The Helis Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 72-6020536
Foundation Overview
Based in New Orleans, LA, The Helis Foundation has awarded 230 grants totaling $10,381,196 to organizations in Louisiana, Mississippi and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $840,420, with a median award of $15,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$10,381,196
Total Assets
$85,678,583
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
61
Median Grant
$11,000
% Median Grant Growth
+9%
(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
Closed Network: 15%
9 of 61 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Louisiana
89% of all grants are concentrated in Louisiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in New Orleans (92%), Metairie (5%), Covington (1%).
Funding Trajectory
-8%
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Helis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts Of America | $7,500 | Metairie, LA, US | In Memory Donation, Support Pillars Of Scouting | 2023 |
| Bridge House Corporation | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Bureau Of Governmental Research | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Drainage And Street Infrastructure | 2023 |
| Central Catholic High School | $2,000 | Morgan City, LA, US | In Memory Of | 2023 |
| Crimestoppers Inc | $10,000 | Metairie, LA, US | Annual Awards | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kid Smart | $26,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Resources Budget For Art Supplies | 2023 |
| Liberty's Kitchen Inc | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Youth Development Program | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Meeting And Awards | 2023 |
| National Jewish Health | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Morgridge Academy For Chronically Ill Children | 2023 |
| New Orleans Police And Justice Foundation | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Stake Out For Justice | 2023 |
| Preservation Resource Center | $52,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense | 2023 |
| Second Harvester Of Greater No & Acadiana | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Share Our Strength | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | No Kid Hungry Campaign | 2023 |
| The National World War Ii Museum | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Building Fund | 2023 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Support Patient Transport Program | 2023 |
| Tulane Cancer Center | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Gunning For A Cure | 2023 |
| United Negro College Fund | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship | 2023 |
| United Way For The Greater New Orleans | $125,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Poverty Eradication Work | 2023 |
| Urban League Of Louisiana | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Event | 2023 |
| Arc Athens Inc | $15,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Bill Faglay Fund For The Future | 2023 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense, Art For All, Art Of A/c | 2023 |
| Dancing Grounds | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Educational Programing | 2023 |
| French Quarter Festivals Inc | $27,110 | New Orleans, LA, US | Musician Sponsorship Program | 2023 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation | $71,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Digital Systems Lead Position, Hospitality Lounge, Curitorial Work | 2023 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | $55,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays In October, And Art Of All | 2023 |
| Louisiana Endowment For The Humantities | $39,049 | New Orleans, LA, US | Passing It On: The Art Of John T Scott | 2023 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | $35,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses And Ovation Program | 2023 |
| New Orleans Botanical Gardens Foundation | $8,300 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enrique Alferez Wednesday Free Days | 2023 |
| New Orleans Film Society | $21,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Community Programming | 2023 |
| New Orleans Museum Of Art | $255,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission For Art & A/c, Free Admission For La Residents | 2023 |
| Storm King Center | $10,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | Support Of 2022 Season | 2023 |
| Tennessee Williamsnew Orleans Literary | $18,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Literary Discussion And Performances Including Free Workshops | 2023 |
| Rivers Institute For Contemporary & Thought | $65,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Research And Development | 2023 |
| The New Orleans Center For Creative Arts Institute | $35,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artists In Residence Program | 2023 |
| The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art | $699,767 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of General Operating Expenses, Support Of The Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions And Other Exhibitions, And La Residents Free Admission Days | 2023 |
| Us Biennial Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of General Operations | 2023 |
| Friends Of Wwoz Inc | $60,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Jazz Festing In Place - Wwoz-fm | 2023 |
| Wwno 899 | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enhance Current Cultural Content And Reporting | 2023 |
| Young Aspirationsyoung Artist | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artist In Residence Program | 2023 |
| Young Audiences Of Louisiana | $18,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Baby Artsplay Program | 2023 |
| Louisiana Appleseed | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wlae New Orleans | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of George Rodrique Documentary | 2023 |
| Newcomb Art Museum | $20,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support Field Trips And Youth Programming | 2023 |
| Committee For A Better New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of General Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| New Orleans Hispanic Hertiage Foundation | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsor Azucar Event | 2023 |
| St Augustine High School | $20,250 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $5,000 | Metairie, LA, US | In Memory Of | 2023 |
| Arts New Orleans | $91,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of Luna Fete Event | 2023 |
| Friends Of City Park | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Heart Of The Park | 2023 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support The Founders Event | 2023 |
| New Orleans African American Museum | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Callas & Conversation Series | 2023 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support The Named Healing Arts Garden In Memory Of William G. Helis Jr. | 2023 |
