Private foundation · EIN 59-2904267 · Jacksonville, Florida

Margaret & George Helow Family Foundation Inc

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: 17 grants paid, $255K total, median $10K. 53% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$255K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bishop Kenny High SchoolJacksonville, FLEducation for High School Students$50K
Holy Family Catholic ChurchJacksonville, FLGeneral Church Activities$40K
San Jose Catholic ChurchJacksonville, FLGeneral Church Activities$25K
FocusGenesee, COSpiritual Programs for University Students$20K
Cathedral BasilicaSt Augustine, FLGeneral Church Activities$20K
Im Sulzbacher Center for the HomelessJacksonville, FLAssistance to indigent individuals / families$20K
The Guardian Catholic SchoolsJacksonville, FLEducation for indigent children$10K
Catholic Charities BureauJacksonville, FLAssistance to indigent individuals / families$10K
Communita Cenacolo America IncJacksonville, FLAssistance to indigent individuals / families$10K
Eternal Word Television NetworkIrondale, ALGeneral Church Activities$10K
Womens Help CenterJacksonville, FLAssistance for expectant mothers$10K
Archdiocese for Military ServicesWashington, DCGeneral Church Activities$5,000
Missionaries of CharityBronx, NYAssistance to indigent individuals / families$5,000
Relevant RadioLincolnshire, ILSpiritual Programming$5,000
Thomas More Law CenterAnn Arbor, MILegal Assistance$5,000
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXAssistance to indigent individuals / families$5,000
Sisters of Mary World Villages for ChildrenLanham, MDEducation$5,000

By state: Florida 9 · Colorado 1 · Alabama 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Margaret & George Helow Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, tax-exempt since 1988. 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 Margaret & George Helow Family Foundation Inc 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 Margaret & George Helow Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $255K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Margaret & George Helow Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (9 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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