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Hire Heroes USA

Transforming Military Service into Civilian Success

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four stars

98.23

1360 Union Hill Road Building 2, Suite A
Alpharetta, GA 30004
tel: (844) 634-1520   Web Site
EIN: 43-1562688

Board Leadership
Marshall Lauck
Chairman

CEO
Christopher Plamp
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 98.23 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Our team of former military and business professionals effectively trains veterans in the skills of self-marketing, then supports their career search until they find good jobs with great companies. The hallmark of our program is a personal approach where each veteran receives dedicated assistance from a highly-trained staff member in order to help the veteran overcome barriers to employment. Signature services also include group workshops and connecting the job seeker with veteran-friendly companies and employment opportunities through the Hire Heroes USA Job Board.

Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Our team of former military and business professionals effectively trains veterans in the skills of self-marketing, then supports their career search until they find good jobs with great companies. The hallmark of our program is a personal approach where each veteran receives dedicated assistance from a highly-trained staff member in order to help the veteran overcome barriers to employment. Signature services also include group workshops and connecting the job seeker with veteran-friendly companies and employment opportunities through the Hire Heroes USA Job Board.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2017
Number of clients served
13,218
Number of participants who gain employment
8,061
Number of participants who would recommend program to others
91
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This impact information is current as of November 2018, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. Impact information published on this organization's rating page has no effect on its rating at this time.

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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.5%
  Administrative Expenses 10.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.77
  Program Expenses Growth 38.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Hire Heroes USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Hire Heroes USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hire Heroes USA (GA) 98.23 four stars
Coast Guard Foundation (CT) 87.42 three stars
Operation Second Chance (MD) 91.85 four stars
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (IL) 88.97 three stars
Army Emergency Relief (VA) 93.98 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $8,181,103
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $445,803
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $8,626,906
   Program Service Revenue $11,500
Total Primary Revenue $8,638,406
   Other Revenue $264,080
TOTAL REVENUE $8,902,486
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $7,278,511
   Administrative Expenses $890,652
   Fundraising Expenses $368,504
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,537,667
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $364,819
   
Net Assets $5,467,537

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
Hire Heroes USA has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-12 11/01/2018 98.23 four stars
2016-12 09/01/2017 98.23 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 98.23 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-06 02/01/2016 97.44 four stars
2014-06 11/01/2015 93.59 four stars
2014-06 10/01/2015 88.97 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 43-1562688
Name in IRS Master File HIRE HEROES USA
NTEE Code B82
NTEE Classification Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards
NTEE Type Educational Institutions and Related Activities
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (41) Student loans
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1992
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$144,729 1.69% Christopher Plamp COO and Interim CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$153,639 1.79% Brian Stann Former CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hire Heroes USA (GA) 98.23 four stars
EOD Warrior Foundation (FL) 90.22 four stars
Operation First Response (VA) 90.75 four stars
Wounded Warrior Project (FL) 86.02 three stars
Give an Hour (MD) 92.24 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Hire Heroes USA
1360 Union Hill Road
Building 2, Suite A
Alpharetta, GA 30004
tel: (844) 634-1520
EIN: 43-1562688

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Board Leadership

Marshall Lauck
Chairman

CEO

Christopher Plamp
Chief Executive Officer

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