Helping Hands Filam Inc
Preselected recipients only
Helping Hands Filam Inc is a private foundation in Highland, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,663 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$3,663
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$544
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,290 the year before.
100% 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 | $5,728 | 5 | $4,113 |
| 2024 | $2,290 | 2 | $4,434 |
| 2025 | $3,663 | 4 | $544 |
How to apply
Helping Hands Filam 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Helping Hands Filam Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $2,663 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Leyte College of Ormoc | School tuition | $1,000 |
| Individual | Thanksgiving meals | $1,000 |
| Individual | Community Support | $1,000 |
| Western Leyte College of Ormoc | Student tuition | $663 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheryll Elaine Petilos
- Fadimata Ndiaye
- Patricia Sidamon
- Clariza Sidamon
- Maria Regina Tullo
- Maria Christina Collado Pizzuti
- Gina Miranda Nelson
- Dylinda Badique
- Amelia Asperin
- Cyd Cheril Betua
- Eireene Browne
- Jacklyn Tiano
- Leyne Boyle
- Regina Tullo
Questions people ask
Does Helping Hands Filam Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helping Hands Filam Inc give?
$3,663 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Helping Hands Filam Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheryll Elaine Petilos (President), Fadimata Ndiaye (Vice President), Patricia Sidamon (Secretary) and Clariza Sidamon (Pro) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Helping Hands Filam Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.