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House of Heroes Inc

EIN 58-2641724 · Columbus, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of House of Heroes, Inc. shall be to recognize and honor military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our nation faithfully and sacrificially. Through services to these veterans and spouses, House of Heroes volunteers attempt to convey our nations gratitude by honoring them and making minor repairs to their homes at no cost to the homeowner/veteran. Moreover, House of Heroes encourages community partnerships, leadership and service, team building and volunteerism.

Income
$102,741
Spending
$102,715
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
1,000

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 465% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

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

  • 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, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $13,464 spent. House of Heroes improves the living conditions of military and public safety veterans-and their spouses-who need assistance maintaining their homes. We recruit community volunteers to provide the labor and skilled support for each selected project day, while supplying the basic materials needed to complete the repairs. Each home is carefully assessed to identify the most urgent needs. We then raise the necessary funds to cover all project costs, train volunteers, and oversee the workday to ensure repairs are completed safely and effectively.
  2. $39,933 spent. House of Heroes recognizes and honors veterans who have served our country through a formal recognition program. During the reporting period, more than 50 veterans were honored in a special ceremony attended by over 200 volunteers and team captains. Each veteran was presented with a United States flag that had been flown over the U.S. Capitol in their honor, symbolizing appreciation on behalf of a grateful nation.
  3. $41,428 spent. House of Heroes, Inc. provides ongoing guidance and support to its affiliate chapters through training, technical assistance, and program oversight to help ensure they achieve their stated goals and objectives. The organization also assists affiliates with fundraising efforts to support and sustain their mission. Support also includes costs associated with meetings, training conferences, and travel necessary to effectively deliver these services.
  4. House of Heroes strengthened communities and expanded its impact by fostering team building through its volunteer service projects. Individuals, civic groups, corporate partners, and community organizations worked side by side to complete home repairs for veterans in a single day. These collaborative projects promoted leadership development, improved communication skills, and built lasting relationships among participants while uniting diverse groups around a shared mission of serving those who have served.

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

  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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2025.

    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 September 2009.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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