Helle Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-4842124
Foundation Overview
Based in Edwards, CO, Helle Family Foundation has awarded 265 grants totaling $5,607,241 to organizations in Oregon, Illinois and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $25 to $300,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,607,241
Total Assets
$22,339,407
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Decline
-50%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 52%
14 of 27 recipients (52%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
54% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (53%), Golf (13%), Evanston (11%).
Funding Trajectory
+187%
Strong 187% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes
Dual focus on community projects (77%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helle Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa New Life Ministries | $1,500 | Portland, OR, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| American Red Cross | $35,564 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| B The Difference | $2,500 | Doral, FL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Clearbrook | $1,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Eagle Valley Community Fund | $101,516 | Edwards, CO, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $50,339 | Glenview, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Glenview Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | Golf, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Guardian Scholars Foundation | $12,214 | West Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Hooker County Community Foundation | $2,500 | Mullen, NE, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Lift Up | $5,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $10,453 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Pecs Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Ross K Macneill Foundation | $1,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Safari Club International Foundation | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Institute | $20,801 | Vail, CO, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| The Josselyn Center | $133,513 | Northbrook, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| University Of Illinois | $271,127 | Champaign, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Vail Health Foundation | $25,870 | Edwards, CO, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Vail Veterns Foundation Inc | $12,881 | Vail, CO, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | $5,108 | Avon, CO, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Womans Board Of Rush | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Youth Power 365 | $1,000 | Eagle, CO, US | To Further Program Services | 2024 |
| Africa New Life | $1,500 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Am Cancer | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $25,141 | Cambridge, MA, US | On 11/16/2023, The Foundation Donated 653 Shs Of Pshzf With A Book Value Of $38.50 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| B The Difference | $2,500 | Doral, FL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Bcrf | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Bjorn This Way | $500 | Portland, OR, US | None | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Clearbrook | $1,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Coloradogivesorg | $1,000 | Arvada, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders Usa | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | $125,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $50,463 | Golf, IL, US | On 11/16/2023, The Foundation Donated 266 Shs Of Aapl With A Book Value Of $189.71 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| Friends Of Mountain Rescue | $5,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Friends Of Vail Mountain Rescue | $5,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Guardian Scholars | $12,235 | Boulder, CO, US | On 11/16/2023, The Foundation Donated 34 Shs Of Brkb With A Book Value Of $359.86 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| Hadley Womans Board | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Hooker Co Community Foundation | $2,500 | Mullen, NE, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Lift Up Routt County | $5,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Loyola University Of Chicago | $19,951 | Chicago, IL, US | On 11/16/2023, The Foundation Donated 57 Shs Of Dia With A Book Value Of $350.02 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| Midwest Buddhist Temple | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Pprm | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Providence Englewood Charter | $1,300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Spri | $20,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| The Josselyn Center | $125,000 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| The Josselyn Center | $10,151 | Northfield, IL, US | On 11/16/2023, The Foundation Donated 29 Shs Of Dia With A Book Value Of $350.02 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| The Woman's Board Of Rush | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $101,244 | Urbana, IL, US | On 10/4/2023, The Foundation Donated 583 Shs Of Aapl With A Book Value Of $173.66 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $49,835 | Urbana, IL, US | On 10/4/2023, The Foundation Donated 145 Shs Of Brkb With A Book Value Of $343.69 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $100,290 | Urbana, IL, US | On 10/4/2023, The Foundation Donated 303 Shs Of Dia With A Book Value Of $330.99 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Ur Chicago Alliance | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | $25,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Vail Valley Veterans | $12,500 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | $5,000 | Avon, CO, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $10,495 | Chicago, IL, US | On 12/5/2023, The Foundation Donated 29 Shs Of Dia With A Book Value Of $361.91 To Help Further The Organization's Program Services. Valuations Are Based On The Average Of The High/low Share Price On The Date Of The Contribution. | 2023 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $45,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Arrupe College | $25 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Bjorn This Way | $500 | Portland, OR, US | None | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | $105,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $50,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Glen View Scholarship Foundation | $7,500 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Guardian Scholars | $12,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Hadley Womans Board | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Lift Up Routt County | $5,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $24,975 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Pecs Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Ross K Mac Neill Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Rumc Woman's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Sci Foundation | $2,500 | Sequim, WA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Spri | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Josselyn Center | $227,500 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $300,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | $20,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Vail Valley Veterans | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | $5,000 | Avon, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $45,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Arrupe College | $25 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Bjorn This Way | $500 | Portland, OR, US | None | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Clearbrook | $500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | $105,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $50,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Glen View Scholarship Foundation | $7,500 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Guardian Scholars | $12,000 | Boulder, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Hadley Womans Board | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Lift Up Routt County | $5,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $24,975 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Pecs Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Ross K Mac Neill Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Rumc