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Xceptional Heroes

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Grand Blanc, MI501(c)(3)Human ServicesEIN 87-3448617

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Xceptional Heroes (xh) is a community-based nonprofit organization nestled in flint, michigan, dedicated to uplifting individuals aged 16 and older who navigate the challenges of cognitive disabilities, including autism and aspergers syndrome. At the heart of our mission lies the commitment to create a supportive environment that nurtures the unique strengths of each individual. We strive to foster a sense of belonging and engagement, essential elements for the well-being of all our members, particularly young adults seeking to carve out their paths in life. Our vision extends beyond mere support; we aim to empower these Heroes to embrace their authenticity, fostering a future filled with hope and opportunity. We believe in the power of acceptance and active participation, creating an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. By providing programming that is both inclusive and disability-affirming, we focus on promoting independence, wellness, dignity, and meaningful connections wit

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
87¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Run by 15 volunteers.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX · People: Part I, lines 5–6

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FY2025 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Spent on programs
87%
of spending
Looks good: 87% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Cash reserves
12 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 12.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
4
named funders · $19K
Looks good: 4 funders name it on their filings; 3 or more.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$40K
35% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 35% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
6
of 6 voting members
Looks good: 6 of 6 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$101K
Spent
$76K
To programs
87%
Net assets
$75K

From the FY2025 Form 990 · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Feb 2022.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

87 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 87% · $66K Management & general 12% · $9K Fundraising 1% · $500

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

6 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
Kathleen Gannon
Member at La
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Carol Garrison
Member at La
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Sara Naddeo
Member at La
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Teresa White
Vice Pres./T
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Supports adults with cognitive disabilities, fostering belonging and empowering them to embrace their strengths.

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1 program · $66K · in their own filed words · FY2025
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Xceptional heroes provides social, recreational, and life-skills programming for young adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization offers inclusive activities designed to promote community engagement, independence, and peer relationships for individuals whose social opportunities often decline after…

$66Kprogram expense

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2023
Community Foundation of Greater FlintFY2023$15K
Serra Family FoundationFY2023$2K
The Williamson Foundation INCFY2023$2K
Amazonsmile FoundationFY2023$81
Total grants receivedfrom 4 funders$19K
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By the numbers

The FY2025 990, line by line.

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1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$101K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$98K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$3K
Money outPt IX
$76K
Ln 25
Programscol B$66K
Managementcol C$9K
Fundraisingcol D$500
Owns and owesPt X
$75K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$75K
Total assetsLn 16$115K
LiabilitiesLn 26$40K
PeoplePt VI, VII
6
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a6
IndependentVI 1b6
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$98K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$3K
Total revenueLn 12$101K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
CashLn 1$75K
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$75K
Other assetsLn 15$40K
Total assetsLn 16$115K
LiabilitiesLn 26$40K
Net assetsLn 32$75K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
VolunteersI 615
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aNo
Whistleblower policyVI 13No
Records policyVI 14No
3Year over year
Balance sheet, start vs end of yearPt X · col A, B
LineStart FY25End FY25
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$50K$75K
Total assetsLn 16$50K$115K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0$40K
Net assetsLn 32$50K$75K
4Every line
Statement of functional expensesPt IX · every line
LineTotalProgramsManagementFundraising
Grants to domestic organizationsLn 1$4K$4K
Accounting feesLn 11c$935$935
Other fees for servicesLn 11g$14K$6K$7K$500
Advertising and promotionLn 12$5K$5K
Office expensesLn 13$845$845
Information technologyLn 14$980$980
OccupancyLn 16$3K$3K
InsuranceLn 23$2K$2K
Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24$33K$33K
All other expensesLn 24e$13K$12K$1K
Total functional expensesLn 25$76K$66K$9K$500

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 Latest Viewing $101K$76K$25K$75K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs I · Grants R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons A · Public support F · Foreign M · Noncash
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Part VIII · Statement of revenue $100,830 across 4 lines filed
VIII-1f All other contributions, gifts and grants$97,704
VIII-1h Total contributions, gifts and grants$97,704
VIII-2a-f Program service revenue, itemized rows (sum of 2a–2f as filed)Related to mission $3,126$3,126
VIII-12 Total revenueRelated to mission $3,126$100,830
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $75,507 across 10 lines filed
IX-1 Grants to domestic organizationsPrograms $3,810$3,810
IX-11c Accounting feesPrograms $935$935
IX-11g Other fees for servicesPrograms $6,217 · Management $6,900 · Fundraising $500$13,617
IX-12 Advertising and promotionPrograms $5,356$5,356
IX-13 Office expensesPrograms $845$845
IX-14 Information technologyManagement $980$980
IX-16 OccupancyPrograms $2,600$2,600
IX-23 InsurancePrograms $1,721$1,721
IX-24 Other expenses (24a–d)Programs $32,815$32,815
IX-24e All other expensesPrograms $11,705 · Management $1,123$12,828
IX-25 Total functional expensesPrograms $66,004 · Management $9,003 · Fundraising $500$75,507
Part X · Balance sheet $115,218 assets, 8 lines filed
X-1 Cash, non-interest-bearingStart of year $49,859$75,382
X-15 Other assets$39,836
X-16 Total assetsStart of year $49,859$115,218
X-25 Other liabilities$40,036
X-26 Total liabilitiesStart of year $0$40,036
X-27 Net assets without donor restrictionsStart of year $49,859$75,182
X-32 Total net assets or fund balancesStart of year $49,859$75,182
X-33 Total liabilities and net assetsStart of year $49,859$115,218
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $75,182 net assets at year end
XI-1 Total revenue$100,830
XI-2 Total expenses$75,507
XI-3 Revenue less expenses$25,323
XI-4 Net assets at start of year$49,859
XI-10 Net assets at end of year$75,182

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2025 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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