Heroes in the Hood
Heroes in the Hood is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Rosemont, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Heroes in the Hood at a glance
In short: Heroes in the Hood gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,463
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,463
- Median grant
- $2,463
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Heroes in the Hood funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Chicago, IL | General Grant | $2,463 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $2,929 | $2,463 | 1 | $2,693 |
| 2023 | $2,929 | — | $577 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,506 | — | $911 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,417 | $100 | $523 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,840 | $5,000 | $230 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heroes in the Hood is led by John C. McCarthy, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. McCarthy
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave McElhaney
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hann
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Heroes in the Hood
How much does Heroes in the Hood give each year?
Heroes in the Hood gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Heroes in the Hood?
Heroes in the Hood is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Rosemont, IL.
Where does Heroes in the Hood operate?
Heroes in the Hood has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Heroes in the Hood's EIN?
Heroes in the Hood's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2254105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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