EIN 59-2961546

Hero To A Child

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Hero To A Child advocates for and supports children, young adults, and families impacted by abuse and neglect in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Guardian ad Litem volunteers are appointed by the court to be the voice of the child both in and out of court, ensuring their needs are met by the system. With 787 volunteers advocating for over 2,466 children in our community this year, children with advocates are more likely to find a safe, permanent home; succeed in school; and receive necessary care.
Also known as...
Guardian Ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay
Total revenues
$699,697
2022
Total expenses
$685,494
2022
Total assets
$561,257
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at Hero To A Child

At Hero To A Child, we firmly believe that every child deserves a chance at a better future. We believe that meeting their basic and medical needs are essential, along with providing access to educational aids that can help them academically and enabling them to participate in age-appropriate activities. We recognize the importance of offering them necessary mental health services, as well as preparing them for a successful transition beyond foster care. In 2022 we fulfilled 4,062 needs requests for 1,586 unduplicated children in the Pinellas and Pasco counties child welfare system. Through our individualized Children's Needs Program, 661 children received educational support services including tutoring, laptops/tablets, and school supplies; 1,042 children were stabilized in crisis situations by having their basic and emergency needs met; 1,582 children received gifts to celebrate milestones like holidays, birthdays, and special achievements; and 296 children were able to participate in extracurricular activities like dance, art, or soccer.

Who funds Hero To A Child

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vinik Family FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
Arians Family Foundation$30,000
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$20,855
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Hero To A Child

NameTitleCompensation
Erin AuthierExecutive Director$91,746
Mariela OllsenCircuit Director
Amy FosterPast Executive Director$650
Lucas MichalskiTreasurer$0
Starr BrookinsVice President / Board Member$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Hero To A Child

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$699,493
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$742
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-729
Net income from fundraising events$191
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$699,697

Form 990s for Hero To A Child

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-07-27990View PDF
2020-122021-10-11990View PDF
2019-122020-12-11990View PDF
2018-122020-06-26990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Arians Family Foundation
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $24,609 from Mightycause Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
14250 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
Metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
County
Pinellas County, FL
Website URL
herotoachild.org/ 
Phone
(727) 464-6528
IRS details
EIN
59-2961546
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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