St Anthony Helps
Preselected recipients only
St Anthony Helps is a private foundation in Lima, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$13,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$65,524
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,750 the year before.
11% 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 | $11,000 | 8 | $76,199 |
| 2024 | $11,750 | 10 | $70,005 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 9 | $65,524 |
How to apply
St Anthony Helps 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 St Anthony Helps funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $10,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Partners of Western Ohio | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cross Roads Crisis Center | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lima Rescue Mission | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lima Samaritan House | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Missionaries for Charity | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Maryknoll Sisters | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Coleman Health Services | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Companions of St Anthony | in furtherance of charitable purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony W DePalma
Questions people ask
Does St Anthony Helps accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does St Anthony Helps give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs St Anthony Helps?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony W DePalma (President).
What does St Anthony Helps fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.