The Helping Hand Foundation
Invitation OnlyRiverside, Connecticut · EIN 13-7409533 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$306K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,030
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $361 and $5,200.
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
36% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Country Day School | Greenwich, CT | General support | $108,333 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | Short Hills, NJ | General support | $75,000 |
| Randall's Island Park Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Ons Foundation | Greenwich, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Stamford, CT | General support | $7,744 |
| Temple Sholom | Oceanside, NY | General support | $7,574 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General support | $5,200 |
| Waterside School | Stamford, CT | General support | $5,164 |
| Impact Fairfield County | Greenwich, CT | General support | $4,150 |
| Greenwich United Way | Greenwich, CT | General support | $3,626 |
| YWCA Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | General support | $2,591 |
| Jafco | Sunrise, FL | General support | $1,800 |
| Dolphin Cycling | Maimi, FL | General support | $1,550 |
| Horizons National | Westport, CT | General support | $1,043 |
| Kids in Crisis | Cos Cob, CT | General support | $1,030 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,030 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | General support | $1,023 |
| Alzheimer's Association Ct Chapter | Southington, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal | Port Washington, NY | General support | $700 |
| Foot Forward | Louisville, KY | General support | $555 |
| Generation Impact | Greenwich, CT | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Family Services | Greenwich, CT | General support | $361 |
| Hss | New York, NY | General support | $263 |
| Gems | Riverside, CT | General support | $256 |
| American Cancer Society | Norwalk, CT | General support | $106 |
| Aspca | Westport, CT | General support | $100 |
| Tulane Events | New Orleans, LA | General support | $90 |
| Uja JCC Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | General support | $54 |
| Pbc Stratford | Stratford, CT | General support | $3 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,846 | 30 |
| 2023 | $201,062 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502139349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7409533
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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