Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn
Preselected recipients only
Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn is a private foundation in Chelsea, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $150,695 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $110,000. 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$150,695
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$685,740
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $182,014 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $182,014 | 21 | $677,222 |
| 2024 | $150,695 | 33 | $685,740 |
How to apply
Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn 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 Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 23 | $147,262 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $800 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $409 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $258 |
| Florida | 1 | $210 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $150 |
| Virginia | 1 | $106 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Guidance Center the Guidance Center | General fund support | $110,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Eisenhower Health Foundation | General funds | $16,280 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Trinity Lutheran Church | General funds | $11,375 |
| Fairhaven Baptist Church Fairhaven Baptist Church | General funds | $2,400 |
| Purple Rose Theater Purple Rose Theater | General fund support | $2,000 |
| Escot Youth Development Escot Youth Development | General funds | $1,021 |
| Bettie D Gonzalez Fndtn of Hop Bettie D Gonzalez Fndtn of Hope | General funds | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Schools Cornerstone Schools | General fund support | $1,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church St Paul Lutheran Church | General funds | $550 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind | General fund support | $518 |
| Healthnet Foundation Healthnet Foundation | General funds | $500 |
| Worldwide Indigenous Science Networ Worldwide Indigenous Science Network | General funds | $500 |
| T Wall Foundation T Wall Foundation | General funds | $310 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries Lutheran Hour Ministries | General funds | $309 |
| University of Hawaii University of Hawaii | General funds | $300 |
| CT Hospice CT Hospice | General funds | $258 |
| Aaa Crisis Center Aaa Crisis Center | General funds | $250 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Gleaners Food Bank | General funds | $213 |
| Huron Valley Humane Society Huron Valley Humane Society | General funds | $212 |
| Food for the Poor Food for the Poor | General funds | $210 |
| Miscellaneous Various | General funds | $207 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital St Jude Children's Hospital | General funds | $150 |
| American Cancer Society American Cancer Society | General funds | $106 |
| American Diabetes Assoc American Diabetes Assoc | General funds | $106 |
| Hospice of Michigan Hospice of Michigan | General funds | $105 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Detroit Zoological Society | General funds | $103 |
| Faith in Action Faith in Action | General funds | $103 |
| Methodist Children's Home Society Methodist Children's Home Society | General funds | $103 |
| Special Olympics Special Olympics | General funds | $103 |
| Toys for Tots Toys for Tots | General funds | $103 |
| Alzheimers Assoc Alzheimers Assoc | General purpose | $100 |
| Haven Haven | General funds | $100 |
| Joycemeyerorg Joycemeyerorg | General funds | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D Helppie Jr
- Leslie S Helppie
- Susan M Synor
Questions people ask
Does Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn give?
$150,695 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard D Helppie Jr (President/Di), Leslie S Helppie (Secretary/Di) and Susan M Synor (Treas/Direct).
What does Helppie Family Charitable Foundtn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.