Helen's Hope Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Chicago, Illinois · EIN 54-2135918 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$106K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
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
48% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Academy | West Chicago, IL | Education | $300,000 |
| Wheaton Christian Grammar School | Winfield, IL | Education | $250,000 |
| Crossroads Kids Club | Streamwood, IL | Ministry | $128,000 |
| Medsend | Stantford, CT | Healthcare | $100,000 |
| St Augustine Prep Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Christian education | $100,000 |
| Warrior Youth Athletics | West Chicago, IL | Christian athletics | $50,000 |
| Vine Branch | West Chicago, IL | Ministry | $35,000 |
| Fellowship for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | Ministry | $25,000 |
| Naomi's House | Wheaton, IL | Women support | $25,000 |
| Masterpiece Ministries | Lebanon, TN | Ministry | $20,000 |
| Chosen People Ministries | New York, NY | Ministry | $17,500 |
| Flourish Rwanda | River Forest, IL | Humanitarian aid | $16,000 |
| Administer Justice | Elgin, IL | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Cru Foundation | Orlando, FL | Ministry | $15,000 |
| Pioneers | Orlando, FL | Ministry | $15,000 |
| By the Hand Club | Chicago, IL | Education | $13,000 |
| Evangel Church | Hanover Park, IL | Ministry | $10,000 |
| One for Isreal | Colleyville, TX | Ministry | $10,000 |
| Faith & Learning International | Wheaton, IL | Education | $7,500 |
| Irish Bible Institute | Mountjoy, EI | Ministry | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Wheaton, IL | Domestic abuse | $6,000 |
| Philemon House | West Chicago, IL | Convert the incarcerated | $6,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Mission Lazarus | Nashville, TN | Ministry | $5,000 |
| World Relief | Baltimore, MD | Christian humanitarian aid | $5,000 |
| Middle East Ministries | Fairforest, SC | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Courtside Ministries | Chicago, IL | Ministry | $2,500 |
| Cs Lewis Institute | Springfield, VA | Ministry | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,194,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $1,547,500 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,117,325 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631809349100928
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2135918
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.