Private foundation · EIN 76-0419884 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helm 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: 8 grants paid, $195K total, median $25K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$195K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Everybody's PlaceBacliff, TXGeneral fund$45K
Quillian CenterHouston, TXGeneral fund$40K
The Samaritan CenterHouston, TXGeneral fund$30K
Neighbors in ActionHouston, TXGeneral fund$25K
Tomagwa Ministries IncTomball, TXGeneral fund$25K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCEducation$15K
Marbridge FoundationManchaca, TXGeneral fund$10K
St Stephen's Episcopal SchoolAustin, TXEducation$5,000

By state: Texas 7 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Helm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Helm 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 Helm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $195K across 8 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Helm Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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