Helpful Fish Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helpful Fish Private Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Ana, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $196,811 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $5,105 and the largest $38,716. 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$196,811
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,105
- Largest grant$38,716
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $121,055 the year before.
56% 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 | $130,975 | 41 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $121,055 | 24 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $196,811 | 28 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Helpful Fish Private 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 Helpful Fish Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $164,738 |
| Arizona | 1 | $9,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,210 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,900 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $313 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | help with hospital bills and medical services for child hospitalized with kidney failure. | $38,716 |
| Alzheimers Orange County | To provide quality care and support services to the thousands of residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimers disease or other related dementia. | $19,900 |
| Individual | To support youth education and academic alliances, scholarly work, and substantive, issue-driven forums. | $17,000 |
| PIH Health Foundation | To provide high quality healthcare, without discrimination, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. | $10,000 |
| Seven Point Inc | To support other exempt organizations that work with children and to promoting public safety within the community. | $10,000 |
| Individual | to pay for the install of her new chair lift in house | $10,000 |
| Individual | To help cover the cost of ongoing healthcare and specialized therapy for her illness. | $9,000 |
| Individual | To help with ongoing medical expenses and to install a staircase chair lift in her home. | $9,000 |
| Individual | To assist with the cost of cosmetology school/college including supplies, tools, and uniforms. | $9,000 |
| Individual | To Help pay for the cost of medical treatment & financial help for moving her into assisted living. | $9,000 |
| Individual | To help pay for the cost of in house care along with expenses for health treatments and daily care. | $9,000 |
| Individual | To help pay for hospital bills and ongoing healthcare at home. | $7,000 |
| Sheriffs Employee Assistance Team | To support the group that helps employees deal with stress, trauma, and personal challenges | $6,500 |
| San Bernardino County Sheriff's Cou | To provide collaborative law enforcement solutions which meet the needs of our communities and partners by delivering quality professional services to America's largest county. | $5,210 |
| Citizens Business Bank Charity Golf Tour | Support local nonprofit organizations or charitable causes. | $5,000 |
| Individual | To support family of a fallen sheriff. | $4,500 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | to expand student access and financial aid | $4,500 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | disaster relief efforts and community support initiatives. | $4,210 |
| Illumination Foundation | To disrupt the cycle of homelessness. | $2,600 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | to support specialized medical care for children with serious illnesses. | $1,900 |
| Cops Direct | To supply law enforcement agencies within the United States with critically needed medical equipment and training. | $1,412 |
| California Home Building Foundation | To support the foundation's ongoing activities of training construction workers. | $1,350 |
| MESA VERDE Country Club Foundation | General support | $750 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | to promote ethics and accountability in government and business. | $500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | To provide a safe, stable home for kids who have experienced problems like abuse, neglect, homelessness, or family difficulties | $313 |
| Desert Thunder A Childrens Charity | general charity support | $300 |
| National Law Enforement Officers Me | To honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve. | $100 |
| US Deputy Sheriff's Association | To donate safety equipment to sheriff's departments | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry C Crowell
Questions people ask
Does Helpful Fish Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helpful Fish Private Foundation give?
$196,811 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,105.
Who runs Helpful Fish Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry C Crowell (President).
What does Helpful Fish Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.