| The Ella Project | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Pro Bono Legal Counsel For Artists | 2023 |
| Louisiana First Foundation | $2,500 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Support Of Annual Fundraiser | 2023 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Rehousing Flex Fund - Homelessness Initiative | 2023 |
| Amistad Research Center | $11,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support The Restoration Of Jacob Lawerence Toussaint L'overtures Series | 2023 |
| City Park Convervancy | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Art For All - Free Wednesdays | 2023 |
| Madison Square Park Conservacy | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Support 20th Anniversary Arts Program | 2023 |
| New Orleans Ballet Theatre | $20,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Students Attendance Of The Nutcracker | 2023 |
| New Orleans Tourism And Cultural Fund | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Honors Gala | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Metairie, LA, US | In Memory Donation, Support Pillars Of Scouting | 2022 |
| Bridge House Corporation | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Metairie, LA, US | New Orleans Heart Ball | 2022 |
| Bureau Of Governmental Research | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Drainage And Street Infrastructure | 2022 |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church | $500 | Greenville, MS, US | In Memory Of | 2022 |
| Court Watch Nola | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship Donation | 2022 |
| Crimestoppers Inc | $10,000 | Metairie, LA, US | Annual Awards | 2022 |
| Hermann-grima Gallier Historic Houses | $3,700 | New Orleans, LA, US | Patron Support For Historic Houses Society | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater New Orleans | $13,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kid Smart | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Resources Budget For Art Supplies | 2022 |
| Liberty's Kitchen Inc | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Youth Development Program | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Meeting And Awards | 2022 |
| National Jewish Health | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Morgridge Academy For Chronically Ill Children | 2022 |
| New Orleans Police And Justice Foundation | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Stake Out For Justice | 2022 |
| Preservation Resource Center | $52,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense | 2022 |
| Second Harvester Of Greater No & Acadiana | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Share Our Strength | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | No Kid Hungry Campaign | 2022 |
| The National World War Ii Museum | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| The Pelican Institute | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of Smart On Crime | 2022 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Support Patient Transport Program | 2022 |
| Tulane Cancer Center | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Gunning For A Cure | 2022 |
| United Negro College Fund | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship | 2022 |
| United Way For The Greater New Orleans | $125,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Poverty Eradication Work | 2022 |
| Urban League Of Greater New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Event | 2022 |
| Arts Council Of New Orleans | $40,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Unframed Murals Phase Ii | 2022 |
| Arc Athens Inc | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Bill Faglay Fund For The Future | 2022 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | $125,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense, Art For All, Art Of A/c | 2022 |
| Dancing Grounds | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Educational Programing | 2022 |
| French Quarter Festivals Inc | $20,100 | New Orleans, LA, US | Musician Sponsorship Program | 2022 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation | $63,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Digital Systems Lead Position | 2022 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | $58,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays In October, And Art Of All | 2022 |
| Louisiana Endowment For The Humantities | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Construction & Renovation John Scott Center At Turners Hall | 2022 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | $60,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses And Ovation Program | 2022 |
| New Orleans Botanical Gardens Foundation | $57,307 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enrique Alferez Wednesday Free Days | 2022 |
| New Orleans Film Society | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Community Programming | 2022 |
| New Orleans Museum Of Art | $251,600 | New Orleans, LA, US | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission For Art & A/c, Free Admission For La Residents | 2022 |
| Storm King Center | $10,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | Support Of 2022 Season | 2022 |
| Tennessee Williamsnew Orleans Literary | $17,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Literary Discussion And Performances Including Free Workshops | 2022 |
| The New Orleans Center For Creative Arts Institute | $35,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artists In Residence Program | 2022 |
| The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art | $765,879 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of General Operating Expenses, Support Of The Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions And Other Exhibitions, And La Residents Free Admission Days | 2022 |
| Us Biennial Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Wwoz Inc | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Jazz Festing In Place - Wwoz-fm | 2022 |
| Wwno 899 | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enhance Current Cultural Content And Reporting | 2022 |
| Young Aspirationsyoung Artist | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artist In Residence Program | 2022 |
| Young Audiences Of Louisiana | $18,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Baby Artsplay Program | 2022 |
| Louisiana Appleseed | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vail Jazz Foundation | $15,000 | Vail, CO, US | Mardi Gras In July | 2022 |
| Wlae New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | George Dunbar Documentary | 2022 |
| Hillard Art Museum | $5,000 | Lafayette, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Loyola University College Of Law | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | In Memory Of Moon Landrieu | 2022 |
| New Orleans Business Alliance | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Public Murals In Joe Brown Park | 2022 |
| New Orleans Hispanic Hertiage Foundation | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsor Azucar Event | 2022 |
| St Augustine High School | $10,250 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Dominic School | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | In Memory Of | 2022 |
