Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,370 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $900 and the largest $15,500. 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$79,370
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$900
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$787,622
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $89,249 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $114,740 | 34 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $89,249 | 35 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $79,370 | 30 | $787,622 |
How to apply
Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable 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 Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 18 | $64,720 |
| New York | 6 | $7,750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,950 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,300 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $800 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $600 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus Meals on Wheels Cabarrus Meals on Wheels | Program support | $15,500 |
| Mt Pleasant Food Ministry Mt Pleasant Food Ministry | Program support | $15,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Second Harvest Food Bank | Program support | $10,500 |
| Cooperative Christian Ministry Cooperative Christian Ministry | Program support | $10,000 |
| Others Others | Program support | $3,945 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte Rescue Mission | Program support | $2,200 |
| National Audubon Society 225 Varick St 7th FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Smile Train 633 Third Ave 9th FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Care PO Box 1870 | Program support | $1,950 |
| NRDC 40 W 20th St | Charitable | $1,850 |
| Mercy Ships PO Box 2020 | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Friends of the Earth 1101 15th St NW | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Wings of Eagles Ranch Wings of Eagles Ranch | Program support | $1,000 |
| Cvan Cvan | Program support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Wo Borders USA Doctors Wo Borders USA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children 333 N Meridan Ave | Program support | $800 |
| Alzheimer Association 4600 Park Rd Ste 250 | Charitable | $790 |
| Wdav Wdav | Program support | $765 |
| Wingate Univ Wingate Univ | Program support | $700 |
| Make A Wish 217 E Tremont Ave | Charitable | $700 |
| Arbor Day Foundation 211 N 12th Street | Charitable | $600 |
| Autism Speaks 601 E 5th St Ste 120 | Charitable | $600 |
| Environmental Defense Fun 257 Park Ave S | Charitable | $600 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Program support | $500 |
| Wycliffe Assoc 11450 Translation Way | Program support | $500 |
| Susan G Komen 2316 Randolph Rd | Charitable | $400 |
| Earth Justice Earth Justice | Program support | $300 |
| AARP Fdn AARP Fdn | Program support | $220 |
| Special Olympics Special Olympics | Program support | $200 |
| American Cancer Society 1901 Brunswick Ave 100 | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Anita B Helms
- Randall E White
- Z Vance Smith III
Questions people ask
Does Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation give?
$79,370 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $900.
Who runs Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anita B Helms (President), Randall E White (Secretary) and Z Vance Smith III (Treasurer).
What does Louis M Helms Jr and Anita B Helms Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and environment and conservation.