Born Helen S Endowment Fund
Preselected recipients only
Born Helen S Endowment Fund is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $102,000 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 4 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Born Helen S Endowment 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront Rescue Mission Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Council on Aging of West Florida | General operating | $10,000 |
| Covenant Hospice | General operating | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Pensacola Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Born Helen S Endowment Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Born Helen S Endowment Fund give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Born Helen S Endowment Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).