Hellendall Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hellendall Family Foundation is a private foundation in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,622 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$103,622
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,173 the year before.
18% 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 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $81,173 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $103,622 | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Hellendall Family 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 Hellendall Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $86,622 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Feeding Research Center | Program support | $20,000 |
| Today Is A Good Day Foundation | Program support | $15,000 |
| Walnut Street Theatre | Program support | $15,000 |
| Earlham College | Program support | $15,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Franklin Institute | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cheltenham Police - Bicycle | Program support | $6,622 |
| Chelten Hills Railroad Club | Program support | $5,000 |
| Breathing Room Foundation (CTPD) | Program support | $2,000 |
| Auburn University | Program support | $1,000 |
| Austin Angels | Program support | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Program support | $1,000 |
| Villanova Rotc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Hogs and Honeys | Program support | $500 |
| Elkins Park Library | Program support | $200 |
| Temple Univ Public Radio | Program support | $200 |
| Friends of Briar Bush | Program support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Hellendall
Questions people ask
Does Hellendall Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hellendall Family Foundation give?
$103,622 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Hellendall Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Hellendall (Trustee).
What does Hellendall Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.