Ryan Patrick Jones Heart of a Hero Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWestminster, Massachusetts · EIN 26-1611030 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $700.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montachusett Regional High School | Fitchburg, MA | Support ROTC Program | $2,741 |
| Montachusett Regional High School | Fitchburg, MA | Award luncheon | $1,513 |
| Forbush Memorial Library | Asbhurnham, MA | Children's programs | $1,500 |
| Blum's Landing Inc | Millersburg, MI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Hubbardston Senior Cente | Hubbardston, MA | Food for Seniors | $750 |
| St Edward Church | Westminster, MA | Support for needy | $700 |
| Best Buy | Leominster, MA | Support for the needy | $589 |
| City of Gardner Senior Center | Gardner, MA | Programs for seniors | $500 |
| Westminster American Legion | Westminster, MA | Program Support | $500 |
| Templeton Historical Society | Templeton, MA | Program Support | $500 |
| Friends of Gardner Library | Gardner, MA | Program Support | $500 |
| Mass Military Friendts Foundation | Swampsott, MA | Program Support | $500 |
| Jason Wuoti | Westminster, MA | Support for the needy | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fitchburg an | Leominter, MA | Program Support | $250 |
| Ashburnham Council on Aging | Asbhurnham, MA | Program Support | $250 |
| DAV Department of Mass Service | Gardner, MA | Program Support | $250 |
| Westminster Food Pantry | Westminster, MA | Program Support | $250 |
| Ocean State Job Lot | Gardner, MA | Support for the needy | $180 |
| Walmart | Worcester, MA | Support for the needy | $120 |
| Walgreens | Gardner, MA | Support needy and veterans | $99 |
| Gardner Senior Center | Gardner, MA | Program Support | $50 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital | Ranson, WV | General Support | $20 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Program Support | $20 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($12,690). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,972 | 46 |
| 2024 | $18,994 | 26 |
| 2023 | $22,279 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641279349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1611030
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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