HERO TO A CHILD INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

HERO TO A CHILD INC

EIN 59-2961546 · Gift Distribution (P58)

What they do

Through Strong Collaborations With Community Partners and Dedicated Volunteers, We Strive to Make A Positive Impact On The Lives of The Children We Serve. Our Tailored Programs Are Designed to Cater to The Specific Needs of Each Child, Based On Their Current Life Circumstances. Our Aim is to Provide Them With The Stability and Care They Deserve, Ensuring That They Have The Opportunity to Grow and Thrive Despite The Hardships They Have Faced.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $86.20 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

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

86.51%of revenue went to mission work86.2% of expenses · Program services

1.54%of revenue went to fundraising1.5% of expenses

$100.34spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

12.29%of revenue went to management and office costs12.2% of expenses

$0.64in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

93.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $2,731 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $110,391 for ERIN AUTHIER (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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$809,820

Mission workProgram services$700,53886.51% of revenue86.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$99,52812.29% of revenue12.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$12,4851.54% of revenue1.5% of expenses

Total expenses$812,551100.34% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

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

2024CurrentExpense mix: 86.2% mission · 12.2% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.34% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 85.4% mission · 13.5% management · 1.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.86% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 85.7% mission · 14.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.97% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 86.3% mission · 12.8% management · 0.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.81% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 87.7% mission · 11.5% management · 0.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.36% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 90.3% mission · 9.2% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.84% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 91.0% mission · 8.7% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.82% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 91.1% mission · 8.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.33% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$809,820

Expenses$812,551

Annual shortfall $2,731 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$700,538 · 86.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$99,528 · 12.2% of expenses

Fundraising$12,485 · 1.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$809,820

Expenses$812,551

Assets$519,910

Income$839,804

Contributions$760,700

Mission work (program services)$700,538

Fundraising$12,485

Management and general$99,528

Executive compensation (total)$78,362

Investing fees$276

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ERIN AUTHIEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $110,391Base $104,312 · Other $6,079

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 (17)

ERIN AUTHIEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LAURIE MEGGESINSECRETARY

STARR BROOKINSVICE PRESIDENT

SHARON DUNAWAY-ALTBOARD MEMBER

ROGERICK GREENBOARD MEMBER

ROBIN DAVIDOVBOARD MEMBER

PAULETTE WHITEBOARD MEMBER

NICK FLORENTINOBOARD MEMBER

MARY JONESPRESIDENT

LUCAS MICHALSKITREASURER

LAURA HERICBOARD MEMBER

EMILY EVERSONBOARD MEMBER

DYLAN WAHLBOARD MEMBER

DANNA SPENCELEYBOARD MEMBER

BUTHAINA ABEDRABBUBOARD MEMBER

ANNA BRUMBAUGHBOARD MEMBER

ANDY ZOLPERBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1989
Location: 4500 140th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33762
County: Pinellas
In care of: Buthaina Abedrabbu
Primary officer: Buthaina Abedrabbu, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emaildirector@herotoachild.org Phone(727) 346-8641

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FONTANA CPAS
NTEE classification: Gift Distribution (P58)
IRS tax category: Gift Distribution