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Helle Family Foundation is a private corporation based in EDWARDS, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $16.1M. Annual income is reported at $15.5M. Total assets have grown from $4.9M in 2014 to $16.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Colorado. According to available records, Helle Family Foundation has made 104 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $765K in 2021 to $1.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $300K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, which account for 79% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 38 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.
Helle Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 104 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CO, MA.
Helle Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 104 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $300K.
Helle Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helle Family Foundation is headquartered in EDWARDS, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel G Helle | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keith Yamada | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia M Helle | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
104
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian ScholarsGENERAL FUNDING | Boulder, CO | $12K | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Urbana, IL | $300K | 2022 |
| The Josselyn CenterGENERAL FUNDING | Northfield, IL | $228K | 2022 |
| Eagle Valley Community FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Edwards, CO | $105K | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Golf, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossGENERAL FUNDING | Cambridge, MA | $45K | 2022 |
| Pecs FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Loyola UniversityGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Vail Health Services FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Edwards, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance Bam ProgramGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| SpriGENERAL FUNDING | Vail, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| Vail Valley VeteransGENERAL FUNDING | Vail, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL FUNDING | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Connections For The HomelessGENERAL FUNDING | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Glen View Scholarship FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Golf, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| University Of MichiganGENERAL FUNDING | Ann Arbor, MI | $5K | 2022 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL FUNDING | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Lift Up Routt CountyGENERAL FUNDING | Steamboat Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Walking Mountains Science CenterGENERAL FUNDING | Avon, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Gvc Scholarship FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Golf, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Sci FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Sequim, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| Rumc Woman'S BoardGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Wild Sheep FoundationGENERAL FUNDING | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |