Helping Fund
Preselected recipients only
Helping Fund is a private foundation in Zionsville, Indiana. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.0 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $19,900 and the largest $112,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.0 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$19,900
- Largest grant$112,300
- Assets$0
How to apply
Helping Fund 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 Helping Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 25 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Zoo | Cultural and educational | $112,300 |
| Center for the Performing Arts | Cultural | $108,500 |
| Butler University | Educational | $105,000 |
| Michael Feinstein Foundation | Cultural | $92,500 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Community Hospital Foundation | Health | $75,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre | Cultural | $70,000 |
| Indiana Landmarks | Historic preservation | $63,500 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Religious | $63,000 |
| Discover Broadway | Cultural | $40,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Cultural | $37,928 |
| Geo | Educational | $35,000 |
| Civic Theatre | Cultural | $32,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Indianapolis | Educational | $21,000 |
| Hoosier Art Salon | Cultural | $18,800 |
| Indianapolis Public Broadcasting | Cultural | $17,500 |
| St Vincent Foundation | Health | $17,500 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundatio | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Interfaith Cooperation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Cultural and educational | $3,000 |
| Ivy Tech | Educational | $1,000 |
| Boone County Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Funeral | Charitable | $700 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Charitable | $500 |
| Indiana State Museum | Historic preservation | $500 |
| Open Door Fund | Promote or support health improvement | $200 |
| National Geographic Society | Educational | $100 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Educational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Rollin M Dick Trustee
- Cheryl J Dick Trustee
Questions people ask
Does Helping Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helping Fund give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2023, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $19,900.
Who runs Helping Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Rollin M Dick Trustee (Trustee) and Cheryl J Dick Trustee (Trustee).
What does Helping Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.