Young Heroes Project
Accepts applications
Young Heroes Project is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$150,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$24,173
Giving in 2025 was the same as $150,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,000 | 15 | $21,841 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 16 | $22,037 |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 16 | $24,173 |
How to apply
| Contact | Barbara Ann Richman P O Box 18750, Boulder, CO 80308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 440-8075, director@barronprize.org |
| What to submit | Applications accepted online only at barronprize.org |
| Deadlines | April 15 |
| Restrictions | Selection criteria available at barronprize.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $40,000 |
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $10,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $5,000 |
| Individual | Recognize achievements | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Barron
Questions people ask
Does Young Heroes Project accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15.
How much does Young Heroes Project give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Young Heroes Project?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Barron (Pres & Sec).