Project Be A Hero
Accepts applications
Project Be A Hero is a private foundation in Hampton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,938 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $11,969 and the largest $22,438. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,938
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$11,969
- Largest grant$22,438
- Assets$4,854
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,459 the year before.
100% 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 | $8,837 | 0 | $2,248 |
| 2024 | $11,459 | 3 | $5,017 |
| 2025 | $23,938 | 2 | $4,854 |
How to apply
| Contact | Project Be A Hero 213 Main Street, Hampton, NJ 08827 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 319-3533, lburd@ymail.com |
What Project Be A Hero funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | $23,938 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Outreach For Veterans | Funding Donation to Facilitate Living Kidney Donations for Veterans | $22,438 |
| Warren County Family Promise | Donations to assist with Homeless Diversion and Prevention programs | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa A Burd
- Taylor J Burd
- Kayla A Burd
Questions people ask
Does Project Be A Hero accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Project Be A Hero give?
$23,938 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $11,969.
Who runs Project Be A Hero?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa A Burd (Trustee), Taylor J Burd (Trustee) and Kayla A Burd (Trustee).
What does Project Be A Hero fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans and housing and homelessness.