Homes for Heroes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Homes for Heroes Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetonka, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$155,279
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $180,000 the year before.
96% 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 | $262,000 | 17 | $107,639 |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 22 | $157,590 |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 25 | $155,279 |
How to apply
Homes for Heroes 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Homes for Heroes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Foundation | Contribution for charitable efforts | $50,000 |
| Building A Safer Evansville | Contribution for charitable efforts | $10,000 |
| Virginia Beach Police Foundation | Contribution for charitable efforts | $10,000 |
| Alpha Omega Veterans Services | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Aps Foundation | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Burbank Police Foundation | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Cascades Academy | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Council of Black Nurses Los Angeles | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Dakota County Heroes Community Partner | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Eagle Ops Foundation | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Fire K 5K Inc | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Foothills Veterans Helping Veterans | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Gotcha Covered Blankets | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Healing Patriots | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Native American Indian Nurses | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Newby-Ginnings of North Idaho Inc | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Operation 22 | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Operation at Ease | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Patriots and Paws | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Righteous Oaks Foundation | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| St Louis First Responder Canteen | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| The Home of Record Project | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| Thin Blue Ride | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
| US Vets Hawaii | Contribution for charitable efforts | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Flynn
- Ruth Johnson
- Robert Specht
- Helen Johnson
- Rebecca Martin
Questions people ask
Does Homes for Heroes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Homes for Heroes Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Homes for Heroes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Flynn (Executive Director), Ruth Johnson (President), Robert Specht (Treasurer) and Helen Johnson (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Homes for Heroes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and veterans.