Robert Helmand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert Helmand Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,075 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,575. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$38,075
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,575
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,425 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $17,425 | 9 | $777,997 |
| 2024 | $38,075 | 15 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Robert Helmand 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 Robert Helmand Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 11 | $31,575 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship | Riding program for the disabled. | $6,575 |
| St Marys Food Bank | Food assistance to needy | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Financial assistance for the poor. | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Enhance quality of life with special programs | $5,000 |
| Family Promise | Financial assistance for the poor. | $3,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Wildlife conservation | $2,000 |
| Wild at Heart | for wildlife conservation | $2,000 |
| Cascade Aquatic & Recreation Center | To provide comprehensive and effective academic, health, wellness, and character education programming to students. | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Help for families working to escape hunger and poverty. | $2,000 |
| Puppies behind the Bars | Trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To deliver world-class medical care | $1,500 |
| The Be Kind People Project | To provide comprehensive and effective academic, health, wellness, and character education programming to students. | $500 |
| Concerned Citizens for Community Health | Provide youth, families and seniors with the assistance they need. | $500 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy | To protect the Sonoran Desert and its delicate ecosystems. | $500 |
| Glorian | Helps relieve the suffering of people all over the world | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Helmand
- Janene Nielson
Questions people ask
Does Robert Helmand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Helmand Foundation give?
$38,075 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Robert Helmand Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Helmand (President & Tre) and Janene Nielson (Director/Secret).
What does Robert Helmand Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and food and hunger.