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The Helena Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Annapolis, Maryland · EIN 521522573

The Helena Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Annapolis, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $4.0 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Helena Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland2$2.7 million
California1$1.3 million

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Blue Waters Foundation Inc
Annapolis, MD
Operating$1.3 million
The Dovana Foundation Inc
Malibu, CA
Operating$1.3 million
The Mhe Foundationinc
Edgewater, MD
Operating$1.3 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Helena Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Helena Foundation Inc give?

$4.0 million in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.

Who runs The Helena Foundation Inc?

Its 2023 filing lists James A Earl (Pres,tres,dir) and Sylvia Earl (Vp,sec,dir).

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