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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$542K
+31.6% YoY
Revenue
$367K
-37.1% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$117K
-71.8% YoY
Expenses
$240K
-62.5% YoY
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.
About Helicopters for Heroes
Based on IRS filings
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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $542,151 | $411,854 | $434,444 |
| Revenue | $366,960 | $583,734 | $572,189 |
| Expenses | $240,336 | $641,272 | $492,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $117,090 | $415,216 | $355,876 |
| Net Investment Income | $71,592 | $3,026 | $1,180 |
| Distributable Amount | $18,638 | $21,959 | $24,768 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP D BROOKS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAKE CROWNOVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIAN BOUSHIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Helicopters for Heroes?
As of 2024, Helicopters for Heroes holds $542K in total assets with $367K in annual revenue.
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.
How much is Helicopters for Heroes required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helicopters for Heroes reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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