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Helaina Foundation is a private corporation based in VERNON, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Eric S Choi. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $62K. Total assets have grown from $900K in 2014 to $4.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Helaina Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $307K, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $207K in 2020 to $100K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $100K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Helaina Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Helaina Foundation has distributed a total of $307K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $7K to $100K.
Helaina Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helaina Foundation is headquartered in VERNON, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric S Choi | Director/President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sunny Sun Mi Choi | Director/Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Soohan Kim | Director/CFO/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$307K
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Fund For UnicefCharitable | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankCharitable | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Los Angeles RiverCharitable | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Sjom IncCharitable | Los Angeles, CA | $7K | 2020 |