Helms Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 20-3794532 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illuminate Community Church | Scottsdale, AZ | For religious and charitable efforts | $100,000 |
| Midwest Innocence Project | Kansas City, MO | To educate about, advocate for, and obtain and support the exoneration and release of wrongfully convicted people. | $25,000 |
| Proverbs 31 Ministries | Matthews, NC | To help lead women into a personal relationship with christ | $5,285 |
| Fresh Start Womens Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | To help empower women to help them take the first step toward a new life | $2,500 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | To help reduce child poverty worldwide | $2,200 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($200,157). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335,142 | 10 |
| 2024 | $124,895 | 13 |
| 2023 | $141,955 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620729349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3794532
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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