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Hire Heroes USA

Transforming Military Service into Civilian Success

four stars

91.16

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

Board Leadership
John Bardis
Chairman

CEO
Andrew Sandoe
Chief Executive Officer

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.16 four stars
  Financial 87.50 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2021 and includes data from FY2019, 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.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

87.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 03/01/2021 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 86.1%
  Administrative Expenses 8.0%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.06
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.29
  Program Expenses Growth 10.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 50.1%
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

Constituent Feedback

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Here's how this organization is listening and learning from the people they serve:
How is the organization collecting feedback?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc)
How is the organization using feedback?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board, Our funders
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Describe a recent change in your organization that resulted from feedback.
Hire Heroes USA was concerned about volume of communication with clients Through surveying, Hire Heroes USA was able to identify that clients were interested in receiving more messaging from the organization Hire Heroes USA now shares more information with clients regarding job and traning opportunities, along with events
This Constituent Feedback information is provided to us by Candid. At this time, Constituent Feedback information published on this organization's page has no effect on its star rating per our methodology.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hire Heroes USA (GA) 91.16 four stars
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (VA) 98.58 four stars
Warrior Canine Connection (MD) 97.87 four stars
Lone Survivor Foundation (TX) 90.38 four stars
Gary Sinise Foundation (CA) 98.23 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $7,392,757
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $577,544
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $7,970,301
   Program Service Revenue $341,875
Total Primary Revenue $8,312,176
   Other Revenue $-60,360
TOTAL REVENUE $8,251,816
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $9,418,661
   Administrative Expenses $820,564
   Fundraising Expenses $480,256
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $10,719,481
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-2,467,665
   
Net Assets $2,874,567

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.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Partnered Career Transition $839,648 8.9%
Employment Partnerships and Opportunities $803,142 8.5%
Serving Spouses Program $219,039 2.3%

Ratings History
Hire Heroes USA has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 03/01/2021 91.16 four stars
2018-12 09/01/2020 94.65 four stars
2018-12 11/01/2019 96.42 four stars
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, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$214,577 2.00% Christopher Plamp CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Hire Heroes USA (GA) 91.16 four stars
National Military Family Association (VA) 92.03 four stars
Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation (MO) 86.43 three stars
Wounded Warrior Project (FL) 86.49 three stars
Air Force Aid Society (VA) 92.76 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

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

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Board Leadership

John Bardis
Chairman

CEO

Andrew Sandoe
Chief Executive Officer

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