Woman's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Sci Foundation | $2,500 | Sequim, WA, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Spri | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| The Josselyn Center | $227,500 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $300,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation | $20,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Vail Valley Veterans | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | $5,000 | Avon, CO, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $35,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Arrupe College | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Clearbrook | $500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Colorado Cattleman | $500 | Aravada, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Come To Believe | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Eagle Valley Behavioral Health | $20,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | $60,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $20,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Friends Of Vail Mountain Res | $5,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Hadley Womans Board | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Inner City Education Programs | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $500 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Lift Up Routt County | $5,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Midwest Buddhist Temple | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Overland Summers Foundation | $1,000 | Williamstown, MA, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Pecs Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Ross K Mac Neill Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Rumc Woman's Board | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Sci Foundation | $2,500 | Sequim, WA, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Foundation | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| The Josselyn Center | $165,000 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| U Of C Cancer Research Foundation | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| U Of C Crime & Ed Lab | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $250,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Ur Chicago Alliance | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Vail Valley Veterans | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Program | $35,000 | Warwick, RI, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | $2,500 | Avon, CO, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Arrupe College | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Chicago Ecohouse | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $15,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | $25,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $20,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Friends Of Vail Mountain Res | $5,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Hadley Womans Board | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Lift Up Routt County | $5,000 | Steamboat Springs, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Northshore University Health | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Oaks Christian School | $15,000 | Westlake Village, CA, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Pecs Foundation | $22,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Rumc Womans Board | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Sci Foundation | $2,500 | Sequim, WA, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Special Operation Warrior Foundation | $2,500 | Tampa, FL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Foundation | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| The Josselyn Center | $142,500 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | $250 | New York, NY, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| U Of C Crime & Ed Lab | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $180,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| University Of Michigan | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Vail Christian High School | $2,000 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Vail Health Services Foundation (evbh) | $22,500 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Vail Valley Veterans | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Woman's Board Northwestern University | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Auxiliary Of North Shore | $2,500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Connections For The Homeless | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| East Village Youth Program | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Friends Of Vail Mountain Rescue | $7,500 | Edwards, CO, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Our Community Foundation Co | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Pecs Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| The Josselyn Center | $50,000 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| The University Of Michigan | $2,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $235,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Woman's Board Of Rumc | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2018 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Arrupe College | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| East Village Youth Program | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Emerald City Theatre | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $50,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Hadley's Womans Board | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Harrison & Held | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Jsspva | $500 | Kenilworth, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Kenilworth Unum Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Our Community Foundation Co | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Pecs Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Ravinia Festival | $7,000 | Gurnee, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| The Auxiliary Of North Shore | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| The Josselyn Center | $50,000 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| The University Of Michigan | $1,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Uc Cancer Research Foundation Auxiliary Board | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $50,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Woman's Board Of Rumc | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Youth Guidance Bam Program | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Africa New Life | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Arrupe College | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| East Village Youth Program | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | $50,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Friends Of Vail Mountain Rescue | $2,500 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Gvc Scholarship Foundation | $10,000 | Golf, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Helle Charitable Fund | $48,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Nsbn Usa | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Our Community Foundation Co | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Pecs Foundation | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Provident Englewood Charter | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| The Josselyn Center | $6,000 | Northfield, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| The University Of Michigan | $1,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| University Of Illinois Foundation | $50,000 | Urbana, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
| Woman's Board Of Rumc | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2016 |
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$21,037,508
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$5,000
median grant |
Englewood, CO
Same state |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Helle Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 46-4842124 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1498 Edwards, CO 81632-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Helle Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Daniel G Helle |
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| Director | Cynthia M Helle |
| Director | Keith Yamada |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.