Heroes in Waiting Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO EQUIP ALL YOUTH WITH ANTI-BULLYING AND PEACE-BUILDING RESOURCES AND EMPOWER THEM WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO INFLUENCE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEMSELVES, THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND.
- Income
- $179,970
- Spending
- $109,568
- Reserves
- 20.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 92%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- $102,314 spent. THE ACCOMPLISHMETNS OF HEROES IN WAITING IS MORE THAN AN ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM. WE ARE A MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO THE MENTAL WELLNESS OF CHILDREN EVERYWHERE, AND TO CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEM TO LEARN AND GROW. WE UNSUBSCRIBE TO THE LABELS OF "BULLY- AND "VICTIM." WE UNDERSTAND THAT KIDS WHO ENGAGE IN BULLYING BEHAVIOR MANY TIMES ARE ACTING OUT OF THEIR OWN TRAUMA AND FEAR, AND THAT BOTH THEY AND KIDS WHO ARE HARASSED NEED THE LOVING SUPPORT OF PEERS AND GROWNUPS. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED FREE DOWNLOADABLE 12-LESSON ANTI-BULLYING AND PEACE-BUILDING CURRICULUM TO 179 EDUCATORS, REPRESENTING 135 SCHOOLS AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, 35 PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, AND 9 YOUTH. WE PRESENTED 23 ASSEMBLIES, REACHING 8233 STUDENTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS, YOUTH PROGRAMS AND FAMILIES WHICH INCLUDE VIDEOS, ARTICLES, AN ANTI-BULLING CONTRACT, AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY ALL TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MENTAL WELLNESS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 December 2022.
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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