Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation 32 0393 00 2
Historical FunderElm Grove, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6238856 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded94
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$24.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEPHANIE LOCKWOOD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 147, ELM GROVE WI 53122 |
| Phone | 2627849778 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | WITHIN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN ONLY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $400,000 |
| Froedtert Hospital Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $240,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Kern Learning Program | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $10,000 |
| United Performing Arts Foundation (Upaf) | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $8,500 |
| Riveredge Nature Center | Newburg, WI | Program support | $7,000 |
| The Women's Center of Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society Virtual Pet W | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $4,500 |
| Asset Builders | Madison, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Mke Downtown | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran Child & Family Servic | Germantown, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering University | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Independence First | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (Ab | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sharp Literacy Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Museum Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Vision Forward | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Above the Clouds Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Adult & Teen Challenge Great Lakes | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Serenity Inns Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $2,000 |
| Coalition for Children Youth and Famil | West Allis, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Reperatory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Lad Lake Guiding Growth | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Uw Milwaukee School of Information Stud | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Community Warehouse Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Wellpoint Care Network | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Impact Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Hope Center Waukesha | Waukesha, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Conservancy for Healing and Heritage | Franklin, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Archdiocese of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Benedict Center | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Walker's Point Youth and Family Center | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Our Next Generation | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Life's Connection | Mukwonago, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Literacy Services of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Milwaukee Chamber Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Curative Care Network | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Discovery World LLC | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| LA Causa Crisis Nursery & Respite Center | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| First Stage Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Civic Music Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
| Hope Center Wisconsin | Waukesha, WI | Program support | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 94 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,019,050 | 94 |
| 2023 | $1,723,000 | 104 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543099349100644
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6238856
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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