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A commitment to our roots inc.

A commitment to our roots inc.

Lake Balboa, CA 90064
Tax ID31-1742604

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About this organization

Revenue

$377,798

Expenses

$372,663

Mission

The hero initiative is the 1st ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safey net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid.

About

Hero is dedicated to helping comic book creators in need. Hero has helped nearly 100+ creators since inception in 2000. Hero raises funds by selling artwork & comic books at comic book conventions throughout the country.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The hero initiative is the 1st ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. hero creates a financial safey net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The hero initiative is the 1st ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. hero creates a financial safey net for yesterday's creators who may need emergency medical aid.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 11301 OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90064.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 2 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $5,135.
  • The compensation of the CEO of the organization is not based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2000.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $164,880 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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