Helen Bell Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 76-0348648 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$266K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$22,444
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $37,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | General support | $62,798 |
| Christus Health Foundation of Southeast Texas | Beaumont, TX | General support | $38,079 |
| Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation | Beaumont, TX | General support | $37,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council | Beaumont, TX | General support | $35,000 |
| Friends of Anahuac Refuge | Anahuac, TX | General support | $30,545 |
| Shorkey Education & Rehabilitation Center | Beaumont, TX | General support | $22,444 |
| Girls Scouts of San Jacinto Council | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Golden Triangle | Beaumont, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Beaumont, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Beaumont Children's Museum | Beaumont, TX | General support | $9,850 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,216 | 10 |
| 2024 | $649,232 | 13 |
| 2023 | $146,560 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349101812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0348648
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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