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Helen J Busiel Trust

Preselected recipients only Johnston, Rhode Island · EIN 026004698

Helen J Busiel Trust is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,012 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,753 and the largest $11,506. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $23,288 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$21,8723$465,747
2024$23,2883$477,483
2025$23,0123$506,693

How to apply

Helen J Busiel Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Helen J Busiel Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Hampshire.

StateGrantsAmount
New Hampshire2$17,259
New York1$5,753

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
New Hampshire Humane Society
Laconia, NH
Unrestricted gift$11,506
Taylor Community
Laconia, NH
Unrestricted gift$5,753
United Church Board for Ministerial
New York, NY
Unrestricted gift$5,753

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Helen J Busiel Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Helen J Busiel Trust give?

$23,012 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,753.

Who runs Helen J Busiel Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Citizens N A (Trustee).

What does Helen J Busiel Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and faith communities.

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