| The Children's Tumor Foundation | $1,000 | Phildelphia, PA, US | In Memory Of | 2022 |
| Tulane University | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of New Orleans Book Festival | 2022 |
| Young Leadership Council | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Wednesdays In The Square | 2022 |
| Arts New Orleans | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of Luna Fete Event | 2022 |
| Friends Of City Park | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Heart Of The Park Honoring Dr. Tlaloc Alferez | 2022 |
| Friends Of Lafitte Greenway | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsor Super Nova Event | 2022 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support The Founders Event | 2022 |
| Museum Of Southern Jewish Experience | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support 1st Birthday Celebration | 2022 |
| New Orleans African American Museum | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Callas & Conversation Series | 2022 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support The Named Healing Arts Garden In Memory Of William G. Helis Jr. | 2022 |
| The Ella Project | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Pro Bono Legal Counsel For Artists | 2022 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Power Of 10 Event | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $6,000 | Metairie, LA, US | In Memory Donation, Support Pillars Of Scouting | 2021 |
| Bridge House Corporation | $20,287 | New Orleans, LA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Carmelite Monastery | $1,000 | Jackson, MS, US | In Memory Donation | 2021 |
| Catholic Foundation Of South Louisiana | $50,000 | Schriever, LA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Committee For A Better New Orleans | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Court Watch Nola | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | In Honor Of Donation | 2021 |
| Crimestoppers Inc | $10,000 | Metairie, LA, US | Annual Awards | 2021 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater New Orleans | $13,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Kid Smart | $12,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Resources Budget | 2021 |
| Liberty's Kitchen Inc | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Youth Development Program | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Meeting And Awards | 2021 |
| National Jewish Health | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Morgridge Academy For Chronically Ill Children | 2021 |
| New Orleans Police And Justice Foundation | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Hermes Challenge | 2021 |
| Preservation Resource Center | $53,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense | 2021 |
| Second Harvester Of Greater No & Acadiana | $150,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Shatterproof | $1,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | In Memory Donation | 2021 |
| The National World War Ii Museum | $51,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Building Fund | 2021 |
| The Pelican Institute | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of Smart On Crime | 2021 |
| Touro Infirmary Foundation | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Breast Cancer Center | 2021 |
| Tulane Cancer Center | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Gunning For A Cure | 2021 |
| United Negro College Fund | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship | 2021 |
| United Way For The Greater New Orleans | $125,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Poverty Eradication Work | 2021 |
| Urban League Of Greater New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Event | 2021 |
| Arts Council Of New Orleans | $160,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Unframed Murals Phase Ii | 2021 |
| Arc Athens Inc | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Bill Faglay Fund For The Future | 2021 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | $135,180 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense, Art For All, Art Of A/c | 2021 |
| Dancing Grounds | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Dance For Social Change | 2021 |
| French Quarter Festivals Inc | $20,100 | New Orleans, LA, US | Musician Sponsorship Program | 2021 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation | $35,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Digital Systems Lead Position | 2021 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | $99,700 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays In October, And Art Of All | 2021 |
| Louisiana Endowment For The Humantities | $160,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Construction & Renovation John Scott Center At Turners Hall | 2021 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | $35,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses And Ovation Program | 2021 |
| New Orleans Botanical Gardens Foundation | $62,472 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enrique Alferez Wednesday Free Days | 2021 |
| New Orleans Film Society | $21,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Community Programming | 2021 |
| New Orleans Museum Of Art | $262,988 | New Orleans, LA, US | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission For Art & A/c, Free Admission For La Residents | 2021 |
| Storm King Center | $10,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | Support Of 2021 Season | 2021 |
| Tennessee Williamsnew Orleans Literary | $20,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Literary Discussion And Performances Including Free Workshops | 2021 |
| Rivers Institute For Contemporary & Thought | $40,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Research And Development | 2021 |
| The New Orleans Center For Creative Arts Institute | $35,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artists In Residence Program | 2021 |
| The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art | $806,815 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of General Operating Expenses, Support Of The Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions And Other Exhibitions, And La Residents Free Admission Days | 2021 |
| Us Biennial Inc | $152,500 | New York, NY, US | Support Of General Operations | 2021 |
| Friends Of Wwoz Inc | $30,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Jazz Festing In Place - Wwoz-fm | 2021 |
| University Of New Orleans | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enhance Current Cultural Content And Reporting For Wwno 89.9 | 2021 |
| Young Aspirationsyoung Artist | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artist In Residence Program | 2021 |
| Young Audiences Of Louisiana | $18,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Baby Artsplay Program | 2021 |
| Louisiana Appleseed | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vail Jazz Foundation | $10,000 | Vail, CO, US | Louis Armstrong Music | 2021 |
