Heroes On The Water

Organization Overview

Heroes On The Water is located in Allen, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Heroes On The Water employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heroes On The Water is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Heroes On The Water generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $883.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

HEROES ON THE WATER PROVIDES WELLNESS AND COMMUNITY TO VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH NO-EXPENSE KAYAK FISHING EXPERIENCES. WE HAVE TWO PROGRAMS - VOLUNTEER AND THERAPEUTIC - THAT ARE PROVEN TO DECREASE ANXIETY AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS: IN 2021, OUR VOLUNTEER LED CHAPTERS LED MULTIPLE KAYAK FISHING EVENTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, WE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED OUR NEWEST PROGRAM - THERAPEUTIC CHAPTERS - BRINGING A TOTAL OF 6 THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS INTO OUR MIX. THE VOLUNTEER-LED CHAPTERS ARE RUN BY VOLUNTEERS WHO COMMIT SELFLESSLY TO ENSURING REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE THERAPEUTIC CHAPTERS ARE OVERSEEN BY A CONTRACTOR WHO WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE RECREATIONAL THERAPIST AT THE VA OR SOLDIER RECOVERY UNIT TO PROVIDE WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY EVENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPANTS IN RECOVERY. FAMILY MEMBERS: WE ARE STILL ONE OF THE FEW ORGANIZATIONS THAT INCLUDES FAMILY MEMBERS IN OUR EVENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. THESE FAMILY MEMBERS ARE AN ITEGRAL TO THE HEALING OF OUR VETERANS AND FIRST REPONDERS, WHILE ALSO ENJOYING THE HEALING ASPECTS THEMSELVES. WE BELIEVE IN SERVING THE ENTIRE UNIT, TO ENSURE A HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Amber Helms
Executive Di
$79,000
Greg Endo
Treasurer
$0
Bryon Harris
Secretary
$0
Linda Minghella
Chairman
$0
Chris Hampton
Vice Chairma
$0
Laura Lindsey
Acting Exec
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,422,548
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$495,008
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,323
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,917,556
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $140
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,570
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$21,932
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,901,734

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Heroes On The Water has recieved totaling $43,626.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Communities Foundation Of Texas

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.

$24,218
M & M Whitmire Family Foundation

Granite Bay, CA

PURPOSE: THE ORGANIZATION CREATES ALTERNATIVE THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS TO SERVE VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL, FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

$10,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,702
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,524
Shell Oil Company Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: MEF

$900
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$230
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