Private foundation · EIN 46-4842124 · Edwards, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helle Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $718K total, median $2,500. 22% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$718K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in CO
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of IllinoisChampaign, ILTo further program services$271K
The Josselyn CenterNorthbrook, ILTo further program services$134K
Eagle Valley Community FundEdwards, COTo further program services$102K
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILTo further program services$50K
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo further program services$36K
Vail Health FoundationEdwards, COTo further program services$26K
Steadman Philippon Research InstituteVail, COTo further program services$21K
Vail Veterns Foundation IncVail, COTo further program services$13K
Guardian Scholars FoundationWest Des Moines, IATo further program services$12K
Loyola University of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further program services$10K
Walking Mountains Science CenterAvon, COTo further program services$5,108
Lift UpMinneapolis, MNTo further program services$5,000
Pecs FoundationChicago, ILTo further program services$5,000
B the DifferenceDoral, FLTo further program services$2,500
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALTo further program services$2,500
Glenview Scholarship FoundationGolf, ILTo further program services$2,500
Hooker County Community FoundationMullen, NETo further program services$2,500
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILTo further program services$2,500
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MTTo further program services$2,500
Safari Club International FoundationSan Antonio, TXTo further program services$2,500
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MITo further program services$2,500
Womans Board of RushChicago, ILTo further program services$2,500
Africa New Life MinistriesPortland, ORTo further program services$1,500
Ross K Macneill FoundationWheaton, ILTo further program services$1,500
Cato InstituteWashington, DCTo further program services$1,000
ClearbrookArlington Heights, ILTo further program services$1,000
Youth Power 365Eagle, COTo further program services$1,000

By state: Illinois 10 · Colorado 6 · District of Columbia 2 · Iowa 1 · Minnesota 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Helle Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Edwards, Colorado, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Helle Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Helle Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $718K across 27 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Helle Family Foundation give?

Illinois (10 grants), Colorado (6 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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