The Helena Segy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Helena Segy Foundation is a private foundation in Glen Cove, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$180,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,000 the year before.
9% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,000 | 30 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 32 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
The Helena Segy 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.
What The Helena Segy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $161,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association | General | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General | $20,000 |
| St Francis Hospital de Matteis Center | General | $12,500 |
| Grace Institute | General | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative | General | $10,000 |
| The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition | General | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Research | General | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General | $6,500 |
| Calvary Hospital | General | $6,000 |
| Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | General | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $5,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $3,500 |
| Lincoln Center | General | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $2,500 |
| Carnegie Hall | General | $2,500 |
| Optometric Center of Ny | General | $2,500 |
| American Museum of National History | General | $2,500 |
| Diabetes Research Institute | General | $2,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General | $2,000 |
| The Pastels Society of Americas | General | $2,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony | General | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Long Island | General | $1,500 |
| Salmagundi Club | General | $1,500 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | General | $1,500 |
| American Classical Orchestra | General | $1,000 |
| Frick Collection | General | $1,000 |
| New England Conservatory | General | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Wnet | General | $1,000 |
| WQXR | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Dunlop
Questions people ask
Does The Helena Segy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Helena Segy Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Helena Segy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William R Dunlop (Trustee -1/2HR/WEEK).
What does The Helena Segy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and science and research.