The Help for People Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Help for People Foundation is a private foundation in Norwich, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $275,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$275,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $424,500 the year before.
45% 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 | $390,000 | 32 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $424,500 | 21 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $275,000 | 20 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
The Help for People 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 The Help for People Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 10 | $130,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $45,000 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Holyoke | Support of educational programming | $40,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Support research of childhood cancer | $40,000 |
| Upper Valley Haven | Support for the unhoused | $40,000 |
| Friends of the Norris Cotton Cancer | Support for cancer research | $20,000 |
| Vermont Public | Support for public broadcasting | $20,000 |
| Willing Hands | Support for food access | $20,000 |
| Hartford Dismas House | Support of the formerly incarcerated | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | Support for public broadcasting | $10,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | Support for public broadcasting | $10,000 |
| Special Needs Support Center | Special needs community support | $10,000 |
| The Family Place | Community social safety net | $10,000 |
| Holyoke Art Inc | Support for the arts as a catalyst | $5,000 |
| Honduras Tolupan Ed Foundation | Support of rural literacy | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | Support for public broadcasting | $5,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Support for wildlife, people, ecosys | $5,000 |
| Norwich Community Collaborative | Restoration of historic grange hall | $5,000 |
| Norwich Public Library | Support for community library | $5,000 |
| Spark Community Center | Special needs community support | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Trails Alliance | Support accessible trails network | $5,000 |
| Wise | Support those affected by domestic v | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teresa Lyons
- Tracy Lyons Rodriguez
Questions people ask
Does The Help for People Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Help for People Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Help for People Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Teresa Lyons (Trustee) and Tracy Lyons Rodriguez (Trustee).
What does The Help for People Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.