Helm Willis C Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Helm Willis C Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $65,000 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $62,000 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 4 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Helm Willis C Charitable Trust 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 Helm Willis C Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $15,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Loss Resources Incorporated | General operating | $25,000 |
| Father Flanagans Boys Home | General operating | $15,000 |
| Berea College | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Partnership for Inner-City Education | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Helm Willis C Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helm Willis C Charitable Trust give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Helm Willis C Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Helm Willis C Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.