Hear Me Roar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hear Me Roar Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,600 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,600
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,600
- Assets$942,854
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,800 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $110,160 | 23 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $127,800 | 20 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $131,600 | 29 | $942,854 |
How to apply
Hear Me Roar Foundation 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.
What Hear Me Roar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 17 | $64,600 |
| Illinois | 5 | $27,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $27,500 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Blind Children | Charitable Event | $12,600 |
| Friends of the Orphans | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) | $10,000 |
| Unity of Phoenix | Building Fund Campaign | $10,000 |
| Cavett Kids Foundation | Charitable Event | $6,000 |
| Unity of Phoenix | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Orphans | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Orphans | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Orphans | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands for Single Moms | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Justa Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mitchell Swaback Charities Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Mitchell Swaback Charities Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council | Rent/Utilities Fund | $5,000 |
| Streets of Paradise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Orphans | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| National CMV Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Thrive Az Foster Care Prevention Reunification and | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Aspiring Youth Academy | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Children in Need Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hope Womens Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| A-CHANCE-2-PLAY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hope Loves Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Human Services Campus Inc | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Musically Fed | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Solid Rock Foundation | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Dog Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana J Martin
- Melinda Martin
- Sheila McGann
- Ana Mullen
Questions people ask
Does Hear Me Roar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hear Me Roar Foundation give?
$131,600 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hear Me Roar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dana J Martin (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), Melinda Martin (Dir), Sheila McGann (Dir) and Ana Mullen (Dir).
What does Hear Me Roar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and animals.