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A Commitment To Our Roots Inc

The Hero Initiative Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Christian (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$370k (2023)

Expenses
$503k (2023)

Total Assets
$796k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$29.5k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$369,823
Expenses
$502,982
Net Income
-$133,159
Net Assets
$766,193
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,572
52.6%
Program Services $175,203
47.4%
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,987
27.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $795,712
Total Liabilities $29,519
Net Assets $766,193
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mc Lauchlin (President) $83,500 $0 $0
Christina Arrobio (Development Director) $52,500 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Megan Hutchinson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Laura Martin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Savage (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Klaus Janson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Nocenti (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$727,185
Expenses
$401,867
Net Income
$325,318
Net Assets
$886,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $199,296
27.4%
Program Services $522,609
71.9%
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $5,156
0.7%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $81
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,700
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $920,067
Total Liabilities $33,542
Net Assets $886,525
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mc Lauchlin (President) $85,000 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$748,680
Expenses
$460,100
Net Income
$288,580
Net Assets
$561,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $428,816
57.3%
Program Services $316,773
42.3%
Investment Income $40
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,051
0.4%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,000
21.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,000
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $592,729
Total Liabilities $31,522
Net Assets $561,207
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mc Lauchlin (President) $98,000 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$337,233
Expenses
$393,342
Net Income
-$56,109
Net Assets
$288,914
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,080
19.0%
Program Services $271,480
80.5%
Investment Income $53
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,620
0.5%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $138,065
35.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $316,409
Total Liabilities $27,495
Net Assets $288,914
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mc Lauchlin (President) $84,330 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Perez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,798
Expenses
$372,663
Net Income
$5,135
Net Assets
$349,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,868
22.2%
Program Services $290,220
76.8%
Investment Income $79
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,631
1.0%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $134,836
36.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,118
Total Liabilities $2,559
Net Assets $349,559
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mc Lauchlin (President) $82,358 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Perez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$338,522
Expenses
$395,953
Net Income
-$57,431
Net Assets
$366,505
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,518
12.3%
Program Services $289,740
85.6%
Investment Income $78
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $7,186
2.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,259
33.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $366,505
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $366,505
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mclauchlin (President) $72,780 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$427,030
Expenses
$420,381
Net Income
$6,649
Net Assets
$423,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $56,352
13.2%
Program Services $366,087
85.7%
Investment Income $99
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,492
1.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $127,716
30.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $423,686
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $423,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mclauchlin (President) $73,321 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,001
Expenses
$408,964
Net Income
-$63,963
Net Assets
$417,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,283
13.4%
Program Services $294,882
85.5%
Investment Income $152
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,684
1.1%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $126,010
30.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $417,037
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $417,037
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mclauchlin (President) $76,967 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dennis O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$642,285
Expenses
$394,883
Net Income
$247,402
Net Assets
$488,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,934
7.0%
Program Services $593,205
92.4%
Investment Income $197
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $3,949
0.6%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,500
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $488,339
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $488,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mclauchlin (President) $75,000 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denny O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,729
Expenses
$273,063
Net Income
$92,666
Net Assets
$285,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,560
12.5%
Program Services $312,545
85.5%
Investment Income $70
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,713
1.3%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,841
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,000
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,000
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,208
Total Liabilities $27,535
Net Assets $285,673
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jim Mclauchlin (President) $67,000 $0 $0
Steve Borock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Malve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brian Pulido (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joe Quesada (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Waid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Beth Widera (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Howard Chaykin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Novinskie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Denny O'neil (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
George Prez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
John Romita Sr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Walter Simonson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roy Thomas (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jim Valentino (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$286,186
Expenses
$278,941
Net Income
$7,245
Net Assets
$214,864
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,574
10.3%
Program Services $237,064
82.8%
Investment Income $97
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $19,451
6.8%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,000
24.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,000
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,864
Total Liabilities $8,000
Net Assets $214,864

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$332,434
Expenses
$304,283
Net Income
$28,151
Net Assets
$207,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,447
4.6%
Program Services $283,929
85.4%
Investment Income $144
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $32,914
9.9%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,000
32.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,620
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $207,620

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,898
Expenses
$365,755
Net Income
-$123,857
Net Assets
$179,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,415
8.4%
Program Services $221,096
91.4%
Investment Income $387
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,940
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $179,469
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $179,469

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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