Small Heroes Foundation NFP
Small Heroes Foundation NFP is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Winnetka, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $81K.
Small Heroes Foundation NFP at a glance
In short: Small Heroes Foundation NFP gave $81K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $81,000
- Median grant
- $81,000
- Total assets
- $14,489
- -81.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Small Heroes Foundation NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy ($81K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 3 (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
How Small Heroes Foundation NFP gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Washington, DC | to accelerate research for muscular dystrophy | $81,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,489 | $19,453 | $81,990 | $81,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $77,026 | $15,432 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $61,594 | $32,708 | $50,035 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $78,921 | $23,889 | $64,907 | $60,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $119,939 | $106,277 | $300 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Small Heroes Foundation NFP is led by Alison Joseph, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Joseph
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Small Heroes Foundation NFP
How much does Small Heroes Foundation NFP give each year?
Small Heroes Foundation NFP gave $81K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Small Heroes Foundation NFP?
Small Heroes Foundation NFP reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $19K.
What is Small Heroes Foundation NFP?
Small Heroes Foundation NFP is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Winnetka, IL. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Small Heroes Foundation NFP operate?
Small Heroes Foundation NFP has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Small Heroes Foundation NFP's EIN?
Small Heroes Foundation NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0559314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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