Heroes for Hope Foundation
Heroes for Hope Foundation is a private foundation, based in Corona, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $869K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $50K.
Heroes for Hope Foundation at a glance
In short: Heroes for Hope Foundation gave $71K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,800
- +57.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,850
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $869,455
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Heroes for Hope Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritans Purse ($12K). Together the top 8 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Heroes for Hope Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $96K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Provide Humanitarian Aid. | $12,000 |
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Faith based organization to feed the world through feeding iniatives, community outreach and disaster response. | $12,000 |
| Our Military Kids McLean, VA | Assist Veterans and Their Famalies | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Rockville, MD | Assist Veterans and Their Famalies | $10,000 |
| First Responders Children New York, NY | Provide Medical Supplies to the Under Developed World. | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Provide Humanitarian Aid. | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owassa, OK | Provide educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled service members and first responders. | $5,000 |
| Operation Helping Hands Mission Viejo, CA | 0ffer essential hygiene and necessity items to homeless individuals across southern California. | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $869,455 | $49,519 | $100,864 | $70,800 | 8 | $70,800 | $49,519 |
| 2024 | $837,434 | $22,505 | $81,315 | $45,000 | 6 | $45,000 | $22,505 |
| 2023 | $837,434 | $22,505 | $106,973 | $70,000 | 9 | $70,000 | $22,505 |
| 2022 | $896,552 | $12,447 | $135,605 | $96,000 | 13 | $96,000 | $12,447 |
| 2021 | $1,054,445 | $14,113 | $98,488 | $64,000 | 10 | — | $14,113 |
| 2020 | $1,138,820 | $24,612 | — | — | — | — | $24,612 |
| 2019 | $1,109,206 | $59,667 | — | — | — | — | $59,667 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heroes for Hope Foundation's only listed officer is Robert Palmer, CFO on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Palmer
CFO
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$18K (2024) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris Metzen (2019–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $18K, to Robert Palmer (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Heroes for Hope Foundation
How much does Heroes for Hope Foundation give each year?
Heroes for Hope Foundation gave $71K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is Heroes for Hope Foundation's typical grant size?
Heroes for Hope Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,850, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Heroes for Hope Foundation give grants?
Heroes for Hope Foundation's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Missouri (17%).
Does Heroes for Hope Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Heroes for Hope Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Heroes for Hope Foundation's largest grantees?
Heroes for Hope Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritans Purse ($12,000), Convoy of Hope ($12,000) and Our Military Kids ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Heroes for Hope Foundation?
Heroes for Hope Foundation reported $869K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is Heroes for Hope Foundation's EIN?
Heroes for Hope Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3689679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Heroes for Hope Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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