2024-08-22T12:54:04-07:00 2023-12-31 593635567 Fontana CPAS 13007 W Linebaugh Ave Tampa FL 33626 990 2023-01-01 592961546 Hero To A Child Inc HERO 7274646528 PO Box 17209 Clearwater FL 33762 Lucas Michalski Treasurer 7274646528 2024-08-16 true true Eric Fontana P01867525 7277999533 2024-08-16 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X X Lucas Michalski PO Box 17209 Clearwater FL 33762 764119 false X www.herotoachild.org X 1989 FL We advocate for and support children, young adults, and families impacted by abuse and neglect in Pinellas and Pasco Counties by collaborating with community partners and the Hero To A Child staff and volunteers who support the children we serve. 17 17 4 273 0 0 699493 707362 0 13 1217 191 31046 699697 739625 377643 404264 0 253466 294132 0 9486 54385 114189 685494 812585 14203 -72960 561257 484411 16955 9851 544302 474560 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. false false 693622 404264 0 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 2023 we fulfilled 4,003 needs requests for 1,454 unduplicated children in the Pinellas and Pasco counties child welfare system. Through our individualized Childrens Needs Program, 464 children received educational support services including tutoring, laptops/tablets, and school supplies; 530 children were stabilized in crisis situations by having their basic and emergency needs met; 1,300 children received gifts to celebrate milestones like holidays, birthdays, and special achievements; and 224 children were able to participate in extracurricular activities like dance, art, or soccer. 693622 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 9 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 17 17 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X Lucas Michalski 7274646528 PO Box 17209 Clearwater FL 33762 Mary Jones President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Starr Brookins Vice President 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Laurie Meggesin Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lucas Michalski Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Anna Brumbaugh Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Randi Callahan Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Sharon Dunaway-Alt Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Nicole Figel Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Leigh Harting Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Ava Lawrence Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Sonja Brookins Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Andy Zolper Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Emily Everson Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Nick Florentino Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Laura Heric Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Daniel Strauss Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Paulette White Board Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Erin Authier Executive Director 40.00 X 90300 0 4687 90300 0 4687 0 false false false 0 62493 21400 623469 265074 707362 867 0 867 350 350 350 0 0 350 53361 62493 24494 28867 0 28867 Credit card rewards 900099 2179 0 0 2179 2179 739625 0 0 32263 404264 404264 90300 72240 18060 0 163746 130997 32749 0 21866 17493 4373 0 18220 14576 3644 0 15918 0 15918 0 3826 0 3826 0 2612 2330 0 282 2947 0 2947 0 4310 0 4310 0 2640 0 2640 0 27450 27450 0 0 4328 0 4328 0 Merchant Fees 3537 0 0 3537 Volunteer Expenses 1669 1669 0 0 Staff Development 791 0 791 0 Taxes & Licenses 6899 6435 464 0 37262 16168 15427 5667 812585 693622 109477 9486 289311 427468 263062 31819 15000 4864 6477 642 642 0 0 4020 3647 561257 484411 11955 9851 5000 16955 9851 X 313725 201331 230577 273229 544302 474560 561257 484411 X -72960 3219 -1 X false false false X 0 735826 503104 601990 699493 707362 3247775 0 0 735826 503104 601990 699493 707362 3247775 0 3247775 4288 2692 1550 742 867 10139 0 2179 2179 3260093 0.99620 0.99650 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous Income 2023: 2179. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 642 642 0 0 Brunch 108950 62493 46457 12219 1150 4683 5000 977 Third Party Event & Conference 6904 6904 465 115854 62493 53361 12219 1150 4683 5000 1442 24494 28867 true Normalcy & Educational Needs 688 32737 26927 FMV Educational needs and normalcy expenses Emergency & Medical 606 15606 56729 FMV Emergency and medical Holiday & Birthday Gifts 1300 0 272265 FMV Holiday and birthday gifts Pt I Line 2 Payment is rendered directly to service provider at time of service and never provided to the applicant. Invoices and receipts are required for every expenditure. Gift cards provided for holiday gifts are the only variance to this policy. Volunteers sign an affidavit of receipt for holiday gift cards and provide case information on the family recipient to ensure gift cards are provided only for authentic clients. We have documented procedures and policies and have full internal controls and distribution of duties to provide for controls. Monthly, an external bookkeeper enters information into QuickBooks and reviews receipts and backup documents. The Treasurer then samples all backup and requests monthly after the external bookkeeper completes her role. Financial reports are then reviewed by both the Finance Committee and the Executive Committee on a monthly basis. The Board of Directors reviews all financial reports at each meeting and has an opportunity to ask the Treasurer and Executive Director questions about any trends or variances. X Basic Need Items 0 3900 FMV X Holiday/Birthday Gifts 0 261174 FMV false false false Pt VI, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 is provided to all board members for review and approval prior to filing the tax return with the IRS. The 990 is reviewed and recommended by the Finance Committee to the full Board for review and approval. Upon approval of the board, the return is submitted to the IRS. Pt VI, Line 19 Documents are available for inspection upon request. Pt VI, Line 12c Policy is distributed at new board member orientation and discussed. Additionally, it is brought up at board meetings twice a year and asked for new signatures. Pt VI, Line 15a Nonprofits of similar organizational budget size were surveyed to determine salary ranges. An annual nonprofit compensation report was also consulted for industry trends and market rates. Pt VI, Line 15b Nonprofits of similar organizational budget size were surveyed to determine salary ranges. An annual nonprofit compensation report was also consulted for industry trends and market rates. Pt VI, Line 2 Starr Brookins and Sonja Brookins are related. Pt XI Rounding