Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $30,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $183,192 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 | $190,000 | 14 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $183,192 | 15 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 14 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn 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 Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 12 | $165,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $11,250 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown | General support | $30,000 |
| The Great Command Father Raco | General support | $22,500 |
| Ursuline High School | General support | $22,500 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown | General support | $15,000 |
| Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted | General support | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Parish | General support | $11,250 |
| St Andrew Abbey Benedictine High School | General support | $11,250 |
| Beatitude House | General support | $11,250 |
| Franciscan Missions | General support | $11,250 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank | General support | $7,500 |
| Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati | General support | $7,500 |
| Nat Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon | General support | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning | General support | $3,750 |
| Fathers of St Edmund | General support | $3,750 |
Officers and trustees
- James B Dietz
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists James B Dietz (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Hripko Helen and Margaret Char Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.