Helene Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Helene Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $106,340 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$106,340
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $106,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $106,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $106,340 | 10 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Helene Foundation Inc 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
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $91,340 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Equality | General Support | $15,000 |
| Callen Lorde | General Support | $15,000 |
| Oak Grove Sanctuary | General Support | $15,000 |
| CUNY School of Law Found | General Support | $11,000 |
| NY Anti-Violence Project | General Support | $10,000 |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Family Equality Council | General Support | $10,000 |
| Outright International | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Ali Forney Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| NY Law Journal | General Support | $340 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Thielens
- David Thielens
- Philip McCarfthy
- James CP Berry
Questions people ask
Does Helene Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helene Foundation Inc give?
$106,340 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Helene Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Thielens (Vice President), David Thielens (President & Treasurer), Philip McCarfthy (Director) and James CP Berry (Secretary).