HERO KIDS FOUNDATION

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOHN RANIOWSKI

Phone

7575984453

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HERO KIDS FOUNDATION, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Health Care sector that reported $200K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

AT HERO KIDS FOUNDATION, OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND UPLIFT THE FAMILIES OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL THROUGH NATURE-BASED TEAM- BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO FOSTERING RESILIENCE, CAMARADERIE, AND WELL-BEING WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING UNIQUE, ENGAGING EXPERIENCES THAT STRENGTHEN BONDS AND INSPIRE A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, WE AIM TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT THAT EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND ENSURES LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $195,656

1.NATURE-BASED TEAM BUILDING: CONDUCTING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS THROUGH STRUCTURED TEAM-BUILDING EXERCISES. 2.NASA STEAM GLOBE...

1.NATURE-BASED TEAM BUILDING: CONDUCTING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE RESILIENCE, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS THROUGH STRUCTURED TEAM-BUILDING EXERCISES. 2.NASA STEAM GLOBE CAMP: OFFERING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) EDUCATION THROUGH NASA-SUPPORTED PROGRAMS, PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY. 3.TRAIL OF HEROES: MAINTAINING AND EXPANDING AN ACCESSIBLE NATURE TRAIL DESIGNED FOR MOBILITY-IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE USE OF ALL-TERRAIN WHEELCHAIRS FOR OUR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AS WELL AS OUR COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE, ENABLING THERAPEUTIC OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. 4.C.A.R.E. (COMMUNITY ARTS RESILIENCY ENGAGEMENT) CENTER: DELIVERING MULTIDISCIPLINARY THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THROUGH ARTS-BASED ACTIVITIES, FOSTERING EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. 5.HORTICULTURAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS: UTILIZING GARDENING AND POLLINATOR INITIATIVES AS THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH, AND FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. 6.ANIMAL-ASSISTED PROGRAMS: PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE WITH FARM ANIMALS FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND THERAPEUTIC BENEFIT, ENHANCING EMPATHY, RESPONSIBILITY, AND HUMANE EDUCATION. 7.COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT: HOSTING FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS THAT RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDS OF MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES. 8.VIRGINIA ELEMENTARY STEM LAB PARTNERSHIP: SERVING AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER WITH THE FIRST VIRGINIA ELEMENTARY STEM LAB AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SUFFOLK, SUPPORTING EARTH SCIENCES EDUCATION THROUGH INTEGRATED STEM ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULUM. COLLECTIVELY, THESE ACTIVITIES REFLECT HKF'S MISSION TO PROMOTE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING AMONG THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $199,804

Program Service Revenue $50

Investment Income $2

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $199,856

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $57,463

Fundraising Expenses $5,931

Program Expenses $195,656

Other Expenses $150,814

TOTAL EXPENSES $208,277

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$199,856	$139,645	+0.4%
Expenses	$208,277	$229,561	-0.1%
Net Income	$-8,421	$-89,916	-0.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1000

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOHN RANIOWSKI	FOUNDER & DI	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIOT CARLSON	EXEC DIRECTO	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN JANEY	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANE RODDY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GERARD NAPOLITANO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RIC SUTTON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$199,856	$208,277	$148,849	$-8,421
2023	$139,645	$229,561	$153,242	$-89,916
2022	$261,081	$226,394	$187,113	$34,687