Helen E Allen Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 85-2595921 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM H FRY |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 VINE STREET SUITE 2650, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5133819200 |
| Form and materials | LETTER WITH ATTACHMENTS |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 31 |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY |
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
8% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Adventure Crew | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Fire Museum | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Milford, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Preservation Association | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Street Soccer | Hebron, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ohio Valley Voices | Loveland, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| 1N5 | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Adopt a Class | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Als United Ohio | Columbus, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Camp Joy | Clarksville, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cancer Family Care | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cet | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Easterseals Redwood | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Faith Freedom Life | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Hearing Speech & Deaf Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Jdrf Breaklthrough Tid | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Nku Chase Law School | Highland Heights, KY | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Serenity Recovery Network | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Springer School & Center | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Women's Art Club of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Promote charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | 25 |
| 2024 | $93,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $67,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103152
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2595921
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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