Homes for Heroes Foundation makes a small number of sizable unrestricted contributions focused on veterans/military-related causes and local healthcare. In the most recent cycle the foundation split its $100,000 giving evenly between a national veterans organization (MOAA Foundation) and a regional hospital system philanthropy (Hennepin Healthcare Foundation), suggesting priorities around supporting military-related charities and strengthening local healthcare institutions.
Concentrated giving: very few, relatively large grants (two $50,000 gifts) split between distinct sectors; appears to fund both national veteran-focused groups and local health systems rather than a broad portfolio.
Homes for Heroes Foundation’s grantmaking centers on nonprofit organizations that serve heroes in need, with funding tied to housing crises, disaster recovery, and health and family struggles. Recent support shows a clear pattern of unrestricted charitable contributions to veteran- and first-responder-related groups, alongside local healthcare philanthropy. In 2024, the foundation gave $50,000 to Hennepin Healthcare Foundation and $25,000 to Blue Star Families, reflecting attention to both regional health infrastructure and national military family support. Its recent grants also include fire, police, nursing, and veterans’ service organizations, indicating a broad definition of hero-focused charitable work. The foundation’s active grant programs reinforce that orientation: monthly Hero Grants, Emergency & Capacity Grants, and Legacy Grants all fund nonprofit hero organizations addressing urgent needs or expanding services. Across the recent grant list, awards are largely straightforward contributions for charitable efforts rather than restricted project grants, and the same general charitable frame appears repeatedly across recipients. The result is a funder that combines recurring support for emergency assistance with occasional larger commitments to organizations serving military communities and frontline responders.
Veterans’ service and military-officer support are a visible part of the portfolio. Homes for Heroes Foundation gave $50,000 to Moaa Foundation for charitable efforts, and it also supported Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Army Emergency Relief, Marine Corps League Foundation, and Veterans Community Project with $10,000 grants each. First responder and public-safety causes appear in parallel. The foundation awarded $25,000 to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, $25,000 to Firefighters Cancer Support Network, and $10,000 each to Georgia Police K9 Foundation and Texas Municipal Police Association Charities Inc. Health and family support is another recurring theme: grants went to Nurses House Inc, Georgia Nurses Foundation, and Ezras Nashim, each at $10,000, while Little Patriots Embraced received $10,000 for charitable efforts. These gifts fit the foundation’s stated emphasis on serious medical needs, injury, bereavement, and related family support.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: MOAA Foundation, Hennepin Healthcare Foundation
Typical grants cluster tightly around $10,000, with p25, median, and p75 all at $10,000. The recent record also shows a few larger awards at $20,000, $25,000, and $50,000, plus a smaller set of recurring major gifts. The foundation appears to make one-time contributions for charitable efforts rather than long-term operating grants to the same recipient, though some organizations appear in multiple years; Hennepin Healthcare Foundation received grants in both 2023 and 2024. Homes for Heroes Foundation’s active programs include monthly Hero Grants, Emergency & Capacity Grants, and Legacy Grants, and unsolicited applications are not accepted for the named programs that state that policy.
Grants are national in scope and all recent recipients are in the United States. Minnesota stands out as the top state by grant count, with 13% of grants going to recipients there, including Minneapolis, Stacy, and Brooklyn Park. Other recipient cities appear across the country, including Alexandria, Encinitas, Oceanside, Crofton, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, and Arlington. The geographic pattern matches a foundation that funds both local Minnesota institutions and a wider set of U.S.-based hero-serving organizations.
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations serving heroes in need, especially groups addressing housing crises, disaster recovery, and health and family struggles. Recent grants also show support for veterans’ service groups, firefighter charities, police-related charities, nursing support organizations, and local healthcare philanthropy.
The typical grant size is $10,000, and the grant-size distribution is very tight: p25, median, and p75 are all $10,000. The recent record also includes larger awards of $20,000, $25,000, and $50,000.
For the active programs listed, no. Homes for Heroes Foundation Grants, Legacy Grants, and Emergency & Capacity Grants all state that they do not accept unsolicited applications.
The recent grants look mostly like one-time contributions for charitable efforts, but there is some repeat support across years. Hennepin Healthcare Foundation received grants in both 2023 and 2024, showing at least one recurring relationship.
