Claire L Helsing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Claire L Helsing Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $147,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $14,000. 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$147,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was up from $131,500 the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,500 | 29 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 29 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Claire L Helsing 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 Claire L Helsing Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 29 | $147,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Food Bank | As per recipient's designated purpose | $14,000 |
| Building One Community | As per recipient's designated purpose | $12,000 |
| New Covenant House of Hospitality | As per recipient's designated purpose | $11,000 |
| ACLU of Connecticut Foundation | As per recipient's designated purpose | $10,000 |
| Campaign for Justice Connecticut Legal Services Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Western Connecticut | As per recipient's designated purpose | $7,500 |
| Ferguson Library | As per recipient's designated purpose | $7,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants | As per recipient's designated purpose | $6,500 |
| Stamford High School- Strawberry Hill Players | As per recipient's designated purpose | $6,500 |
| Domus Foundation | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Fairgate Farm Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Stamford Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Shelter for the Homeless Aka Pacific House | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| The Rowan Center Fka Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Educ | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | As per recipient's designated purpose | $4,500 |
| Interfaith Council of Southwestern CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $4,000 |
| Buildon Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $3,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $3,000 |
| Barlett Arboretum & Gardens | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Future 5 | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Mill River Park Collaborative Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Soundwaters Cove Island Park | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,000 |
| Women's Mentoring Network Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
| Back to School Shop Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
| Starfish Connection Inc | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Young
- David Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Claire L Helsing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Claire L Helsing Foundation give?
$147,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Claire L Helsing Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Young (Trustee) and David Cohen (Trustee).
What does Claire L Helsing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and environment and conservation.