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HELPING HANDS FOR FREEDOM

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 263084550 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · helpinghandsforfreedom.org
revenue
$224K
expenses
$327K
net assets
$-51K
employees
1
volunteers
14
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

HELPING HANDS FOR FREEDOM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING MILITARY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING INJURY, LOSS AND DEPLOYMENT. HELPING HANDS FOR FREEDOM AIMS TO IMPROVE CHILDREN'S LIVES THROUGH COMPASSION, HONOR,MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

profile · synthesized from sources

Helping Hands for Freedom supports military, veteran, and Gold Star families facing injury, loss, and deployment. The organization provides emergency financial assistance for critical life needs like housing and utilities, and offers life enrichment experiences for children and families. They primarily serve families with at least one child under 18 in the home.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Life Enrichment Experiences
Offers family events such as attendance at sporting events, entertainment venues, zoo experiences, and picnics. These events aim to provide a venue for families to meet others with similar experiences and develop emotional support systems.
Life Needs Program
Provides emergency financial assistance for military, veteran, wounded veteran, and Gold Star families with children under 18. Assistance covers lease, mortgage, insurance, car payments, and utility bills, paid directly to creditors. Does not cover groceries, vehicle repairs, credit card debt, or personal loans.
Route for the Brave
A 3,091-mile walk across America's U.S. 40 to raise funds for Gold Star and military families.
Warrior Spotlights
Features stories of veterans and military personnel, including recipients of the Wounded Warrior of the Year award, highlighting their bravery and service.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Commemorative Journey Events 5 activities
    • Fundraising Walk "Route for the Brave"
      Organizes and executes "Route for the Brave," a 3,091-mile walk across America's U.S. 40, to raise funds for Gold Star and military families.
    • Route for the Brave Awareness and Fundraising Initiative
      Conducted "Route for the Brave," a 3,091-mile walk across America on U.S. Route 40 in 2016, to raise funds and awareness for Gold Star and military families, including in-person engagement with families such as the meeting with Sgt. 1st Class Forrest “Frosty” Robertson’s family in Kansas.
    • Route for the Brave Cross-Country Awareness and Fundraising Initiative
      Organized and executed "Route for the Brave," a 3,091-mile walk across U.S. Route 40 in 2016, to raise funds and awareness for Gold Star and military families, including engagement with families of service members such as Sgt. 1st Class Forrest “Frosty” Robertson.
    • Route for the Brave Cross-Country Awareness and Fundraising Initiative
      Organized "Route for the Brave," a 3,091-mile walk across U.S. Route 40 in 2016, to raise funds and awareness for Gold Star and military families, including in-person meetings with families such as that of Sgt. 1st Class Forrest “Frosty” Robertson.
    • Route for the Brave Cross-Country Awareness and Fundraising Initiative
      Organized and executed "Route for the Brave," a 3,091-mile walk across U.S. Route 40 in April 2016, to raise funds and awareness for Gold Star and military families, including engagement with families of service members such as Sgt. 1st Class Forrest “Frosty” Robertson.
  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 4 activities
    • Wounded Warrior Recognition Awards
      Honors wounded service members annually through the Wounded Warrior of the Year award, recognized at the Heroes Gala, with past recipients including US Marine Corporal Matthew Bowman (2016) and Army Staff Sgt. Chris Bain (2015).
    • Wounded Warrior Recognition Awards
      Recognizes wounded service members through annual awards, including the Wounded Warrior of the Year honor awarded to Army Staff Sgt. Chris Bain in 2015 and US Marine Corporal Matthew Bowman in 2016.
    • Wounded Warrior of the Year Award
      Recognizes and honors wounded veterans annually through the Wounded Warrior of the Year award, including recipients such as Army Staff Sgt. Chris Bain (2015) and US Marine Corporal Matthew Bowman (2016).
    • Wounded Warrior of the Year Award
      Recognizes wounded service members annually through the Wounded Warrior of the Year award, honoring individuals such as Army Staff Sgt. Chris Bain (2015) and US Marine Corporal Matthew Bowman (2016) at public events like the Heroes Gala.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Emergency Financial Assistance for Military and Veteran Families
      Provides emergency financial assistance to Active Military, Veterans, Wounded Veterans, and Gold Star families facing financial hardship due to job loss, medical emergencies, or casualties, with direct payments to creditors for rent/mortgage, utilities, car payments, insurance, and medical expenses. Assistance is limited to once per year per service member or spouse.
    • Emergency Financial Assistance for Military and Veteran Families
