Heroes Self Defense Foundation
Heroes Self Defense Foundation is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Clayton, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $2.
Heroes Self Defense Foundation at a glance
In short: Heroes Self Defense Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $19K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $18,777
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $18,777
- Median grant
- $18,777
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Heroes Self Defense Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Tomi's Vested K-9S Foundation ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Heroes Self Defense Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1778% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $19K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tomi's Vested K-9S Foundation Clayton, DE | Charitable | $18,777 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $11,668 | $35,624 | $18,777 | 1 | $34,420 | $2 |
| 2022 | $23,956 | $21,797 | $13,491 | — | — | $11,326 | $4 |
| 2021 | $15,650 | $17 | $4,093 | — | — | — | $9 |
| 2020 | $19,726 | $22,948 | $8,611 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $11 |
| 2019 | $5,389 | $9,220 | $3,831 | — | — | — | $4 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heroes Self Defense Foundation is led by Ryan Quackenbush, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ryan Quackenbush
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Quackenbush
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Flatter
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shaun Flatter
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Valerie Delisle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Self Defense Foundation
How much does Heroes Self Defense Foundation give each year?
Heroes Self Defense Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Heroes Self Defense Foundation?
Heroes Self Defense Foundation is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Clayton, DE.
Where does Heroes Self Defense Foundation operate?
Heroes Self Defense Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is Heroes Self Defense Foundation's EIN?
Heroes Self Defense Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0615492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Heroes Self Defense Foundation funds
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