Helen a Carlos Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 86-3778397 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$153K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
38% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annuciation Cathedral | Atlanta, GA | Religion | $30,000 |
| Metropolis of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | East Point, GA | Community service | $10,000 |
| Christian City | Lawrenceville, GA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Project Mexico | Chula Vista, CA | Community service | $10,000 |
| American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association | Washington, DC | Religious | $5,000 |
| Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox | Marietta, GA | Religious | $5,000 |
| Make a Wish | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $5,000 |
| Metropolis of St Philoptochos | San Francisco, CA | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Basil's | Marietta, GA | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Photios | St Augustine, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Medical | $5,000 |
| Chastain Horse Park | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $4,000 |
| Families of Children Under Stress (Focus) | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $3,500 |
| Open Hand | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $3,500 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $2,500 |
| Leadership 100 | New York, NY | Community service | $2,500 |
| Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | Historic | $2,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $2,000 |
| Georgia Center for Child Advocacy | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $1,750 |
| Alley Cats | Bethesda, MD | Community service | $1,000 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | Community service | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Ronald Mcdonald House | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | Atlanta, GA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Nsoro Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $1,000 |
| Saints Raphael Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church | Palm Harbor, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
| Uso | Atlanta, GA | Community service | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Washington, DC | Community service | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America | Port Washington, NY | Community service | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Religious | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,250 | 31 |
| 2024 | $474,903 | 47 |
| 2023 | $403,279 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610709349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3778397
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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