Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund
Accepts applications
Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $318,183 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $63,637. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$318,183
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$63,637
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $284,091 the year before.
27% 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 | $280,409 | 10 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $284,091 | 10 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $318,183 | 11 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America - Myra Savage 301 Commerce St FL 24, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 390-6921 |
| What to submit | Letter format - nature of the organization and purpose of grant request |
| Deadlines | June 1 |
| Restrictions | FOR PURPOSES DEFINED IN IRC SECTION 501(c)(3) |
What Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $198,183 |
| Florida | 5 | $105,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Hickory | Unrestricted general | $63,637 |
| NCH Healthcare Systems Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Lees-McRae College | Unrestricted general | $38,182 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Unrestricted general | $38,182 |
| Grandfather Home for Children | Unrestricted general | $38,182 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Elk River Helping Hands | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Youth Haven Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinic | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1.
How much does Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund give?
$318,183 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Cecilia Young Willard Helping Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and environment and conservation.