Helene Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6161748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$106K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immigration Equality | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Callen Lorde | New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Oak Grove Sanctuary | Murrieta, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| CUNY School of Law Found | Queens, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| NY Anti-Violence Project | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation | Casper, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Family Equality Council | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Outright International | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Ali Forney Center | New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| NY Law Journal | New York, NY | General Support | $340 |
| Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $0 |
| Jeff Campbell Evans Found | Ball Ground, GA | General Support | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,340 | 12 |
| 2023 | $106,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542259349101009
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161748
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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