Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation
Accepts applications
Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation is a private foundation in Wayland, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $261,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $36,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$261,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $265,336 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $160,500 | 17 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $265,336 | 11 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $261,000 | 10 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundatio 2 Kelley Lane, Wayland, MA 01778 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 859-6880 |
| What to submit | Application process includes recommendation of high school counselor, including a statement from the student of their goals and aspirations. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago. |
What Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $36,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AID Coalition | Brothers and Sisters Israel in Crisis Appeal | $36,000 |
| Growing Home Inc | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Industrial Council for Nearwest Chi | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| West Town Bikes | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Revolution Workshop | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Math Circles of Chicago | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| HFS Chicago Scholars | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| CHAMPS Male Mentoring | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Chabad Center of Sudbury INC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Strauss
- Joshua Strauss
- Kalman Strauss
Questions people ask
Does Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1.
How much does Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation give?
$261,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adam Strauss (President), Joshua Strauss (Treas/Sect'y) and Kalman Strauss (Director).
What does Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.