Helicopters for Heroes
Helicopters for Heroes is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $542K in total assets. In 2024, it made $117K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $72K.
Helicopters for Heroes at a glance
- Total assets
- $542,151
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $366,960
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $117,090
- -71.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $240,336
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Helicopters for Heroes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 18 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Helicopters for Heroes gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 628% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $134K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Defense Foundation Solana Beach, CA | Strives to create personal relationships with veterans to ensure they know they will always be cared for and remembered. Additionally to help retired special forces operators return to civilian life and connect with the community around them. | $55,000 |
| Rescue 22 Foundation Michleton, NJ | To offer veterans the extra care and support they need, ultimately working towards enhancing the quality of life within our own community. What sets us apart is our commitment to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, giving them a new purpose and a chance to make a profound impact on a veteran's life. | $55,000 |
| The Purple Heart Project McKenna, WA | To introduce physically and mentally combat wounded veterans still suffering from the negative effects of comabt to the peace and joy that can be found through the therapy of traditional hand tool woodworking. | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $542,151 | $366,960 | $240,336 | — | — | $117,090 | $71,592 | $18,638 |
| 2023 | $411,854 | $583,734 | $641,272 | $134,000 | 3 | $415,216 | $3,026 | $21,959 |
| 2022 | $434,444 | $572,189 | $492,807 | $130,172 | 7 | $355,876 | $1,180 | $24,768 |
| 2021 | $347,570 | $549,521 | $424,948 | $108,250 | 5 | $296,107 | $11,947 | $14,468 |
| 2020 | $212,882 | $453,911 | $404,683 | $105,000 | 3 | — | $2,405 | $9,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helicopters for Heroes reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helicopters for Heroes is led by Phillip D. Brooks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phillip D. Brooks
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Boushie
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Crownover
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Helicopters for Heroes
How large is Helicopters for Heroes?
Helicopters for Heroes reported $542K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Helicopters for Heroes?
Helicopters for Heroes is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $542K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Helicopters for Heroes operate?
Helicopters for Heroes has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What is Helicopters for Heroes's EIN?
Helicopters for Heroes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1870919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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