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Helicopters for Heroes

Our approach is about creating meaningful experiences that help veterans to connect, grow, and make lasting memories. We believe that by doing so we can make a positive …

Human Services Dallas, TX EIN: 821870919 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Helicopters for Heroes

Helicopters for Heroes is a human services organization based in DALLAS, United States. Annual revenue: $384K. EIN: 821870919.

Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
P12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Our approach is about creating meaningful experiences that help veterans to connect, grow, and make lasting memories. We believe that by doing so we can make a positive impact in the lives of those who have served our country.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Helicopters for Heroes has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar's profile for Helicopters for Heroes draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Helicopters for Heroes is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 821870919. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $367K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Helicopters for Heroes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821870919. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Helicopters for Heroes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Helicopters for Heroes is located in Dallas, TX, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Helicopters for Heroes has $367K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Helicopters for Heroes is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $367K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Helicopters for Heroes. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Helicopters for Heroes holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Helicopters for Heroes is a human services organization based in DALLAS, United States. Annual revenue: $384K. EIN: 821870919. Helicopters for Heroes is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $367K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Helicopters for Heroes are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Helicopters for Heroes is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821870919, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Phillip D B•••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Helicopters for Heroes

What is Helicopters for Heroes?
Helicopters for Heroes is a human services private non-operating foundation based in Dallas, United States. Helicopters for Heroes is a human services organization based in DALLAS, United States. Annual revenue: $384K. EIN: 821870919.
Who leads Helicopters for Heroes?
Phillip D Brooks serves as President.
Where is Helicopters for Heroes located?
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
What is Helicopters for Heroes's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Helicopters for Heroes trustworthy?
Helicopters for Heroes has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Helicopters for Heroes's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821870919.
What is Helicopters for Heroes's website?
http://www.helicoptersforheroes.com