Helms Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helms Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $335,142 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,776 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$335,142
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,776
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,895 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,955 | 8 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $124,895 | 13 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $335,142 | 10 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Helms Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Helms Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 1 | $150,000 |
| Arizona | 5 | $147,647 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,295 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gamma Delta Chapter Sigma Chi House | Help construct and develop the educational and non-educational areas of the chapter home | $150,000 |
| Illuminate Community Church | For religious and charitable efforts | $100,000 |
| Individual | To help provide food and clothing to the greater phoenix area | $35,852 |
| Midwest Innocence Project | To educate about, advocate for, and obtain and support the exoneration and release of wrongfully convicted people. | $25,000 |
| House of Refuge | Help provide housing for the needy | $8,266 |
| Proverbs 31 Ministries | To help lead women into a personal relationship with christ | $5,285 |
| Individual | To help provide spiritual and physicl aid to hurting people around the world | $5,010 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | To help empower women to help them take the first step toward a new life | $2,500 |
| Compassion International | To help reduce child poverty worldwide | $2,200 |
| Individual | To help provide experiences to adults with developmental disabilities that ensure a meaningful day through specialized, interactive programming. | $1,029 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger T Helms
- Darla K Helms
Questions people ask
Does Helms Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helms Family Foundation give?
$335,142 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,776.
Who runs Helms Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger T Helms (President) and Darla K Helms (Secretary).
What does Helms Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.