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Also known as: C/O WOFSEY ROSEN KWESKIN & KURIANSKY
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Claire L Helsing Foundation is a private trust based in STAMFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Wofsey Etal. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $829K. Total assets have grown from $1.7M in 2014 to $2.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Connecticut. According to available records, Claire L Helsing Foundation has made 89 grants totaling $422K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has decreased from $290K in 2022 to $132K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $13K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 29 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Claire L Helsing Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 89 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT.
Claire L Helsing Foundation has distributed a total of $422K across 89 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $13K.
Claire L Helsing Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Claire L Helsing Foundation is headquartered in STAMFORD, CT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Young | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$175K
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
$132K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$134K
Distribution Amount
$141K
Total: $161K
Total Grants
89
Total Giving
$422K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Food BankAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Wallingford, CT | $12K | 2023 |
| Building One CommunityAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| New Covenant House Of HospitalityAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| Campaign For Justice Connecticut Legal Services IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Middletown, CT | $9K | 2023 |
| Aclu Of Connecticut FoundationAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Hartford, CT | $8K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Western ConnecticutAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Danbury, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| Ferguson LibraryAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Institute For Refugees And ImmigrantsAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Bridgeport, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Stamford IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Stamford Family YmcaAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Domus FoundationAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Stamford High School- Strawberry Hill PlayersAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Shelter For The Homeless Aka Pacific HouseAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of StamfordAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Rowan Center Fka Center For Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling And EducAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $4K | 2023 |
| Mill River Park Collaborative IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $4K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Council Of Southwestern CtAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Hartford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Buildon IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Soundwaters Cove Island ParkAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Barlett Arboretum & GardensAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Future 5AS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Operation Fuel IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Hartford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Women'S Mentoring Network IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Stamford Museum And Nature CenterAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Back To School Shop IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Starfish Connection IncAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Stamford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut ChapterAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Darien, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Norwalk Community College FoundationAS PER RECIPIENT'S DESIGNATED PURPOSE | Norwalk, CT | $10K | 2022 |