Private foundation · EIN 47-1865899 · Stamford, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Claire L Helsing 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: 29 grants paid, $147K total, median $4,500. 100% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$147K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in CT
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Connecticut Food BankWallingford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$14K
Building One CommunityStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$12K
New Covenant House of HospitalityStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$11K
ACLU of Connecticut FoundationHartford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$10K
Campaign for Justice Connecticut Legal Services IncMiddletown, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$10K
United Way of Western ConnecticutDanbury, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$7,500
Ferguson LibraryStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$7,000
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and ImmigrantsBridgeport, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$6,500
Stamford High School- Strawberry Hill PlayersStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$6,500
Domus FoundationStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$5,000
Fairgate Farm IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$5,000
Jewish Family Service of Stamford IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$5,000
Shelter for the Homeless Aka Pacific HouseStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$5,000
The Rowan Center Fka Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and EducStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of StamfordStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$4,500
Interfaith Council of Southwestern CtStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$4,000
Buildon IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$3,000
Connecticut Public Broadcasting IncHartford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$3,000
Operation Fuel IncHartford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$3,000
Barlett Arboretum & GardensStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$2,500
Future 5Stamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$2,500
Mill River Park Collaborative IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$2,500
Soundwaters Cove Island ParkStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$2,500
Stamford Peace Youth Foundation IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$2,000
Women's Mentoring Network IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$2,000
American Red Cross Connecticut ChapterDarien, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$1,500
Back to School Shop IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$1,500
Stamford Museum and Nature CenterStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$1,500
Starfish Connection IncStamford, CTAs per recipient's designated purpose$1,500

About this foundation

Claire L Helsing Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Stamford, Connecticut, administered in care of Wofsey Etal, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Claire L Helsing 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 Claire L Helsing Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 29 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Claire L Helsing Foundation give?

Connecticut (29 grants), per its latest filing.

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