Help the Charity
Accepts applications
Help the Charity is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,607 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,607
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$84,268
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,483 the year before.
70% 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 | $31,087 | 43 | $93,875 |
| 2024 | $32,483 | 47 | $93,880 |
| 2025 | $24,607 | 37 | $84,268 |
How to apply
| Contact | Figaro's Italian Pizza Inc 1500 Liberty St SE Ste 160, Salem, OR 97302 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 522-6611 |
| What to submit | Local public or private schools should apply for grants using the online form or on a form obtained from their local figaro's italian pizza franchise. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Help the Charity funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 31 | $19,156 |
| Washington | 4 | $4,367 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,084 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula High School | Speech and debate | $2,000 |
| Christ the King Academy | Pe equipment, art festival, speech & debate curriculum | $1,742 |
| Oakland Middle School | Girls basketball | $1,500 |
| Hanby Middle School | Athletc uniforms and music program | $1,380 |
| Portland Missionary Alliance | 2025 life conference | $1,200 |
| La Pine High School | Cheer summer camp, senior class trip, nsrotc | $1,178 |
| Creswell Clubhouse | Enrichment club support | $1,000 |
| Go Ministries | Gcu/salem | $1,000 |
| Creswell Middle School | Future business leaders and volleyball shorts | $914 |
| Faith Christian School | Chess club | $740 |
| Pulaski School District Education Foundation | High school sr. Scholarships | $734 |
| Glencoe High School | Unified champion sports and color guard | $710 |
| Sheridan All Prep Academy | Maker mindset-STEM k-5 | $650 |
| Aumsville Elementary | Fish on fences and novel studies | $575 |
| Coffenberry Middle School | Future business leaders | $500 |
| FRC Team 1359 | 2026 build season | $500 |
| Hillsboro Girls Softball Association | 2025 spring season | $500 |
| Holy Trinity School | Omsi field trip | $500 |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Boost for literacy | $500 |
| Livingstone Preschool | Food safety | $500 |
| Minter Bridge PTA | New playground | $500 |
| New Heights Christian School | Kindergarten math/literacy AIDS | $500 |
| Phoenix High School | Golf invitational | $500 |
| Rogue Prmary PTO | Library expansion, books | $500 |
| Weddle Elementary School | Free little library | $500 |
| Evergreen Elementary School | School field trips | $400 |
| Talent Middle School | Football uniforms | $400 |
| Washington County Kids | Training - after school providers | $400 |
| Scott Elementary | Decodable readers | $364 |
| Grit 920 | Capacity building equipment | $350 |
| Old Stone Theatre | Craft room supplies | $333 |
| Silver Lake Community Youth Center | Youth nights | $333 |
| Colton Booster Club | Culinary update | $300 |
| Phoenix Elementary School | Rising locker | $300 |
| Keizer Elementary School | Culture club | $250 |
| Rochester Elementary School | Math fluency | $225 |
| Phoenix Talent School District | Family math night | $129 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Berger
- Kelly Kimsey
- Greg Hessler
- Holly Earle-Schultze
- Amy Kesecker
- Nikki Hughes
- Cindy Egnarski
- Sharon Newkirk
- Amanda Adams
Questions people ask
Does Help the Charity accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Help the Charity give?
$24,607 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Help the Charity?
Its 2025 filing lists Ron Berger (Director), Kelly Kimsey (Director), Greg Hessler (Director) and Holly Earle-Schultze (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Help the Charity fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.