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Helms Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Roger T Helms. It holds total assets of $4.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $68K in 2011 to $4.7M 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 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida. According to available records, Helms Family Foundation has made 14 grants totaling $24K, with a median grant of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $101 to $3K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Colorado, California, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Helms Family Foundation reported 14 individual grants totaling $24,332 in 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $1,500. Half of those grants fell between $1,008 and $2,601. Its largest single grant in the record was $3,400. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $157,332 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in AZ (6 of 14), followed by CA (2) and NE (2). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 7 distinct grantees, 100 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Compassion International ($6,800), John Wayne Cancer Foundation ($5,000) and Fresh Start Womens Foundation ($3,000).
Computed from 14 individual grant records (2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$101
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 7 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.
Helms Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, CO, CA.
Helms Family Foundation has distributed a total of $24K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $101 to $3K.
Helms Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helms Family Foundation is headquartered in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. While based in AZ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger T Helms | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Darla K Helms | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$157K
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
$5.2M
Net Worth
$4.7M
Grants Paid
$142K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$142K
Distribution Amount
$236K
Total: $4.5M
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$24K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of RefugeHELP PROVIDE HOUSING FOR THE NEEDY | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2022 |
| Compassion InternationalTO HELP REDUCE CHILD POVERTY WORLDWIDE | Colorado Springs, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Arizona GivesTO HELP SUPPORT LOCAL NONPROFITS | Phoenix, AZ | $3K | 2022 |
| John Wayne Cancer FoundationTO HELP LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER | Costa Mesa, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Womens FoundationTO HELP EMPOWER WOMEN TO HELP THEM TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A NEW LIFE | Phoenix, AZ | $2K | 2022 |
| Air1 Worship RadioTO HELP CREATE COMPELLING MEDIA THAT INSPIRES AND ENCOURAGES A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST | Omaha, NE | $1K | 2022 |
| Toys For KidsTO HELP PROVIDE TOYS FOR KIDS | Panama City, FL | $101 | 2022 |
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