HEROES FOR CHILDREN

EIN: 830489882 501(c)(3)

PLANO, TX

Total Revenue
$1,670,399
Total Expenses
$1,297,779
Total Assets
$916,830
Net Assets
$913,629
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Principal Officer
JENNY LAWSON
Phone
2142565828
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HEROES FOR CHILDREN, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $373K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

HEROES FOR CHILDREN ADVOCATES FOR AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN (0-22 YEARS OF AGE) WHO ARE BATTLING CANCER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,146,934

HEROES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER TO HELP COVER EXPENSES SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, CAR PAYMENTS, AND FUNERAL EXPENSES. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL...

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HEROES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER TO HELP COVER EXPENSES SUCH AS RENT, UTILITIES, CAR PAYMENTS, AND FUNERAL EXPENSES. IN ADDITION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HEROES FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILD BATTLING CANCER AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY. SUCH ACTIVIES INCLUDE HOLIDAY ADOPTIONS, RECOGNIGION OF MILESTONES IN THE CHILD'S LIFE, FAMILY MOVIE DAY, DAY AT THE MUSEUM, AND OTHER FAMILY ACTIVITIES. HEROES FOR CHILDREN ALSO PROVIDES COMFORT AND CARE FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. DURING 2025, THEY PROVIDED 70 LAPTOPS, 290 BLANKETS, AND 540 KIT PACKS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,899,980
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $72,102
Other Revenue $-301,683
TOTAL REVENUE $1,670,399

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $545,122
Salaries & Benefits $476,385
Fundraising Expenses $83,144
Program Expenses $1,146,934
Other Expenses $276,272
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,297,779

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,670,399 $964,501 +0.7%
Expenses $1,297,779 $1,029,791 +0.3%
Net Income $372,620 $-65,290 -6.7%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$91,283
Total Directors
17
$97,783
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RANDAL LOCKE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE SCOTT VICE-CHAIRMA 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE DEWOLF TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY AMERMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY LAWSON FOUNDER/EXEC 40.00
Officer Director
$91,283 $0 $91,283
LARISSA LINTON CO-FOUNDER 5.00
Director
$6,500 $0 $6,500
STAN GOLDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA ECKERMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA EISENBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MORGAN HALLMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ROBBINS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIESL SCHUH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REX CATTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIKTOR SZUCS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS WOLFE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROY KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE YONISH 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
2025 $1,670,399 $1,297,779 $916,830 $372,620
2024 $964,501 $1,029,791 $543,781 $-65,290
2023 $1,148,019 $1,231,532 $582,854 $-83,513
2022 $885,255 $1,167,319 $637,662 $-282,064
2021 $1,312,926 $1,045,787 $945,395 $267,139
2020 $886,901 $967,727 $639,091 $-80,826
2019 $1,167,778 $1,122,206 $727,525 $45,572
2018 $1,117,343 $1,286,328 $636,822 $-168,985
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