Hero Agriculture Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We use farming to help veterans find hope heal and build purposeful lives after military service. Our vision is every veteran living with purpose.
- Income
- $88,166
- Spending
- $35,935
- Reserves
- 92.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $14,250, farming mentor sep-dec
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $18,873 spent. Veteran Farming Program: We help veterans explore different types of farming to find a good fit develop farming knowledge and skills build their own network of farming resources launch and expand farming operations solve farming problems and do meaningful engaging therapeutic work. We engaged ~130 veterans in farming in 2025.
- $1,751 spent. Veteran Referral & Advocacy Program: We help veterans overcome barriers to building purposeful lives by connecting them to resources and advocating for them. This includes helping them advocate for VA benefits connect with medical providers and rehabilitation programs and solve a wide range of problems. We referred ~65 veterans to non-farming resources in 2025.
- $502 spent. Veteran community building: Host meals and other gatherings to help veterans connect with each other local first responders and other community members they may benefit from knowing. We engaged ~70 veterans in community building activities in 2025.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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