HIRE HEROES USA INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HIRE HEROES USA INC

EIN 43-1562688 · Education (B82Z)

What they do

HIRE HEROES USA EMPOWERS U.S. MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS and MILITARY SPOUSES to SUCCEED IN THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE. AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, HIRE HEROES USAS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST to THE CLIENT.

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Of every $100 spent, about $77.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders18 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

45.57%of revenue went to mission work77.7% of expenses · Program services

5.75%of revenue went to fundraising9.8% of expenses

$58.67spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

7.35%of revenue went to management and office costs12.5% of expenses

$1.47in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $338,442 for ROSS DICKMAN (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$31,652,713

Mission workProgram services$14,423,43045.57% of revenue77.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,327,2307.35% of revenue12.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$1,818,5035.75% of revenue9.8% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$13,083,55041.33% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$18,569,16358.67% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 77.7% mission · 12.5% management · 9.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 58.67% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 78.0% mission · 12.0% management · 10.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 118.19% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 76.7% mission · 11.9% management · 11.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.15% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 86.1% mission · 8.1% management · 5.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 57.60% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 87.2% mission · 7.9% management · 4.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.41% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 86.6% mission · 9.0% management · 4.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 110.70% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 87.9% mission · 7.7% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 129.90% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$31,652,713

Expenses$18,569,163

Annual surplus $13,083,550 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$14,423,430 · 77.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,327,230 · 12.5% of expenses

Fundraising$1,818,503 · 9.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$31,652,713

Expenses$18,569,163

Assets$27,272,999

Income$14,921,875

Contributions$30,874,140

Mission work (program services)$14,423,430

Fundraising$1,818,503

Grants given$457,072

Average grant$457,072

Management and general$2,327,230

Executive compensation (total)$353,046

Stocks and bonds$7,413,232

Accounting fees$59,673

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ROSS DICKMANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $338,442Base $296,287 · Other $42,155

JAMES GILLENCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $227,605Base $195,990 · Other $31,615

CHARLOTTE CREECHCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $213,992Base $177,334 · Other $36,658

CHERYL EWELLCHIEF OF STAFF · 40 hrs/week $194,628Base $145,235 · Other $49,393

ALLISON HERBSTSENIOR DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPS · 40 hrs/week $194,265Base $149,074 · Other $45,191

JOHNATHAN SEVERSDIRECTOR, CLIENT PROGRAMS · 40 hrs/week $159,159Base $116,577 · Other $42,582

MICHELE WIESNERDIRECTOR, CAPACITY BUILDING · 40 hrs/week $149,944Base $119,207 · Other $30,737

ELIZABETH REYESDIRECTOR, EMPLOYER PARTNERHIPS · 40 hrs/week $131,380Base $114,941 · Other $16,439

SARAH RAGONEDIRECTOR, CORPORATE PSHIPS · 40 hrs/week $127,037Base $101,588 · Other $25,449

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (18)

ROSS DICKMANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JAMES GILLENCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

CHARLOTTE CREECHCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

CHERYL EWELLCHIEF OF STAFF

ALLISON HERBSTSENIOR DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPS

JOHNATHAN SEVERSDIRECTOR, CLIENT PROGRAMS

MICHELE WIESNERDIRECTOR, CAPACITY BUILDING

ELIZABETH REYESDIRECTOR, EMPLOYER PARTNERHIPS

SARAH RAGONEDIRECTOR, CORPORATE PSHIPS

JOHN BARDISCHAIRMAN

SHANE SMITHBOARD MEMBER

SALLY ROBERTSBOARD MEMBER

RAND BALLARDCO-VICE CHAIRMAN

JOSHUA WEINTRAUBBOARD MEMBER

JEFF GOLDSTERNBOARD MEMBER

CHUCK MAGILLBOARD MEMBER

CARL MEYERBOARD MEMBER

BRIAN STANNCO-VICE CHAIRMAN

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1992
Location: 13010 MORRIS ROAD STE 175, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
County: Fulton
In care of: ROSS DICKMAN
Primary officer: ROSS DICKMAN, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(844) 634-1520

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC
NTEE classification: Education (B82Z)
IRS tax category: Civic and Social Organizations
Grant-giving organization: Yes