Private foundation · EIN 86-2580241 · Berkeley, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (April 1) and its median grant is $25K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $261K total, median $25K. Stated restrictions: Minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$261K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
April 1
Assets
$8.1M

How to apply

Application process includes recommendation of high school counselor, including a statement from the student of their goals and aspirations. Contact: Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundatio, 2 Kelley Lane, Wayland, Ma, 8478596880, N/A Deadlines: April 1 Restrictions: Minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago.

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Aid CoalitionBryn Mawr, PABrothers and Sisters Israel in Crisis Appeal$36K
Growing Home IncChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Industrial Council for Nearwest ChiChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
West Town BikesChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Revolution WorkshopChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Evanston ScholarsEvanston, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Math Circles of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Hfs Chicago ScholarsChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Champs Male MentoringChicago, ILGeneral Operating Support$25K
Chabad Center of Sudbury IncSudbury, MAGeneral Operating Support$25K

By state: Illinois 8 · Pennsylvania 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkeley, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application process includes recommendation of high school counselor, including a statement from the student of their goals and aspirations. Deadlines: April 1.

How much does Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $261K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation give?

Illinois (8 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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