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Help The Charity is a private corporation based in SALEM, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Ron Berger. It holds total assets of $94K. Annual income is reported at $37K. Total assets have grown from $61K in 2011 to $94K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Wisconsin and Washington. According to available records, Help The Charity has made 196 grants totaling $143K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $17K in 2020 to $83K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4K, with an average award of $729.321. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$741
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 58 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.
Help The Charity primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 196 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, WI.
Help The Charity has distributed a total of $143K across 196 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $729.321. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4K.
Help The Charity is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (272796721) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Help The Charity is headquartered in SALEM, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Hessler | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Holly Earle-Schultze | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Kesecker | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nikki Hughes | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cindy Egnarski | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sharon Newkirk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hannah Dacorsi | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rick Glenn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda Adams | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ron Berger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly Kimsey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$94K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$94K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
196
Total Giving
$143K
Average Grant
$729.321
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
88
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High SchoolDANCE TEAM | Lebanon, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Aloha High SchoolFB JERSEYS & EQUIP | Aloha, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Sunset High SchoolWOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL | Portland, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Canby High SchoolINDOOR SOFTBALL | Canby, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Westview High SchoolDANCE TEAM | Portland, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Veneta Elementary SchoolPBIS | Veneta, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Caitlin Gabel SchoolROBOTICS | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Philomath High SchoolCHEERLEADING | Philomath, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Cascade Vew Christian SchoolLAMINATOR | Sublimity, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Patrick ElementaryMUSIC INTRUMENTS | Gold Hill, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Sherwood Charter SchoolHEALTHY MINDS | Sherwood, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Phoenix High SchoolBOYS SOCCER | Phoenix, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Talent Middle SchoolATHLETICS | Talent, OR | $750 | 2022 |
| Scott ElementaryKINDER SCIENCE READ | Salem, OR | $666 | 2022 |
| Cloverdale Elementary SchoolWE WILL REBUILD | Turner, OR | $600 | 2022 |
| Creswell Middle SchoolFIELD TRIPS | Creswell, OR | $567 | 2022 |
| Beaverton School Dist Special EdTECH FOR SPED | Beaverton, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Molalla River Middle SchoolLIBRARY ENCHANCEMENT | Molalla, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Molalla High SchoolSTEINWAY REFURBISH | Molalla, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Minter Creek ElementarySTREAM NIGHT | Gig Harbor, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Centralia Christian SchoolCLASSROOM ADDITIONS | Centralia, WA | $500 | 2022 |
| Kids Club Of Harney CountyCAMP KIDS CLUB | Burns, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| West Salem High SchoolGRAD PARTY | Salem, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Cascade School DistrictSENIOR PARTY 2022 | Turner, OR | $500 | 2022 |