| Greater New Orleans Educational Television Fdn | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Irma Thomas Documentary - Wyes New Orleans | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $5,000 | Metairie, LA, US | Distinguished Citizen | 2020 |
| Bridge House Corporation | $20,287 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Bureau Of Governmental Research | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sustainers Circle | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Of Southeast Louisiana | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Hurricane Laura Relief | 2020 |
| Committee For A Better New Orleans | $2,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Court Watch Nola | $3,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Crimestoppers Inc | $10,000 | Metairie, LA, US | Annual Awards | 2020 |
| French Quarter Festivals Inc | $20,100 | New Orleans, LA, US | Preservation Hall Stage | 2020 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | In Memory Of | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Junior League Of New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Diaper Bank | 2020 |
| Kid Smart | $13,750 | New Orleans, LA, US | School Resources Budget | 2020 |
| Liberty's Kitchen Inc | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Youth Development Program | 2020 |
| Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | La Culture Care Fund | 2020 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | $10,000 | Covington, LA, US | Patient Transportation | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Meeting And Awards | 2020 |
| National Jewish Health | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Morgridge Academy For Chronically Ill Children | 2020 |
| New Orleans Police And Justice Foundation | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Stake In For Justice | 2020 |
| Preservation Resource Center | $53,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense | 2020 |
| Second Harvester Of Greater No & Acadiana | $100,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| The Ella Project | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| The Hellenic Initiative | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Virtual Gala | 2020 |
| The National World War Ii Museum | $54,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Building Fund | 2020 |
| The Posse Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Power Of 10,000 Event | 2020 |
| Touro Infirmary Foundation | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Cancer Rehab Area | 2020 |
| Tulane Cancer Center | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Gunning For A Cure | 2020 |
| United Negro College Fund | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship | 2020 |
| United Way For The Greater New Orleans | $137,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Entergy Challenge Grant Campaign & Ongoing Poverty Eradication Work | 2020 |
| Urban League Of Greater New Orleans | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Annual Event | 2020 |
| Arts Council Of New Orleans | $100,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support For Unframed Murals Phase Ii | 2020 |
| Arts District Of New Orleans | $2,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsor Of Jamming On Julia | 2020 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | $80,820 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expense, Martin Luther King Day Programming, And Other Various Events | 2020 |
| Dancing Grounds | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Dance For Social Change | 2020 |
| Friends Of City Park | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Heart Of The Park Hat | 2020 |
| Friends Of Lafitte Greenway | $5,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Supernova Event | 2020 |
| Le Petit Theatre | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Associated Educational Programming | 2020 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | $40,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays In October, And Other Events | 2020 |
| Louisiana Endowment For The Humantities | $100,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Construction & Renovation John Scott Center At Turners Hall | 2020 |
| New Orleans African American Museum | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Conversations, Culture And Callas Series | 2020 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Operating Expenses And Ovation Program | 2020 |
| New Orleans Botanical Gardens Foundation | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enrique Alferez Wednesday Free Days | 2020 |
| New Orleans Film Society | $15,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Community Programming | 2020 |
| New Orleans Museum Of Art | $272,465 | New Orleans, LA, US | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission For Art & A/c, Free Admission For La Residents | 2020 |
| Newcomb Art Museum | $16,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of Orleans Students Virtual Field Trips | 2020 |
| Storm King Center | $10,000 | New Windsor, NY, US | Support Of 2020 Season | 2020 |
| Tennessee Williamsnew Orleans Literary | $16,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Literary Discussion And Performances Including Free Workshops | 2020 |
| Kemper And Lelia Williams Foundation | $75,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of The Publication Of Enrique Alferez: Sculptors | 2020 |
| The New Orleans Center For Creative Arts Institute | $38,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artists In Residence Program | 2020 |
| The Ogden Museum Of Southern Art | $840,420 | New Orleans, LA, US | Support Of General Operating Expenses, Support Of The Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions And Other Exhibitions, And La Residents Free Admission Days | 2020 |
| Us Biennial Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Of General Operations | 2020 |
| Wwoz-fm | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Piano Night & Groovapedia | 2020 |
| Wwno 899 | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Enhance Current Cultural Content And Reporting | 2020 |
| Young Aspirationsyoung Artist | $25,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Artist In Residence Program | 2020 |
| Young Audiences Of Louisiana | $18,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Baby Artsplay Program | 2020 |
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$48,290,806
(↓ Smaller) |
$20,000
median grant |
New Orleans, LA
Same state |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Helis Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 72-6020536 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 201 ST CHARLES AVE SUITE 2600 New Orleans, LA 70170-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Helis Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | David A Kerstein |
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| Vice President | Michael F Schott |
| Secretary | Linda A Reeg |
| Treasurer | Jane C Fiegler |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
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.