Junior Hero
Preselected recipients only
Junior Hero is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,679 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $860 and the largest $17,550. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$43,679
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$860
- Largest grant$17,550
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $44,505 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,505 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $43,679 | 12 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Junior Hero says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Junior Hero funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9 | $38,279 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,200 |
| California | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon High School | General Support | $17,550 |
| Phoenix Youth Theatre | General Support | $16,500 |
| Take It From The Top | 10970 | $3,000 |
| Henry's Fork Elementary | General Support | $1,200 |
| United Food Bank | General Support | $1,065 |
| Accents (Horizon High School) | General Support | $920 |
| Casa Brazil | General Support | $800 |
| Kristen Chenoweth Arts and Education Fund | General Support | $700 |
| Arizona Cancer Society | General Support | $500 |
| Swift Youth Foundation | General Support | $500 |
| RSL Az | General Support | $232 |
| The Foster Alliance | General Support | $212 |
Officers and trustees
- James Greaves
- Thea Greaves
- Maya Greaves
- Nicole Greaves
- Jamie Greaves
Questions people ask
Does Junior Hero accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Junior Hero give?
$43,679 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $860.
Who runs Junior Hero?
Its 2024 filing lists James Greaves (President), Thea Greaves (Vice President), Maya Greaves (Director) and Nicole Greaves (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Junior Hero fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.