Hero USA
Hero USA, Inc. is formed to provide access to sports training and educational resources for children facing social, physical and economic obstacles. The focus of the program is …
Hero USA Inc
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HERO USA exists to provide opportunities for youth to learn and experience various sporting activities.
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Mission
Hero USA, Inc. is formed to provide access to sports training and educational resources for children facing social, physical and economic obstacles. The focus of the program is on classes and one-on-one instruction designed to teach basic skills and safe practices for participating in various recreational activities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hero USA has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 78% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyHero USA is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Columbus, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264808134. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15K in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hero USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264808134. 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.
Hero USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Hero USA is located in Columbus, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 3051 Downhill Dr, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Hero USA has $15K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 84% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hero USA is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $15K in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hero USA. 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, Hero USA 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). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
HERO USA exists to provide opportunities for youth to learn and experience various sporting activities. Hero USA is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $15K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Hero USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hero USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264808134, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HERO USA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 28 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hero USA
- What is Hero USA?
- Hero USA is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbus, United States. HERO USA exists to provide opportunities for youth to learn and experience various sporting activities.
- When was Hero USA founded?
- Hero USA was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Hero USA?
- Lawrence Michael Bain III serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hero USA located?
- Headquartered in Columbus, OH, United States.
- What is Hero USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hero USA trustworthy?
- Hero USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong 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 Hero USA's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264808134.
- What is Hero USA's website?
- https://www.herousa.org