Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Accepts applications
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation is a private foundation in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 94 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 104 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 94 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephanie Lockwood PO Box 147, Elm Grove, WI 53122 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 784-9778 |
| What to submit | Written form |
| Restrictions | Within the state of Wisconsin only |
What Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 94 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Program support | $400,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation | Program support | $240,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Kern Learning Program | Program support | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Foundation (Upaf) | Program support | $8,500 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Program support | $7,000 |
| The Women's Center of Waukesha | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Program support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Virtual Pet W | Program support | $4,500 |
| Asset Builders | Program support | $2,500 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | Program support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Program support | $2,500 |
| Mke Downtown | Program support | $2,500 |
| United Community Center | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Servic | Program support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering University | Program support | $2,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Program support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee | Program support | $2,500 |
| Independence First | Program support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Program support | $2,500 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (Ab | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sharp Literacy Milwaukee | Program support | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum Milwaukee | Program support | $2,500 |
| Vision Forward | Program support | $2,500 |
| Above the Clouds Milwaukee | Program support | $2,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Great Lakes | Program support | $2,000 |
| Serenity Inns Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Children Youth and Famil | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Reperatory Theater | Program support | $1,500 |
| Lad Lake Guiding Growth | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | Program support | $1,500 |
| UW Milwaukee School of Information Stud | Program support | $1,500 |
| Community Warehouse Inc | Program support | $1,500 |
| Wellpoint Care Network | Program support | $1,500 |
| Impact Inc | Program support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Lockwood
- Sharon Smallwood
Questions people ask
Does Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephanie Lockwood (Trustee) and Sharon Smallwood (Trustee).
What does Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.