Private foundation · EIN 20-3694022 · Peachtree Cor, Georgia · Education

The Helton Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $728K total, median $134K. Stated restrictions: The foundation does not support programs undertaken at government initiative; or aid to individuals.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$728K
Median grant
$134K
Stays in GA
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$10M

How to apply

Grant or contribution requests should be in writing Contact: The Helton Foundation, 10416 Leonidas Meadow Way, Knoxville, Tn Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The foundation does not support programs undertaken at government initiative; or aid to individuals. Further, projects whose purpose is primarily to inform in a general way or to study or research an issue for purposes of public education, and with little or no emphasis on policy change or implementation are not within the helton foundation's funding guidelines.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes to further the mission of the foundation.$245K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes to further the mission of the foundation.$155K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes.$141K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes$127K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes to further the mission of the foundation$61K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purposes to further the mission of the foundation$6

About this foundation

The Helton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Peachtree Cor, Georgia, administered in care of McHugh Cpa Group Inc, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Helton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Helton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $728K across 6 grants, a median of $134K.

Where does The Helton Foundation give?

California (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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