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The Heroes Restored Foundation Inns

EIN 99-2452893 · Cornelius, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3)OF THE IRC.OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS OF INDIVIDUALS,FAMILIES,AND FIRST RESPONDERS DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE EVENTS OF 9-11-01

Income
$6,445
Spending
$4,970
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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

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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    36 of 36 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.

  • 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. THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND FIRST RESPONDERS DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, BY PROVIDING: EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS: ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR DEPENDENTS OF THOSE WHO DIED, WERE INJURED, OR BECAME CHRONICALLY ILL DUE TO THE ATTACKS, ENSURING FINANCIAL BARRIERS DO NOT HINDER THEIR EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: FINANCIAL GRANTS TO VICTIMS AND RESCUE WORKERS SUFFERING FROM 9/11-RELATED ILLNESSES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, RESPIRATORY ISSUES, CANCER, AND PTSD) TO HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES NOT FULLY COVERED BY OTHER PROGRAMS. ALL AID IS PROVIDED BASED ON AN OBJECTIVE, NON-DISCRIMINATORY REVIEW OF FINANCIAL NEED AND 9/11 INVOLVEMENT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CHARITABLE REQUIREMENTS

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 January 2025.

    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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