The Hero in You Foundation
The Hero in You Foundation is a private foundation, based in Westlake Village, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $206K in total assets. In 2024, it made $347K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $176K.
The Hero in You Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $206,067
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $421,847
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $346,623
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $346,623
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Hero in You Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20 (2021) to $5K (2020). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Target Community Giving Woodland Hills, CA | Target Community Giving | $652 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charity Chicago, IL | Ronald McDonald House Charity Donation | $300 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | Eisenhower Medical Center | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,067 | $421,847 | $346,623 | — | — | $346,623 | $175,673 |
| 2023 | $129,762 | $343,300 | $270,383 | — | — | $270,383 | $131,073 |
| 2022 | $56,074 | $305,304 | $302,162 | $1,152 | 3 | $302,162 | $215,367 |
| 2021 | $52,839 | $235,689 | $208,253 | $20 | 1 | $208,185 | $138,228 |
| 2020 | $26,441 | $273,914 | $293,091 | $4,679 | 4 | — | $117,460 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hero in You Foundation is led by Roselee Bunni Benaron, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roselee Bunni Benaron
President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Blithe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Benaron
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Stein
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert J. Ladd (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marica Stein (2020–2022) — Secretary
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 The Hero in You Foundation
How large is The Hero in You Foundation?
The Hero in You Foundation reported $206K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $422K.
Where does The Hero in You Foundation operate?
The Hero in You Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What is The Hero in You Foundation's EIN?
The Hero in You Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1772057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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