Connors Heroes Foundation
Building a community of heroes who provide hope, guidance and support to children with cancer and their families.
Connors Heroes Foundation at a glance
In short: Connors Heroes Foundation gave $217K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $217K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $217,458
- +49.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $217,458
- +199.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $217,458
- Total assets
- $629,868
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Connors Heroes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Foundation ($217K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Connors Heroes Foundation gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $217K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Foundation Richmond, VA | Provide facility support in equipping new inpatient rooms for cancer support | $217,458 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $629,868 | $936,006 | $995,618 | $217,458 | 1 | $13,705 |
| 2023 | $655,473 | $767,485 | $761,864 | $145,300 | 2 | $6,855 |
| 2022 | $607,599 | $882,872 | $699,679 | $99,346 | 3 | $7,420 |
| 2021 | $486,336 | $509,310 | $622,777 | $108,370 | 1 | $10,421 |
| 2020 | $570,946 | $597,471 | $436,418 | $12,605 | 2 | $5,073 |
About Connors Heroes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Connors Heroes Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $630K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $217K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connors Heroes Foundation is led by Celia Tetlow Martin, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 24 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Celia Tetlow Martin
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$93K (2021) → $117K (2024)
Tamara Griffin
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Carnes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Noller Tyson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wright
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Markley
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Cherry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Heizer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karrie Southall
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Harris
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Simmons
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Koontz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Moreno
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Maixner
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Goodwin Ivins
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gt Hollett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Orleski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Monroe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katya Herndon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quinlan Mulholland
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Carley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Geldreich
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla Fergerson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Isbell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lisa Goodwin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Merideth Daly (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas G. Voekler (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Celia Tetlow (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeffrey Williams (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $117K, to Celia Martin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Connors Heroes Foundation
How much does Connors Heroes Foundation give each year?
Connors Heroes Foundation gave $217K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $145K across 2 grants.
How large is Connors Heroes Foundation?
Connors Heroes Foundation reported $630K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $936K.
What is Connors Heroes Foundation?
Connors Heroes Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Richmond, VA. It holds $630K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Connors Heroes Foundation operate?
Connors Heroes Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What is Connors Heroes Foundation's EIN?
Connors Heroes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4992632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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