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HERO SPIRIT PROJECT CORP
COMMACK, NY · EIN 881005788 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P12 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · herospiritproject.org
revenue
$7K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

DEDICATED TO HELPING FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY MEMBERS THROUGH TOUGH AND TRYING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. RAISING MONEY TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE WHO BRAVELY SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hero Spirit Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and military members during difficult times. It raises funds through events and donations, which are then directed to individuals and families in need, particularly those affected by line-of-duty injuries or deaths. The organization operates primarily in New York and Illinois, focusing on financial assistance and community recognition.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Casino Night Fundraiser
Annual fundraising event that supports families of first responders affected by line-of-duty incidents
LAWS Whiskey Tasting
Subgroup event series, including Jura and Dalmore whiskey tastings, that raise funds for fallen and wounded first responders
Paying It Forward
Financial assistance program providing direct donations to first responders and military members in crisis
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events for first responder and military families
      Hosts events such as casino nights and film screenings to raise funds for families of injured or fallen first responders, with proceeds directed to specific beneficiaries or charitable foundations.
  • Law Enforcement Family Crisis Support 1 activity
    • Provides financial and material support to first responders and military members during difficult periods
      Offers direct financial assistance and care packages to first responders and military members, or their families, following injury or death. Support includes monetary donations ranging from $1,500 to $12,000 and in-kind contributions such as care packages for children of fallen officers.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Provides grants to organizations supporting first responders
      Allocates donations to external nonprofits that serve first responders, such as funding home modifications or mortgage-free homes, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $3,700.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$1152%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$32
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • ERIC MARYEA — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Chicago Police Department Partner — Supports officers from the Chicago Police Department who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.
  • Fight For Firefighters Foundation Partner — Recipient of memorial donation in honor of FDNY Firefighter Timothy Klein, who was a board member.
  • Fight for Firefighters Foundation Partner — Receives donations from HERO SPIRIT PROJECT CORP to build wheelchair access ramps for first responder homes.
  • Hero Spirit Project Partner — Facebook group for community engagement and outreach
  • Merrick Financial Group Partner — Sponsor of the Casino Night fundraiser.
  • Regal Partner — Partnered with Regal to host a movie screening event for families of injured and fallen first responders.
  • Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Partner — Sponsor of the Casino Night fundraiser.
  • Task Security Partner — Sponsor of the Casino Night fundraiser.
  • Tunnel To Towers Partner — Receives donations from HERO SPIRIT PROJECT CORP to provide mortgage-free homes to families of fallen first responders.
  • Tunnel to Towers Foundation Partner — Receives funding from HERO SPIRIT PROJECT CORP's LAWS event to support home mortgage assistance for families of fallen first responders.
  • Zeffy Partner — Partner organization providing free donation processing services.
  • Zeffy.com Partner — Platform used for ticketing events without charging fees to customers.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Centered Fundraising with Low-Barrier Access
    methodology: no-fee_access
    By hosting community events like casino nights and using no-fee platforms for donations and tickets, the organization increases participation and funding efficiency, because reducing financial and logistical barriers expands engagement and trust within the first responder community.
  • Family-Centered Emotional and Material Support
    methodology: family-centered_support
    By providing direct emotional and material support to families of fallen or injured first responders, the organization sustains the 'Hero Spirit' and promotes healing, because holistic care for families reinforces community resilience and honors the full impact of service and sacrifice.
  • Memorial-Driven Support and Legacy Affirmation
    methodology: memorial-based_support
    By honoring fallen first responders through memorial donations and legacy recognition, the organization strengthens community bonds and sustains long-term support for affected families, because affirming sacrifice fosters collective responsibility and emotional resilience.