# Hero Academy Cr Inc

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Glendale Hts, Illinois 60139. EIN 85-0853225. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/850853225-hero-academy-cr-inc

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Provides at risk youth with an after school athletic program featuring jiu jitsu in costa rica. There are approximately 150 kids participating in the program. The program offers kids a safe environment out of the home, the classes provide discipline and a good social outlet. The program raises funds to provide traning, a facility and transportation, school supplies as well as a human services as...

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850853225/202641739349200124/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2020
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $62,017 | $74,001 | $34,355 | $28,124 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850853225/202641739349200124/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $63,136 | $75,322 | $41,894 | $40,108 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850853225/202501419349201250/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $73,160 | $85,399 | $52,362 | $51,409 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850853225/202411209349201611/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $120,838 | $126,488 | $63,780 | $63,648 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850853225/202341219349202279/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $249,712 | $180,379 | $90,607 | $61,969 | 0 | 9 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850853225/202231249349301343/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $61,467, program fees $549, investment income $1.

Growth label: **Shrinking** (about -29% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $62,017 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- DuPage County, Illinois: about 203,122 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 408 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Glendale Hts: 5 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/glendale-hts
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Hero Academy Cr Inc's EIN?**

Hero Academy Cr Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0853225. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Hero Academy Cr Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hero Academy Cr Inc in Glendale Hts, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2020. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Hero Academy Cr Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hero Academy Cr Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Hero Academy Cr Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Provides at risk youth with an after school athletic program featuring jiu jitsu in costa rica. There are approximately 150 kids participating in the program. The program offers kids a safe environment out of the home, the classes provide discipline and a good social outlet. The program raises funds to provide traning, a facility and transportation, school supplies as well as a human services as..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Hero Academy Cr Inc take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Hero Academy Cr Inc reported total revenue of $62,017 and total expenses of $74,001 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.