Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
The foundation's mission is to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard their well-being and job satisfaction. We envision a world where seeking mental health services is universally viewed as a sign of strength for health care professionals.
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation gave $186K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $92,750
- Median grant
- $92,750
- Total assets
- $2,202,994
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
Who Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance ($150K). Together the top 2 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ghanaian-Diaspora Nursing Alliance Elkridge, MD | Grantmaking for programs aimed at reducing burnout and improving the mental health of healthcare professionals | $149,985 |
| Seattle Childern's Foundation Seattle, WA | Grantmaking for programs aimed at reducing burnout and improving the mental health of healthcare professionals | $35,515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,202,994 | $2,274,094 | $2,223,060 | $185,500 | 2 | $54,573 |
| 2024 | $2,270,141 | $2,070,322 | $1,400,668 | — | — | $36,499 |
| 2023 | $1,155,908 | $1,527,262 | $744,313 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $367,983 | $703,051 | $383,509 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $127,441 | $173,789 | $125,348 | — | — | — |
About Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Charlottesville, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation is led by J. Corey Feist, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Corey Feist
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $250K (2025)
Jennifer Feist
Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
President & Treasurer → Chair & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wright
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Cipriano
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Ripp
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Brigham
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Goodman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Cantrell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Simmons
Chief Medical Officer
Director → Chief Medical Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $265K (2025)
Deborah Marcus
Vice Chair
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathalie Douge
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Vivian Riefberg (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Cantrell (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Kara Ramirez Mullins (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $265K, to Stefanie Simmons (Chief Medical Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
How much does Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation give each year?
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation gave $186K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation?
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation?
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Charlottesville, VA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation operate?
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Washington.
What is Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation's EIN?
Dr Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1509081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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