Minnesota is the top state by grant count, with 13% of grants going to recipients there. Recent Minnesota recipients include Hennepin Healthcare Foundation in Minneapolis, Invisible Wounds Project in Stacy, and Mike Spencer Heart of Gold Foundation in Brooklyn Park.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE RIDGE FOUNDATION | ALTAVISTA, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| BUILDING A SAFER EVANSVILLE | EVANSVILLE, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| APS FOUNDATION | AURORA, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| DAKOTA COUNTY HEROES COMMUNITY PARTNER | FARMINGTON, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| FIRE K 5K INC | GROVETOWN, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| COUNCIL OF BLACK NURSES LOS ANGELES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| GOTCHA COVERED BLANKETS | AUSTELL, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| HEALING PATRIOTS | GRAFTON, WI | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| OPERATION 22 | PALM COAST, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| THE HOME OF RECORD PROJECT | PEORIA, AZ | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| THIN BLUE RIDE | RUTLAND, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| HOLLYWOOD VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD | HOLLYWOOD, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| US VETS HAWAII | KAPOLEI, HI | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| FOOTHILLS VETERANS HELPING VETERANS | NEWTON, NC | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| ALPHA OMEGA VETERANS SERVICES | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| EAGLE OPS FOUNDATION | OWASSO, OK | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| PATRIOTS AND PAWS | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| ST LOUIS FIRST RESPONDER CANTEEN | FLORISSANT, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| OPERATION AT EASE | NISKAYUNA, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| NEWBY-GINNINGS OF NORTH IDAHO INC | POST FALLS, ID | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| NEW MEXICO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN NURSES | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| RIGHTEOUS OAKS FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| CASCADES ACADEMY | BEND, OR | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| BURBANK POLICE FOUNDATION | BURBANK, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| STONE RIDGE FOUNDATION | ALVAVISTA, VA | $50,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| LELS BENEVOLENT FUND INC | BROOKLYN CENTER, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE TROOPERS FOUNDATION | TALLAHASSE, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| CAPE COD VETERANS | DENNIS PORT, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| LIGHT THE LINE | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND | OCEANSIDE, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION | DOYLESTOWN, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| VETERANS OUTREACH OF WISCONSIN | RACINE, WI | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| NATIONAL VETERANS HOMELESS SUPPORT | COCOA, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| VETERANS PATH TO HOPE | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| CANYONS SCHOOL DIST EDUCATION FOUNDATION | EAST SANDY, UT | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| HEROES WILDLIFE ADVENTURES | BROOKLYN, IN | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| UPSTATE WARRIOR SOLUTION | GREENVILLE, SC | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| MICHIGAN NURSES FOUNDATION | OKEMOS, MI | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| CHESTER COUNTY HERO FUND | DOWNINGTON, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| ORMOND BEACH FIREFIGHTER CHARITIES | PALM COAST, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| LELS BENEVOLENT FUND INC | BROOKLYN CENTER, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| SHIELD 616 | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| CLASSROOM CENTRAL INC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| ROCKLAND COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS | GARNERVILLE, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| BURKE LEAF | MORGANTON, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION | CROFTON, MD | $25,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
| FIREFIGHTERS CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK | OCEANSIDE, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS |
STONE RIDGE FOUNDATION
$50,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION
$10,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
BUILDING A SAFER EVANSVILLE
$10,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
APS FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
DAKOTA COUNTY HEROES COMMUNITY PARTNER
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
FIRE K 5K INC
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
COUNCIL OF BLACK NURSES LOS ANGELES
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
GOTCHA COVERED BLANKETS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
HEALING PATRIOTS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
OPERATION 22
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
THE HOME OF RECORD PROJECT
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
THIN BLUE RIDE
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
HOLLYWOOD VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
US VETS HAWAII
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
FOOTHILLS VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
ALPHA OMEGA VETERANS SERVICES
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
EAGLE OPS FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
PATRIOTS AND PAWS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
ST LOUIS FIRST RESPONDER CANTEEN
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
OPERATION AT EASE
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
NEWBY-GINNINGS OF NORTH IDAHO INC
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
NEW MEXICO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN NURSES
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
RIGHTEOUS OAKS FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
CASCADES ACADEMY
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
BURBANK POLICE FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
STONE RIDGE FOUNDATION
$50,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
LELS BENEVOLENT FUND INC
$15,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE TROOPERS FOUNDATION
$15,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
CAPE COD VETERANS
$10,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
LIGHT THE LINE
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
SEMPER FI & AMERICA'S FUND
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
VETERANS OUTREACH OF WISCONSIN
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
NATIONAL VETERANS HOMELESS SUPPORT
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
OPERATION STAND DOWN TENNESSEE
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
VETERANS PATH TO HOPE
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
CANYONS SCHOOL DIST EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
HEROES WILDLIFE ADVENTURES
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
UPSTATE WARRIOR SOLUTION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
MICHIGAN NURSES FOUNDATION
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
CHESTER COUNTY HERO FUND
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
ORMOND BEACH FIREFIGHTER CHARITIES
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
LELS BENEVOLENT FUND INC
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
SHIELD 616
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
CLASSROOM CENTRAL INC
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
ROCKLAND COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
BURKE LEAF
$5,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
$50,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION
$25,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS
FIREFIGHTERS CANCER SUPPORT NETWORK
$25,000CONTRIBUTION FOR CHARITABLE EFFORTS