Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Nederland, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. 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$21,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$26,883
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,100 the year before.
36% 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 | $25,832 | 15 | $54,241 |
| 2024 | $20,100 | 10 | $37,827 |
| 2025 | $21,000 | 11 | $26,883 |
How to apply
Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund 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 Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $13,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charties of Southeast Texas | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Community-Care Prayer | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Nutrition Services for Seniors | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Jude Hospital | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Girls Haven | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Some Other Place | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Golden Triangle Audubon Society | Chartiable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Hirschfield
- Betty Helms
Questions people ask
Does Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund give?
$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Hirschfield (Trustee) and Betty Helms (Trustee).
What does Norman H Helms Jr Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.