Foundations that fund organizations in Helena, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Helena nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $66K to Helena organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Helena around $14K. 2 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Helena
- $66K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $14K
- Based in CA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Helena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The May Foundation Trust | Great Neck, NY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private Family Foundation | Lafayette, CA | 2 | $28K | $14K | Yes | General support |
| Bedford Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven Bedford Trustee | New Hartford, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating support |
| Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation | Burlingame, CA | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Preselected only | Basic operating expenses |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Helena, California?
The May Foundation Trust, T Gary and Kathleen Rogers Private Family Foundation, Bedford Family Charitable Trust C/O Steven Bedford Trustee, Patti and Rusty Rueff Foundation reported grants to Helena organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Helena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.