      Provides emergency financial assistance to Active Military, Veterans, Wounded Veterans, and Gold Star families for rent/mortgage, utilities, car payments, insurance, and medical emergencies, with direct payments made to creditors; assistance is limited to once per year per service member or spouse.
    • Emergency Financial Assistance for Military and Veteran Families
      Provides emergency financial assistance to Active Military, Veterans, Wounded Veterans, and Gold Star families for essential expenses including rent/mortgage, utilities, car payments, insurance, and medical emergencies, with direct payments made to creditors. Assistance is limited to once per year per service member or spouse.
    • Emergency Financial Assistance for Military and Veteran Families
      Provides emergency financial assistance to military, veteran, and Gold Star families experiencing financial hardship, covering expenses such as mortgage/rent, utilities, car payments, and medical emergencies. Assistance is limited to once per year per service member or spouse.
    • Emergency Financial Assistance for Military and Veteran Families
      Provides emergency financial assistance to Active Military, Veterans, Wounded Veterans, and Gold Star families facing financial hardship due to job loss, medical emergencies, or casualties, with direct payments made to creditors for rent/mortgage, utilities, car payments, insurance, and medical expenses. Assistance is limited to once per year per service member or spouse.
    • Life Enrichment Events for Military and Veteran Families
      Organizes and provides life enrichment experiences and family events, including sporting events, entertainment venues, zoo visits, picnics, and lunches for Gold Star spouses and mothers, for military, veteran, and Gold Star families.
    • Life Enrichment and Family Events
      Organizes life enrichment experiences and family events for military, veteran, and Gold Star families, including attendance at sporting events, entertainment venues, zoos, amusement parks, wildlife parks, picnics, and special lunches for Gold Star spouses and mothers.
    • Life Enrichment and Family Events
      Organizes life enrichment experiences and family events for military, veteran, and Gold Star families, including attendance at sporting events, amusement parks, zoos, wildlife parks, and picnics, as well as special lunches for Gold Star spouses and mothers.
    • Life Enrichment and Family Events
      Organizes life enrichment experiences and family events for military, veteran, and Gold Star families, including attendance at sports events, amusement parks, zoos, wildlife parks, picnics, and special lunches for Gold Star spouses and mothers.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$224K
Contributions & grants$62K28%
Program service revenue$153K69%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$327K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$71K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$87K
Cash$87K
Investments$0
Liabilities$138K
Net assets$-51K
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ERIC SNELZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $63K
board members · 3
  • HUGO SALAZAR — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES BAKER — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK SHANNON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 49

who they work with

  • ADP Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • AMVets Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • AT&T Vets Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • AZ Deptartment of Veterans Services Government — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Alliance Bank of Arizona Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Arizona Broadway Theatre Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Arizona Cardinals Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Arizona Coyotes Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Arizona LEOS Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • BHHS Legacy Foundation Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • CPI Pets Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • CW7 Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Cincinnati Reds Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Dizpot Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • EC70 Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Emerald Dispensary Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Evan Williams Bourbon Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • FR Law Group Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Hensley Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Horseshoe Indianapolis Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Indiana Pacers Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Indiana department of veterans affairs Government — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Lerner & Rowe Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Navy Federal Credit Union Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Oak Craft Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • PXG Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
  • Patrick Shannon Partner — Co-founder of Helping Hands for Freedom
  • Pay-Tech Partner — Business partner that has contributed significantly to the continued success of the organization.
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