NonprofitsOperation Helo Inc

Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Operation Helo Inc

CORNELIUS, NC

Total revenue

$5.3M

Total expenses

$382K

Net assets

$4.9M

Grants received

$2.3M

14 grants

EIN

331291330

Tax year

2024

Mission

Operation helo is a volunteer-led disaster relief organization bringing help and hope from the skies. Using the power of aviation and a coalition of skilled volunteers, veterans, and pilots, we reach the unreachable in their darkest hours. We deliver life-saving support, bridge the gaps traditional relief cannot, and stay until recovery is complete. No community should face disaster alone, and we make sure they never do.

Programs

1 program

Our recovery program sustained families through temporary housing support (including purchased/donated camper homes) and essential household stabilization where disasters caused prolonged displacement. In partnership with local officials and community groups, we coordinated placements and provided seasonal essentials where needed, prioritizing the most vulnerable households. These activities complement response operations and improve long term resilience.

Expenses: $96K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.3M
Program service revenue
Investment income$250
Other revenue
Total revenue$5.3M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$48K
Fundraising$21K
Other expenses$334K
Total expenses$382K
Total assets$5.0M
Net assets$4.9M

People

5 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MATT MCSWAIN

EXECUTIVE DI

Board

$26K

20 hrs/wk

ERIC ROBINSON

DIRECTOR/SEC

Board

$22K

20 hrs/wk

TONY MARKS

CHAIRMAN

Board

5 hrs/wk

RICK RUFFIN

DIRECTOR/TRE

Board

10 hrs/wk

GREG SIMMONS

VICE CHAIRMA

Board

5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 14 of 14

FromAmountPurposeYear
$1.8M
DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS TO THE PEOPLE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA HIT BY HURRICANE HELENE, BY AIRLIFTING SUPPLIES, PROVIDING TRAILERS AND GENERATORS, AND MOVING PEOPLE TO SAFER PLACES.
2024
$241K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$39K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2024
$25K
PUBLIC SAFETY, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RELIEF
2024
$25K
DISASTER RELIEF
2024
$15K
CHARITABLE SUPPORT
2024
$5K
Family and Individual services
2024
$4K
support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina
2024
$3K
WINTER WARMTH INITIATIVE
2024
$1K
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
2024

Funded by

$2.3M from 14 funders · 14 grants · 2024

Operation Airdrop Inc

$1.8M · 1 grant · 2024

American Endowment Foundation

$241K · 1 grant · 2024

Coker Foundation

$50K · 1 grant · 2024

Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc

$36K · 1 grant · 2024

Edward Charles Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2024

Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc

$25K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN331291330
NTEE codeM23
Subsection03
Ruling date2024-11
Formed2024
Employees0
Volunteers600
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