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Xceptional Heroes

EIN 87-3448617 · Grand Blanc, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

XCEPTIONAL HEROES (XH) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION NESTLED IN FLINT, MICHIGAN, DEDICATED TO UPLIFTING INDIVIDUALS AGED 16 AND OLDER WHO NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF COGNITIVE DISABILITIES, INCLUDING AUTISM AND ASPERGERS SYNDROME. AT THE HEART OF OUR MISSION LIES THE COMMITMENT TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THE UNIQUE STRENGTHS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ENGAGEMENT, ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR THE WELL-BEING OF ALL OUR MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY YOUNG ADULTS SEEKING TO CARVE OUT THEIR PATHS IN LIFE. OUR VISION EXTENDS BEYOND MERE SUPPORT; WE AIM TO EMPOWER THESE HEROES TO EMBRACE THEIR AUTHENTICITY, FOSTERING A FUTURE FILLED WITH HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF ACCEPTANCE AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE. BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING THAT IS BOTH INCLUSIVE AND DISABILITY-AFFIRMING, WE FOCUS ON PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, WELLNESS, DIGNITY, AND MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WIT

Income
$100,830
Spending
$75,507
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $66,004 spent. XCEPTIONAL HEROES PROVIDES SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INDEPENDENCE, AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OFTEN DECLINE AFTER GRADUATING FROM SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS INCLUDING FITNESS EVENTS, RECREATIONAL GAMES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, COOKING LESSONS, AND GROUP OUTINGS TO COMMUNITY VENUES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TIME MANAGEMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS AND CONFIDENCE IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 150200 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. XCEPTIONAL HEROES PROVIDES SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INDEPENDENCE, AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHOSE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES OFTEN DECLINE AFTER GRADUATING FROM SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A VARIETY OF STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS INCLUDING FITNESS EVENTS, RECREATIONAL GAMES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, COOKING LESSONS, AND GROUP OUTINGS TO COMMUNITY VENUES. THESE ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TIME MANAGEMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS AND CONFIDENCE IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 150200 INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INTERACTION, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION.

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 November 6, 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 February 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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