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Helix Foundation

Preselected recipients only Reston, Virginia · EIN 921202744

Helix Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,018 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $45,018 and the largest $45,018. 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 by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$10.2 million
2024$00$4.0 million
2025$45,0181$4.4 million

How to apply

Helix 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$45,018

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sterling Donor-Advised Fund
Reston, VA
General support$45,018

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Helix Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Helix Foundation give?

$45,018 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $45,018.

Who runs Helix Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David R Liu (President/Director) and Julie F Liu (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).

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