Helen's Hope Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-2135918
Foundation Overview
Based in West Chicago, IL, Helen's Hope Foundation has awarded 299 grants totaling $11,117,477 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 15 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2,325 to $500,000, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$11,117,477
Total Assets
$746,923
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$12,500
% Median Grant Decline
-11%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%
10 of 62 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
50% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in West Chicago (19%), Chicago (14%), Elgin (13%).
Funding Trajectory
+64%
Strong 64% 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
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helen's Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administer Justice | $12,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Chosen People Ministries | $17,500 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $158,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Evangel Church | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $5,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Letourneau University | $50,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2024 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $5,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Orphan Care | 2024 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Medsend | $100,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2024 |
| Mission Lazarus | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| One For Isreal | $10,000 | Colleyville, TX, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Pioneers | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2024 |
| Vine Branch | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2024 |
| Wheaton Academy | $300,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| World Relief | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Christian Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Eths Foundation | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Faith & Learning International | $12,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Flourish Rwanda | $10,000 | River Forest, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Youth For Christ | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Children's Hunger Fund | $10,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | Food | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $6,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Athletics | 2024 |
| Naomi's House | $25,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Women Support | 2024 |
| One Nation Under God | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Voter Education | 2024 |
| Philemon House | $10,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Convert The Incarcerated | 2024 |
| Wheaton Christian Grammar School | $500,000 | Winfield, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Administer Justice | $12,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Chosen People Ministries | $17,500 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $158,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Evangel Church | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Hillsdale College | $5,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| Letourneau University | $50,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2024 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $5,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Orphan Care | 2024 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Medsend | $100,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2024 |
| Mission Lazarus | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2024 |
| One For Isreal | $10,000 | Colleyville, TX, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Pioneers | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2024 |
| Vine Branch | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2024 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2024 |
| Wheaton Academy | $300,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| World Relief | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Christian Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Eths Foundation | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Faith & Learning International | $12,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Flourish Rwanda | $10,000 | River Forest, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2024 |
| Youth For Christ | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Children's Hunger Fund | $10,000 | Sylmar, CA, US | Food | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $6,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Athletics | 2024 |
| Naomi's House | $25,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Women Support | 2024 |
| One Nation Under God | $5,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Voter Education | 2024 |
| Philemon House | $10,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Convert The Incarcerated | 2024 |
| Wheaton Christian Grammar School | $500,000 | Winfield, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Administer Justice | $12,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Chosen People Ministries | $17,500 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Courtside Ministries | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $125,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Evangel Church | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | $10,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2023 |
| Letourneau University | $50,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2023 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $10,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Orphan Care | 2023 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Medsend | $110,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Mission Lazarus | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Moody Church - Naomi's House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| New Canaan Society | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2023 |
| One For Isreal | $25,000 | Colleyville, TX, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Pioneers | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2023 |
| Vine Branch | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2023 |
| Wheaton Academy | $320,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| World Relief | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Christian Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Eths Foundation | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Faith & Learning International | $10,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Flourish Rwanda | $10,000 | River Forest, IL, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| On The Edge Ministries | $2,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2023 |
| Truth Alliance Foundation | $10,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Child Abuse | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ | $2,325 | Wheaton, IL, US | Education | 2023 |
| Administer Justice | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Chosen People Ministries | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Courtside Ministries | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $100,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Evangel Church | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $10,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Irish Bible Institute | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jews For Jesus | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Letourneau University | $100,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2022 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $15,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Orphan Care | 2022 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Medsend | $100,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Metro Fca | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Middle East Ministries | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Ministry Alliance | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Mission Athletes International | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Mission Lazarus | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Moody Church - Naomi's House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Northern Seminary | $3,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Olive Tree Congregation | $15,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| One For Isreal | $10,000 | Colleyville, TX, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Philemon House | $7,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Pioneers | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Souled Out Ministries | $10,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2022 |
| Vine Branch | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2022 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2022 |
| Wheaton Academy | $300,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| World Relief | $32,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Christian Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Administer Justice | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Chosen People Ministries | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Courtside Ministries | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $100,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Evangel Church | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $10,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Irish Bible Institute | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jews For Jesus | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Letourneau University | $100,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2022 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $15,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Orphan Care | 2022 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Medsend | $100,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Metro Fca | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Middle East Ministries | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Ministry Alliance | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Mission Athletes International | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Mission Lazarus | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Moody Church - Naomi's House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Northern Seminary | $3,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Olive Tree Congregation | $15,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| One For Isreal | $10,000 | Colleyville, TX, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Philemon House | $7,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Pioneers | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Souled Out Ministries | $10,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2022 |
