Helms Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 95-6091335 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Albert Whitted Airport | St Petersburg, FL | Preservation and enhancement of albert whitted airport | $10,000 |
| Rosary High School | Fullerton, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Servite High School | Anaheim, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| St Jude Memorial Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Medical | $10,000 |
| The Good Samaritan Center | Fredericksburg, TX | Church | $10,000 |
| Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | Educate public aviation | $5,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg, TX | Youth development | $5,000 |
| Fredericksburg Scholarship Fund | Fredericksburg, TX | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Ce | Fredericksburg, TX | Preservation of texas hill country ecosystems | $5,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Counci | Fredericksburg, TX | Community | $5,000 |
| St Mary's School | Aliso Viejo, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| The Grace Center of Fredericksburg | Frederick, TX | Domestic violence protection | $5,000 |
| The Health Trust | San Jose, CA | Educational assistance | $4,000 |
| Pennisula Spayneuter Fund | Soldotna, AK | Animal welfare | $3,000 |
| St Francis High School | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | High school education | $2,500 |
| Aerospace Center for Excellence | Lakeland, FL | Aviation | $2,000 |
| Alaska Potbelly Pig Rescue | Wasilla, AK | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Alaska Sealife Center | Seward, AK | Alaska's marine ecosystems support | $2,000 |
| Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center | Girdwood, AK | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $2,000 |
| Homer Foundation | Homer, AK | Quality of life for citizens | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Pinellas | Clearwater, FL | Pet adoption and hospital | $2,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Sacramento, CA | Forest preservation | $2,000 |
| Safe Paws Rescue | St Petersburg, FL | Animal rescue | $2,000 |
| St Juliana Falconieri Church | Fullerton, CA | Community | $2,000 |
| The National Police Dog Foundation | Camarillo, CA | Purchase, training, and veterinary care of law enforcement K-9S | $2,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, CA | Guide and service dogs | $1,500 |
| Precious Blood Catholic School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,500 |
| Ak Cat and Dog Rescue | Wasilla, AK | Animal rescue | $1,000 |
| Butte County Sheriff's Search Rescu | Chico, CA | Skilled search and technical rescue services | $1,000 |
| Homer Animal Friends | Homer, AK | Pet supply | $1,000 |
| The Day Worker Center of Mountain V | Mountain View, CA | Community | $1,000 |
| The Thousand Smiles Foundation | Bonita, CA | Providing dental and surgical care for underprivileged children | $1,000 |
| Homer United Methodist Church | Homer, AK | Community | $500 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($50,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $175,500 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512479349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6091335
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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