Ssp Hero is a private foundation focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2024, it made $559 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$172K
+2.5% YoY
Revenue
$7K
+127.4% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$559
+15.7% YoY
Expenses
$4K
-0.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ssp Hero reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Ssp Hero
Based on IRS filings
Ssp Hero is a private foundation focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2024, it made $559 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $5K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $172,439 | $168,181 | $169,514 |
| Revenue | $7,264 | $3,195 | $3,262 |
| Expenses | $3,801 | $3,805 | $4,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $559 | $483 | $1,107 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,764 | $3,195 | $762 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,583 | $8,260 | $8,374 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Benedict | President | — | — |
| Stephen D Lewia | Vice President | — | — |
| Eugene C Canfield | Treasurer | — | — |
| Bryan J Klir | Secretary | — | — |
| Linda Schwager Lunney | Member at large | — | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ssp Hero?
Ssp Hero is a private foundation focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $172K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ssp Hero?
As of 2024, Ssp Hero holds $172K in total assets with $7K in annual revenue.
How much is Ssp Hero required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ssp Hero reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ssp Hero's EIN?
Ssp Hero's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0520993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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