Question 1

Is Care4Heroes a registered nonprofit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Care4Heroes is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99-4974795), with an IRS determination letter dated August 7, 2025, and tax-exemption effective September 12, 2024. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You can review our official documents on our Transparency page.

Question 2

How does Care4Heroes use donations?

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Care4Heroes operates with a lean, volunteer-led model designed to maximize the resources directed toward wounded soldiers and their recovery.

Question 3

Who founded Care4Heroes?

Accepted Answer

Care4Heroes was founded by Jonathan Ben Hamou, an IDF Combat Engineering Officer who served with the 603rd Battalion and commanded a D9 company in the IDF Combat Engineering Corps. During combat operations in Gaza, an RPG struck his armored D9 bulldozer; he escaped the vehicle and lost his leg as a result. That experience shaped his commitment to ensuring no wounded soldier faces recovery alone. Learn more on our About page.

Question 4

What is the Care4Heroes Recovery Model?

Accepted Answer

The Care4Heroes Recovery Model is a four-phase framework — Stabilize, Restore, Rebuild, and Sustain — that guides every wounded soldier we support from the first days after injury through advanced medical and prosthetic care, rebuilding independent daily life, and lifelong ongoing support. Read the full framework on our Recovery Model page.

Question 5

What kind of support does Care4Heroes provide?

Accepted Answer

Care4Heroes supports wounded soldiers with advanced prosthetic care, complex medical support, specialized rehabilitation, home accessibility modifications, vocational training and career transition, and long-term guidance as their needs evolve. Explore examples on our Our Projects page.

Question 6

How can I get involved or give?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways to support wounded soldiers through Care4Heroes — visit our Get Involved page to see current opportunities, or click Donate Now to give directly through our donation page. Every contribution helps move a soldier's recovery forward.

Question 7

How do I know Care4Heroes is legitimate?

Accepted Answer

Care4Heroes is a verified 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99-4974795). Our IRS determination letter is publicly available on our Transparency page so donors, partners, and institutions can verify our status directly.

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