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Infinite Hero Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Lake Forest, CA EIN: 45-0983498 Website

The foundation funds programs that increase the availability of critical mental and physical health services and invests in innovative programs and therapies to accelerate rehabilitation and recovery.

Infinite Hero Foundation at a glance

In short: Infinite Hero Foundation gave $490K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$490,000
+117.9% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
7
+75.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$70,000
+24.5% vs 2024
Median grant
$75,000
Total assets
$500,906
-44.6% vs 2024
Primary geography
Colorado (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.

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Who Infinite Hero Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles: $100KChildren's Hospital of LosAngeles$100KBheri DBA the Wisdom Dojo: $100KBheri DBA the Wisdom Dojo$100KFrontline Focus Foundation: $100KFrontline Focus Foundation$100KBastion Community of Resilience: $75KBastion Community ofResilience$75KBNF Forge Foundation: $50KBNF Forge Foundation$50KWorldmaker Resilience Institute: $50KWorldmaker ResilienceInstitute$50KProject Sanctuary: $15KProject Sanctuary$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($100K). Together the top 7 received $490K.

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K11$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 19 (58%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkTylerArlingtonAtlantaBoulderCedar RapidsColorado SpringsDoylestownDurhamFirestoneHoustonLos AngelesLowellNew OrleansPagosa SpringsSurfsideWashingtonWexford

How Infinite Hero Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 553% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K1 grant2020 3 grants2021 2 grants2022 3 grants2023 4 grants2024 7 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $490K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $490K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CATo create hope and build healthier futures for children, teens, and young adults.$100,000
Bheri DBA the Wisdom Dojo Boulder, COIs to support military veterans by bridging the gap between psychedelic-assisted therapy and long-term wellness through mental health integration.$100,000
Frontline Focus Foundation Lowell, INTo provide funding and support for military veterans, first responders, and their spouses who are seeking alternative and transformative methods of healing.$100,000
Bastion Community of Resilience New Orleans, LATo build communities of connection and person-centered care to empower veterans and their families to achieve resilience and whole health.$75,000
BNF Forge Foundation Surfside, FLTo implement national guard partnerships, community outreach & engagement.$50,000
Worldmaker Resilience Institute Cedar Rapids, IATo equip individuals, high-stakes professionals, and communities with evidence-based skills to prepare for, adapt to, and grow through adversity, trauma, and chronic stress.$50,000
Project Sanctuary Pagosa Springs, COTo support military families as they transition from military service to civilian life.$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$500,906$570,660$976,899$490,0007$47
2024$904,478$566,295$589,867$224,8404$48
2023$929,522$658,829$622,577$230,0003$70
2022$898,987$695,884$452,229$75,0002$2,354
2021$648,601$540,956$563,239$150,0003$117
2020$684,709$490,345$673,515$75,0001$150

About Infinite Hero Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Infinite Hero Foundation is a public charity, based in Lake Forest, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $501K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $490K. Net investment income was $47.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Infinite Hero Foundation is led by Erick Poston, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Erick Poston

    President

    Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022

    Vice President → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colonel Robert J. Coates Ret

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lewis Runnion

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas E. Davin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jackie Ferrari

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Philip Rizzo

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colin Baden

    Past President & Founder

    President & Director → President & Founder, 2023

    President & Founder → Past President & Founder, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin R. Collins

    Treasurer

    Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cole Morgan

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (4)
  • Former: Don Schumacher (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kimberly Mitchell (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Courtney Janes (2020–2021) — Executive Director
  • Former: Rebecca Brummett (2020–2021) — Director of Operations

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Infinite Hero Foundation

How much does Infinite Hero Foundation give each year?

Infinite Hero Foundation gave $490K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $225K across 4 grants.

What is Infinite Hero Foundation's typical grant size?

Infinite Hero Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $70,000, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Infinite Hero Foundation give grants?

Infinite Hero Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (20%) and Indiana (20%).

Does Infinite Hero Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Infinite Hero Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Infinite Hero Foundation's largest grantees?

Infinite Hero Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Hospital of Los Angeles ($100,000), Bheri DBA the Wisdom Dojo ($100,000) and Frontline Focus Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Infinite Hero Foundation?

Infinite Hero Foundation reported $501K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $571K.

What is Infinite Hero Foundation's EIN?

Infinite Hero Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0983498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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