How to apply
Written form Contact: Stephanie Lockwood, Po Box 147, Elm Grove, Wi, 2627849778 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Within the state of wisconsin only
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 94 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $400K |
| Froedtert Hospital FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $240K |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Kern Learning ProgramMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $200K |
| Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $10K |
| United Performing Arts Foundation (upaf)Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $8,500 |
| Riveredge Nature CenterNewburg, WI | Program support | $7,000 |
| The Women's Center of WaukeshaWaukesha, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task ForceWest Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Virtual Pet WMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $4,500 |
| Asset BuildersMadison, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Betty Brinn Children's MuseumMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America Eastern WisconsinMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Mke DowntownMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| United Community CenterMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sojourner FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family ServicGermantown, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering UniversityMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Independence FIRSTMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee BalletMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (abMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sharp Literacy MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Vision ForwardMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Above the Clouds MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Great LakesMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Serenity Inns IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Children Youth and FamilWest Allis, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Reperatory TheaterMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Lad Lake Guiding GrowthMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Academy of ScienceMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| UW Milwaukee School of Information StudMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Community Warehouse IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Wellpoint Care NetworkMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Impact IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Hope Center WaukeshaWaukesha, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Conservancy for Healing and HeritageFranklin, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Archdiocese of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Benedict CenterMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Walker's Point Youth and Family CenterMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Girls Scouts of Wisconsin SoutheastMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Our Next GenerationMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Life's ConnectionMukwonago, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Literacy Services of WisconsinMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Chamber TheatreMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Curative Care NetworkMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Discovery World LLCMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| LA Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite CenterMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| FIRST Stage Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Civic Music MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Housing Resources IncMilwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Hope Center WisconsinWaukesha, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
About this foundation
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 32 0393 00 2 is a private grantmaking foundation in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, administered in care of Thomas L Smallwood, tax-exempt since 1974. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 32 0393 00 2 accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written form Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 32 0393 00 2 give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 94 grants, a median of $1,500.
Where does Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 32 0393 00 2 give?
Wisconsin (94 grants), per its latest filing.
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