Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundation
Historical FunderWayland, Massachusetts · EIN 86-2580241 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Helaine Edgar Opportunity Foundatio |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Kelley Lane, Wayland MA 01778 |
| Phone | 8478596880 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | Application process includes recommendation of high school counselor, including a statement from the student of their goals and aspirations. |
| Deadlines | April 1 |
| Restrictions | Minorities and women living in the inner city of Chicago. |
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
80% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AID Coalition | Bryn Mawr, PA | Brothers and Sisters Israel in Crisis Appeal | $36,000 |
| Growing Home Inc | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Industrial Council for Nearwest Chi | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| West Town Bikes | Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Chabad Center of Sudbury INC | Sudbury, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($125,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $265,336 | 11 |
| 2022 | $160,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532729349100768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-2580241
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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