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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2712269

HERO 101 FUND

Tax-exempt · WATERLOO, IL 62298

Financials

$19K$16K2023$19K$8K2024$11K$23K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HERO 101 FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$10,601$22,597-$11,996$108,982–$108,982
December 31, 2024990-EZ$18,799$8,493$10,306$120,978–$120,978
December 31, 2023990-EZ$19,058$16,099$2,959$110,672–$110,672
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$150
Investment income
$421
Net income from fundraising events
$10,030

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$22,597
Program services (functional)
$21,822

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$120,978
Total assets, end of year
$108,982
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$108,982
Cash, savings and investments
$108,982
Gross receipts
$28,288

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EARL CHAMBERS JRSECRETARY/TR0$0
DIANE CHAMBERSTRUSTEE0$0
GARY BREWERPRESIDENT0$0
RANDY BROWNTRUSTEE0$0
RENEE SHERMANTRUSTEE0$0
R DAMON PIPKENSVICE PRESIDE0$0
PATRICK HULSEYTRUSTEE0$0
KEVIN SCHRECKENBERGTRUSTEE0$0
STEPHANIE CHAMBERSTRUSTEE0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICK CARRIERTRUSTEE0$0
EARL CHAMBERS JRSECRETARY/TR0$0
DIANE CHAMBERSTRUSTEE0$0
GARY BREWERPRESIDENT0$0
TONY FLINNTRUSTEE0$0
RANDY BROWNTRUSTEE0$0
MARK SZYMANSKITRUSTEE0$0
RENEE SHERMANTRUSTEE0$0
R DAMON PIPKENSVICE PRESIDE0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICK CARRIERTRUSTEE0$0
EARL CHAMBERS JRSECRETARY/TR0$0
DIANE CHAMBERSTRUSTEE0$0
GARY BREWERPRESIDENT0$0
TONY FLINNTRUSTEE0$0
RANDY BROWNTRUSTEE0$0
MARK SZYMANSKITRUSTEE0$0
RENEE SHERMANTRUSTEE0$0
R DAMON PIPKENSVICE PRESIDE0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 226, WATERLOO, IL 62298-0226
In care of
% ERIC C STACY SR
Signed the 990-EZ
EARL CHAMBERS JR, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(636) 279-0094
Return prepared by
CEC FINANCIAL GROUP

Mission

ASSIST FAMILIES OF FALLEN & SEVERELY INJURED POLICE OFFICERS & FIREFIGHTERS, MEMORIAL DONATIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, MAINTAIN PUBLIC MEMORIAL IN THE CITY OF CAHOKIA, PROVIDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND ASSISTANCE WITH WASHINGTON DC TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VARIOUS CHARITABLE DONATIONS, SCHOLARSHIP & FAMILY ASSISTANCE AND HOSTING ANNUAL MEMORIAL DINNER.
    Expenses $21,822

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for HERO 101 FUND

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-2712269
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$108,982
Income (IRS master file)
$28,288

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$10,601$22,597$108,982XML
990-EZDecember 2024$18,799$8,493$120,978XML
990-EZDecember 2023$19,058$16,099$110,672XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2712269).

Questions about HERO 101 FUND

What is the EIN of HERO 101 FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HERO 101 FUND is 26-2712269.
Is HERO 101 FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to HERO 101 FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HERO 101 FUND file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HERO 101 FUND due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HERO 101 FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HERO 101 FUND?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HERO 101 FUND have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,601, expenses of $22,597 and total assets of $108,982 at year end.

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