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Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kansas City, Missouri · EIN 431265367

Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $704,942 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $704,942 and the largest $704,942. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $480,348 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$480,3481$20.2 million
2024$704,9421$22.6 million

How to apply

Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.

StateGrantsAmount
Missouri1$704,942

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached
Kansas City, MO
Charitable, artistic, or educational$704,942

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation give?

$704,942 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $704,942.

Who runs Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Barnett C Helzberg Jr (President), Shirley B Helzberg (V.P. & TRS) and Barnett C Helzberg III (Director).

What does Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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