Helping Fund
Invitation OnlyZionsville, Indiana · EIN 35-1872573 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $75,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
15% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for the Performing Arts | Carmel, IN | Cultural | $108,500 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | Educational | $105,000 |
| Michael Feinstein Foundation | Carmel, IN | Cultural | $92,500 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Community Hospital Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Health | $75,000 |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre | Indianapolis, IN | Cultural | $70,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | Religious | $63,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | Cultural | $37,928 |
| Civic Theatre | Carmel, IN | Cultural | $32,000 |
| St Vincent Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Health | $17,500 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundatio | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Interfaith Cooperation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art | Indianapolis, IN | Cultural and educational | $3,000 |
| Boone County Community Foundation | Lebanon, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $500 |
| Indiana State Museum | Indianapolis, IN | Historic preservation | $500 |
| Open Door Fund | Boulder, CO | Promote or support health improvement | $200 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Educational | $100 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Washington, DC | Educational | $100 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($309,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,016,628 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Nov 14, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202403199349102005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1872573
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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