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Helppie Family Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in CHELSEA, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Richard D Hellpie Jr. It holds total assets of $686K. Annual income is reported at $420K. Total assets have decreased from $3.2M in 2011 to $686K 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Helppie Family Charitable Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $313K in 2020 to $182K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $386K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $210 to $200K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Oregon, Hawaii, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$111K
Based on 15 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.
Helppie Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, OR, HI.
Helppie Family Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 73 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $210 to $200K.
Helppie Family Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The organization will make contributions to other charitable, religious, or educational organizations (section 501(c)(3)). It is expected that the contributions will include contributions to organizations involved with disadvantaged and medically impaired children, community improvement and education.
Helppie Family Charitable Foundation is headquartered in CHELSEA, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard D Helppie Jr | PRESIDENT/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie S Helppie | SECRETARY/DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan M Synor | TREAS/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$686K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$676K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUNDS | Ann Arbor, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| T Wall FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Ann Arbor, MI | $309 | 2023 |
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUNDS | Detroit, MI | $300 | 2023 |
| The Guidance CenterGENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Southgate, MI | $111K | 2023 |
| Cranbrook SchoolsGENERAL FUNDS | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Eisenhower Health FoundationGENERAL FUNDS | Ann Arbor, MI | $16K | 2023 |
| University Liggett SchoolsGENERAL FUNDS | Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | $9K | 2023 |
| Our Savior Lutheran ChurchGENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Chelsea, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Fairhaven Baptist ChurchGENERAL FUNDS | Westland, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Purple Rose TheaterGENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Chelsea, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish MichiganGENERAL PURPOSE | Southfield, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Davis Direction FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Marietta, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cornerstone SchoolsGENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Leader Dogs For The BlindGENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Rochester Hills, MI | $518 | 2023 |
| Angela HospiceGENERAL FUNDS | Livonia, MI | $515 | 2023 |
| Worldwide Indigenous Science NetworGENERAL FUNDS | Lahaina, HI | $500 | 2023 |
| Escot Youth DevelopmentGENERAL FUNDS | Westland, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Lutheran Hour MinistriesGENERAL FUNDS | St Louis, MO | $309 | 2023 |
| Bettie D Gonzalez Fndtn Of HopGENERAL FUNDS | Gordonville, TX | $300 | 2023 |
| University Of HawaiiGENERAL FUNDS | Honolulu, HI | $250 | 2023 |
| Food For The PoorGENERAL FUNDS | Coconut Creek, FL | $210 | 2023 |
| St Joseph Mercy ChelseaGENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Chelsea, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Various CharitiesGENERAL FUNDS | Chelsea, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Kids Kicking CancerGENERAL FUNDS | Southfield, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Medical CenterGENERAL FUNDS | Ann Arbor, MI | $16K | 2021 |