Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$97,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $93,000 the year before.
32% 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 | $67,500 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $93,000 | 24 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $97,500 | 25 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William H Fry 600 Vine Street Suite 2650, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 381-9200 |
| What to submit | Letter with attachments |
| Deadlines | October 31 |
| Restrictions | Charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational activity |
What Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $90,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Adventure Crew | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Fire Museum | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Street Soccer | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| 1N5 | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Adopt A Class | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| ALS United Ohio | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Camp Joy | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cancer Family Care | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cet | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Easterseals Redwood | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Faith Freedom Life | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf Center | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| JDRF Breaklthrough Tid | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Nku Chase Law School | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Serenity Recovery Network | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Springer School & Center | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Women's Art Club of Cincinnati | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William H Fry
Questions people ask
Does Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31.
How much does Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation give?
$97,500 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William H Fry (Trustee).
What does Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and disability.