JUNIOR HERO

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JUNIOR HERO is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $43.2K in grants paid to 13 grantees in 2024, JUNIOR HERO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Phoenix Youth Theatre
Scottsdale, AZ
$45.5K
36%
LEAD GUITAR
Tucson, AZ
$5K
4%
CASA BRAZIL INC
Scottsdale, AZ
$4.8K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JUNIOR HERO?
No. JUNIOR HERO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JUNIOR HERO give?
JUNIOR HERO primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and Idaho. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JUNIOR HERO’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JUNIOR HERO fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JUNIOR HERO make each year?
In 2024, JUNIOR HERO awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $43 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JUNIOR HERO fund recently?
In 2024, JUNIOR HERO awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Phoenix Youth Theatre, LEAD GUITAR, and CASA BRAZIL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JUNIOR HERO?
JUNIOR HERO does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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