EDUCATION: THE EDUCATION COMPONENT INVOLVES ACADEMIC SUCCESS THAT IS ACADEMIC TUTORING AND KEEPING IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH INDIVIDUAL TEACHERS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EACH STUDENT. PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE IS EMPHASIZED THROUGH ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING COLLEGE APPLICATION FORMS AND FINANCIAL AID FORMS (I.E. LOANS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS), RESEARCHING POTENTIAL COLLEGE CHOICES, PREPARING FOR THE SAT, AND ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS TO COLLEGES AND COLLEGE FAIRS. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM: INVOLVES YOUTH VOLUNTEERING TWO TIMES PER WEEK WITH PEDIATRIC PATIENTS WHOM HAVE VARIOUS DISABILITIES. THE VALUE OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY EMPHASIZES THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION AND SETS THE CORNERSTONE OF EVERY PERSON'S FOUNDATION THAT COMPLETES THE PROGRAM. 3. ATHLETIC PROGRAM: THE ATHLETIC PORTION OF OUR PROGRAM EMPHASIZES DEVELOPING GOALS, TEAMWORK, AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC THROUGH PARTICIPATION ON COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE TEAMS ARE INVOLVED IN ROUTINE PRACTICES, CLINICS, INDIVIDUAL GAMES, LEAGUES, AND TOURNAMENTS. OUR PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR WITH A SUMMER PROGRAM OFFERED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. OUR BASE SITE OF OPERATIONS IS THE SALVATION ARMY MIDDLE RIVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND MIDDLE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL. WE PROVIDE YOUTH TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
  2. $29,113 spent. AFTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH INVOLVING EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, BASKETBALL, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.
  3. AFTER SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK YOUTH INVOLVING EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, BASKETBALL, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.

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 August 2000.

    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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