The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$357,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $284,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $285,000 | 24 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $284,000 | 24 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $357,000 | 28 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
The Helen Schlaffer Foundation 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 The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $162,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $74,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | General operating | $24,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General operating | $23,000 |
| Warner Library | General operating | $22,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| International Medical Corps (Imf) | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Voice of Triumph Ministries Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Care | General operating | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Westchester | General operating | $15,000 |
| Marble Collegiate Church | General operating | $10,000 |
| Church of the Covenant | General operating | $10,000 |
| Afya | General purpose | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Fistula Fund Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wateraid America Inc | Generaloperating | $10,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating | $8,000 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Neabpd | General operating | $6,000 |
| NAMI National | General operating | $6,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | General operating | $3,000 |
| Heifer Project International | General operating | $3,000 |
| Operation Smile | General operating | $3,000 |
| Food for the Hungry | General operating | $3,000 |
| Paws Unlimited Foundation Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Drake
- Joan Mahony
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust give?
$357,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Drake (Co-Trustee), Joan Mahony (Co-Trustee) and Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee).
What does The Helen Schlaffer Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, international and health.