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SHAWN'S HEROES FOR LIFE INC
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY · EIN 831693825 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P99 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · shawnsheroesforlife.com
revenue
$59K
expenses
$71K
net assets
$153K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

SHAWN'S HEROES FOR LIFE (SHFL) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN THE MEMORY AND HONOR OF SHAWN J. MCMULLEN. SHAWN WAS AN ARMY SCOUT, A KIND GIVING MAN, AND ON HIS FINAL DAY, AN ORGAN DONOR. THIS ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT SHAWN'S GOODNESS THROUGH ASSISTANCE, AWARENESS, AND EDUCATION REGARDING VETERANS IN NEED AND ORGAN DONATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Shawn's Heroes for Life (SHFL) is a nonprofit established in 2017 in memory of Shawn J. McMullen, a U.S. Army scout and organ donor. The organization honors his legacy by supporting veterans in need and promoting organ donation awareness. It provides direct assistance through backpacks, welcome bins, and holiday gifts, primarily in Western New York.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Annual Blood Drive & Fundraiser
Hosts an annual event combining blood donation with a fundraising gala, including food, raffles, and Bills game viewing
Backpacks for Homeless Veterans
Provides backpacks filled with safety and health essentials to homeless veterans (approximate value: $70)
Holiday Gift Sponsorship
Offers holiday gifts for in-need families, supported through donor sponsorships
Welcome Bins for Veteran Housing
Supplies bins with everyday essentials to veterans moving into housing through federal assistance programs (approximate value: $130)
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Living Donor Transplant Support 1 activity
    • Advancing awareness and education on veterans' needs and organ donation
      Conducts outreach and education initiatives to raise awareness about veteran support services and organ donation, inspired by the legacy of Shawn J. McMullen’s life-saving donations.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Delivering emergency and specialized assistance to veterans and families
      Provides emergency shelter for veteran families, financial and grocery assistance for families in long-term medical treatment, tuition support for families with special needs children, and distribution of clothing and baby essentials to expecting veteran families.
  • Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
    • Organizing annual blood drives and fundraisers
      Hosts an annual blood drive and fundraiser event in Williamsville, NY, facilitating blood donation appointments to support community health and save lives.
  • Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
    • Providing essential item donations to veterans
      Distributes backpacks containing safety and health essentials and Welcome Bins with everyday items to homeless veterans and those transitioning into housing through federal assistance programs.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Providing holiday gift sponsorships for families in need
      Offers holiday gift sponsorships to individuals and families facing economic hardship, providing seasonal support through donated gifts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$27K46%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$618
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$69K
balance sheet
Total assets$153K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$153K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +48.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • CATHERINE KURTZ — DIRECTOR
  • DANIEL MCMULLEN — DIRECTOR
  • DARLENE AQUILINO — DIRECTOR
  • STACIE LOCKWOOD — DIRECTOR
  • TOM KURTZ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • ConnectLife Partner — Partner organization facilitating blood donation services for Shawn's Heroes for Life events.
  • KellyLOGO Partner — Co-branded partner organization indicated through logo placement on website.
  • KellyLOGO Partner — Previous sponsor of Shawn's Heroes for Life events
  • US Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — SHFL supports Veterans using federal housing assistance, indicating alignment with HUD programs such as HUD-VASH.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Direct Support to Reduce Barriers to Stability
    methodology: direct_essential_distribution
    By providing essential items directly to homeless and transitioning Veterans, we increase housing retention and dignity during instability, because material support during critical transitions reduces reversion to homelessness and fosters self-sufficiency.
  • Legacy-Driven Service and Awareness
    methodology: legacy-driven_service
    By honoring the legacy of Shawn J. McMullen—a veteran and organ donor—we advance service, education, and awareness for Veterans and organ donation, because connecting mission work to a personal story deepens community engagement and motivates sustained action.