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The Helios Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is David S Atlas. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $124K. 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, The Helios Foundation Inc. has made 17 grants totaling $337K, with a median grant of $11K. Annual giving has grown from $92K in 2020 to $174K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 5 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.
The Helios Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY.
The Helios Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $337K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $11K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
The Helios Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Helios Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David S Atlas | PRES./SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth R Atlas | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raphael Atlas | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$125K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$122K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$118K
Distribution Amount
$66K
Total: $1M
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$337K
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$11K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple IsraelTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ASSIST FAMILIIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED. | Westport, CT | $12K | 2022 |
| Anti Defamation League FoundationTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY FOR CIVIL RIGHTS AND JUST TREATMENT OF JEWISH PEOPLE. | New York, NY | $11K | 2021 |
| Connecticut Food BankCOORDINATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO VULNERABLE DEMOGRAPHICS. | Fairfield, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Alpha Community ServicesPROVIDING SERVICES DEDICATED TO THE HOMELESS. | Bridgeport, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationTO FULFILL THE WISHES OF CHILDREN WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS. | Trumbull, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| ConectHELPING UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. | Hamden, CT | $1K | 2020 |