Helpful Fish Private Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Ana, California · EIN 87-2272719 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $5,210.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Orange County | Irvine, CA | To provide quality care and support services to the thousands of residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimers disease or other… | $19,900 |
| PIH Health Foundation | Whittier, CA | To provide high quality healthcare, without discrimination, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. | $10,000 |
| Seven Point Inc | Yucaipa, CA | To support other exempt organizations that work with children and to promoting public safety within the community. | $10,000 |
| San Bernardino County Sheriff's Cou | Redlands, CA | To provide collaborative law enforcement solutions which meet the needs of our communities and partners by delivering quality professional… | $5,210 |
| Citizens Business Bank Charity Golf Tour | Ontario, CA | Support local nonprofit organizations or charitable causes. | $5,000 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | Oakland, CA | to expand student access and financial aid | $4,500 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | Staten Island, NY | disaster relief efforts and community support initiatives. | $4,210 |
| Illumination Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | To disrupt the cycle of homelessness. | $2,600 |
| Cops Direct | San Ramon, CA | To supply law enforcement agencies within the United States with critically needed medical equipment and training. | $1,412 |
| California Home Building Foundation | Sacramento, CA | To support the foundation's ongoing activities of training construction workers. | $1,350 |
| MESA VERDE Country Club Foundation | Costa MEsa, CA | General support | $750 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | Falls Church, VA | to promote ethics and accountability in government and business. | $500 |
| National Law Enforement Officers Me | Washington, DC | To honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement, and make it safer for those who serve. | $100 |
| US Deputy Sheriff's Association | Wichita, KS | To donate safety equipment to sheriff's departments | $50 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($131,229). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,811 | 28 |
| 2024 | $121,055 | 24 |
| 2023 | $130,975 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102878
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2272719
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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