HERO PUPS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAURA BARKER

Phone

6033977444

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HERO PUPS INC, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $656K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $348K, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

HERO PUPS PLACED 30 SUPPORT DOGS WITH VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, ADOPTED 70 SHELTER PETS TO VETERAN HOMES, AND OVERHAULED OUR QUARANTINE BUILDING. WE EXPANDED OUR ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY AND RECREATIONAL THERAPY OPTIONS AS WELL AS COMPLETED OUR OUTDOOR SPACE. ALL WHILE TRAINING THE DOGS IN OUR CARE FOR OUR HEROES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $203,619 Revenue: $656,457

PLACE PUPS WITH VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, CHRIS' HERO PETS FACILITING VETERANS ADOPTING COMPANION ANIMALS FROM LOCAL SHELTERS AND FIRST RESPONDER COMFORT DOG.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $583,463

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,397

Other Revenue $71,547

TOTAL REVENUE $656,407

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $203,619

Other Expenses $308,117

TOTAL EXPENSES $308,117

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$656,407	$422,047	+0.6%
Expenses	$308,117	$273,422	+0.1%
Net Income	$348,290	$148,625	+1.3%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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
LAURA BARKER	PRESIDENT	40.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN HORNSBY	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH NILES	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIP HENDRICK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG SULLIVAN	SECRETARY	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAYA JEAN-CHARLES	TREASURER	2.00	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
2025	$656,407	$308,117	$1,451,939	$348,290
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$457,734	$196,736	$952,506	$260,998
2022	$340,678	$129,987	$641,509	$210,691
2021	$367,923	$140,837	$430,818	$227,086
2020	$387,727	$299,327	$203,732	$88,400
2018	$92,700	$48,858	$91,732	$43,842