Claire L Helsing Foundation
Invitation OnlyStamford, Connecticut · EIN 47-1865899 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$147K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$4,500
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Food Bank | Wallingford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $14,000 |
| Building One Community | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $12,000 |
| New Covenant House of Hospitality | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $11,000 |
| Aclu of Connecticut Foundation | Hartford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $10,000 |
| Campaign for Justice Connecticut Legal Services Inc | Middletown, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Western Connecticut | Danbury, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $7,500 |
| Ferguson Library | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $7,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants | Bridgeport, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $6,500 |
| Stamford High School- Strawberry Hill Players | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $6,500 |
| Domus Foundation | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Fairgate Farm Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Stamford Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Shelter for the Homeless Aka Pacific House | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| The Rowan Center Fka Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Educ | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $4,500 |
| Interfaith Council of Southwestern Ct | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $4,000 |
| Buildon Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $3,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Hartford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $3,000 |
| Operation Fuel Inc | Hartford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $3,000 |
| Barlett Arboretum & Gardens | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Future 5 | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Mill River Park Collaborative Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Soundwaters Cove Island Park | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,500 |
| Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,000 |
| Women's Mentoring Network Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter | Darien, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
| Back to School Shop Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
| Starfish Connection Inc | Stamford, CT | As per recipient's designated purpose | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $131,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501929349100805
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1865899
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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