| Vine Branch | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2022 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2022 |
| Wheaton Academy | $300,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| World Relief | $32,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Christian Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Administer Justice | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Chosen People Ministries | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Courtside Ministries | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $100,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Evangel Church | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $10,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Education | 2022 |
| Irish Bible Institute | $20,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Jews For Jesus | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Letourneau University | $100,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2022 |
| Lifesong For Orphans | $15,000 | Gridley, IL, US | Orphan Care | 2022 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Medsend | $100,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Metro Fca | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Middle East Bible Outreach | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Middle East Ministries | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Ministry Alliance | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Mission Athletes International | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Mission Lazarus | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Moody Church - Naomi's House | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Northern Seminary | $3,000 | Lisle, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Olive Tree Congregation | $15,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| One For Isreal | $10,000 | Colleyville, TX, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Philemon House | $7,500 | Carol Stream, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Pioneers | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Souled Out Ministries | $10,000 | Mt Prospect, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2022 |
| Vine Branch | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2022 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $50,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2022 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2022 |
| Wheaton Academy | $300,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2022 |
| World Relief | $32,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Christian Humanitarian Aid | 2022 |
| Administer Justice | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| By The Hand Club | $13,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $135,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Cru Foundation | $15,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Cs Lewis Institute | $5,000 | Springfield, VA, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Evangel Assembly Of God | $10,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Letourneau University | $50,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2021 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Medsend | $50,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2021 |
| Middle East Ministries | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Moody Church | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Metro Fca | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Education | 2021 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2021 |
| Vine Branch | $35,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2021 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2021 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2021 |
| Wheaton Academy | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2021 |
| Administer Justice | $7,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Corporate Chaplains Of Amer | $39,805 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $100,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Evangel Assembly Of God | $5,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Irish Bible Inst | $10,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Education | 2020 |
| Letourneau University | $20,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2020 |
| Medsend | $50,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2020 |
| Metro Fca | $6,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2020 |
| The Moody Church | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Truth Alliance Fundation | $5,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Vine Branch | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2020 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $90,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2020 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $7,500 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2020 |
| Administer Justice | $20,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $12,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $115,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Cru | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Evangel Assembly Of God | $5,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Evanston Township | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Jerusalem Baptist Mission (jbm) | $5,000 | Round Lake Beach, IL, US | Education | 2018 |
| Letourneau University | $100,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2018 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | $20,000 | Lebanon, TN, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Medsend | $25,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2018 |
| Ministry Alliance | $3,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Mission Lazarus | $12,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Moody Church | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Ncs Vine Branch | $35,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Education | 2018 |
| Olive Tree Building | $25,000 | Prospect Heights, IL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Pmpa | $5,000 | Brecksville, OH, US | Education | 2018 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2018 |
| Tlc Pregnancy Services | $5,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Healthcare | 2018 |
| Truth Alliance Fundation | $7,500 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | $25,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Athletics | 2018 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $15,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2018 |
| Corporate Chaplains Of Amer | $45,603 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Pennellching | $41,940 | Ft Pierce, FL, US | Ministry | 2018 |
| Administer Justice | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Calderwood Baptist Church | $10,000 | East Kilbride, GLASGOW, UK | Ministry | 2017 |
| Choosen People Ministries | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministries | 2017 |
| Christian Embassy | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Corporate Chaplains Of Amer | $39,147 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $106,479 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Cru | $5,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Evangel Assembly Of God | $30,000 | Hanover Park, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Greater European Mission | $15,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Jerusalem Baptist Mission (jbm) | $5,000 | Round Lake Beach, IL, US | Education | 2017 |
| Letourneau University | $25,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2017 |
| Medsend | $50,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2017 |
| Mission Lazarus | $5,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Moody Church | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| New Canaan Society | $5,438 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Officers' Christian Fellowship | $5,500 | Englewood, CO, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2017 |
| Truth Alliance Fundation | $5,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Vine Branch | $60,000 | Marion, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Visionary Families | $3,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Ministry | 2017 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $40,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2017 |
| Wheaton Academy | $150,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Education | 2017 |
| Administer Justice | $10,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Choosen People Ministries | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministries | 2016 |
| Corporate Chaplains Of Amer | $37,440 | Charlotte, NC, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | $100,000 | Streamwood, IL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Fellowship For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Greater European Mission | $15,000 | Monument, CO, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Irish Bible Institute | $10,000 | Dublin, N/A, EI | Bible Study | 2016 |
| Letourneau University | $118,000 | Longview, TX, US | Education | 2016 |
| Medsend | $100,000 | Stantford, CT, US | Healthcare | 2016 |
| Mission Lazarus | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| New Canaan Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Set Free Ministries Of St Louis | $7,500 | St Louis, MO, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Christian Education | 2016 |
| Teach The Children | $22,300 | Pawleys Island, SC, US | Christrian Education | 2016 |
| Truth Alliance Fundation | $10,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Vine Branch | $35,000 | Marion, IL, US | Ministry | 2016 |
| Westmister Christian Scho | $165,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Christian Education | 2016 |
| Wheaton Academy | $125,000 | West Chicago, IL, US | Christian Education | 2016 |
| Wheaton Christian Gammar School | $10,000 | Winfield, IL, US | Christian Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Helen's Hope Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 54-2135918 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1N255 INDIAN KNOLL RD West Chicago, IL 60185-2467 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Helen's Hope Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Benard B Bertsche |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Jeanne Bertsche |
| Trustee | Michael Bertsche |
| Trustee | Patrick Bertsche |
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
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.