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Helm Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have decreased from $9.3M in 2011 to $5.1M 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and North Carolina. According to available records, Helm Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $679K, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $126K and $215K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$16K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 8 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.
Helm Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NC.
Helm Foundation has distributed a total of $679K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $75K.
Helm Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helm Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Helm | DIR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Glora Bee Helm | DIR/CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cyrus Vard Helm | DIR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$679K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbors In ActionGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| St Rose Of LimaEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Everybody'S PlaceGENERAL FUND | Bacliff, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Quillian CenterGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| The Samaritan CenterGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Tomagwa Ministries IncGENERAL FUND | Tomball, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityEDUCATION | Durham, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Marbridge FoundationGENERAL FUND | Manchaca, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| St Stephen'S Episcopal SchoolEDUCATION | Austin, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Ascending LeadersGENERAL FUND | Sugar Land, TX | $18K | 2022 |
| Strategic Global MissionsGENERAL FUND | Missouri City, TX | $6K | 2021 |
| Christian AllianceEDUCATION | Pearland, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Club Outreach Ministries IncEDUCATION | Houston, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| Skills For Life Prison MinistryGENERAL FUND | Houston, TX | $3K | 2020 |