Wny Heroes Inc

Organization Overview

Wny Heroes Inc is located in Williamsville, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wny Heroes Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wny Heroes Inc 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, Wny Heroes Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $964.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.8% 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

THE MISSION OF WNY HEROES IS TO PROVIDE VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES, AND THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED VETERANS WITH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THEIR LIVES AND SUSTAIN THEIR DIGNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HEROES' BRIDGE - WNY HEROES PROVIDED GRANTS TO COMBAT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR UP TO 3 MONTHS RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, FOOD, AND HOLIDAY MEALS.


PAWSITIVE FOR HEROES - WNY HEROES PROVIDED COMBAT VETERANS WITH A SERVICE DOG & TRAINING TO BENEFIT FROM MEDICAL ISSUES, INCLUDING PTSD.


OPERATION B.O.O.T.S. - BROUGHT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TOGETHER IN A CASUAL, NON-CLINICAL, NON-THREATENING SETTING IN SAFE, FUN ENVIRONMENTS THAT FOSTER TEAMWORK, NETWORKING, AND FRIENDSHIP.


OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES - ADOPT-A-HERO'S FAMILY: TO DONATE ITEMS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT ARE IN NEED. WNY HEROES ALSO PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN OF VETERANS. OPERATION AUTOMOTIVE: ASSISTED VETERANS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO WERE NOT ABLE TO AFFORD THE INITAL COSTS OF A VEHICLE, OR THE COSTS OF REPAIRING A VEHICLE THEY ALREADY OWNED. OPERATION BUBBA: OFFSETED THE BURDEN OF HEALTH CARE EXPENSES FOR SERVICES DOGS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Kreiger
President /
$53,057
Seth Calleri
Secretary
$0
Andrew Demmin
Treasurer
$0
Barbara Oliver
Vice Chair
$0
Angelo Vecchio
Chairman
$0
Patrick Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$73,172
Related organizations$0
Government grants $100,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$986,474
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $117,645
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,159,646
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $308
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $132,089
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,294,442

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Wny Heroes Inc has recieved totaling $1,146,390.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Feedmore Western New York Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: PROGRAM EXPENSES

$965,536
Moore For Kids

Lockport, NY

PURPOSE: HOMELESS VETERANS

$50,000
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE

$21,500
New York State Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: INCREASING VETERANS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS

$20,000
New York State Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAM

$16,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$13,464
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