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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-6091335

Helms Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Irvine, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 51 grants and $176,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $176,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $3,917,395

  • Tax year 2023

    $175,500

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $3,920,596

  • Tax year 2022

    $176,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $4,163,528

  • Tax year 2021

    $176,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $4,198,619

  • Tax year 2020

    $169,500

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $4,168,298

  • Tax year 2019

    $195,000

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $4,210,819

  • Tax year 2018

    $210,000

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $4,236,767

  • Tax year 2017

    $180,000

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $4,203,731

Grants paid in 2024

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Friends of Albert Whitted AirportSt Petersburg, FL

    Preservation and enhancement of albert whitted airport

    $10,000
  2. Individual

    Animal rescue

    $10,000
  3. Rosary High SchoolFullerton, CA

    Education

    $10,000
  4. Servite High SchoolAnaheim, CA

    Education

    $10,000
  5. St Jude Memorial FoundationFullerton, CA

    Medical

    $10,000
  6. The Good Samaritan CenterFredericksburg, TX

    Church

    $10,000
  7. Aopa FoundationFrederick, MD

    Educate public aviation

    $5,500
  8. Boys Girls Club of FredericksburgFredericksburg, TX

    Youth development

    $5,000
  9. Individual

    Youth development

    $5,000
  10. Fredericksburg Scholarship FundFredericksburg, TX

    Scholarship fund

    $5,000
  11. Individual

    Preservation of texas hill country ecosystems

    $5,000
  12. Individual

    [individual]

    $5,000
  13. St Mary's SchoolAliso Viejo, CA

    Education

    $5,000
  14. The Grace Center of FredericksburgFrederick, TX

    Domestic violence protection

    $5,000
  15. Individual

    Sustainable fisheries

    $4,000
  16. Grey BearsSanta Cruz, CA

    Senior welfar

    $4,000
  17. Individual

    Education

    $4,000
  18. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa CSan Jose, CA

    Assisting needy

    $4,000
  19. The Health TrustSan Jose, CA

    Educational assistance

    $4,000
  20. Pennisula Spayneuter FundSoldotna, AK

    Animal welfare

    $3,000
  21. Able FlightChapel Hill, NC

    Aviation

    $2,500
  22. Florida Sheriffs Youth RanchesLive Oak, FL

    Youth development

    $2,500
  23. Kids in DistressWilton Manors, FL

    Rescue of at-risk children

    $2,500
  24. Marine Corps Law Enforcement FoundaTuckahoe, NY

    Scholarshipps for children of fallen armed forces members

    $2,500
  25. St Francis High SchoolLa Canada Flintridge, CA

    High school education

    $2,500
  26. Aerospace Center for ExcellenceLakeland, FL

    Aviation

    $2,000
  27. Alaska Potbelly Pig RescueWasilla, AK

    Animal welfare

    $2,000
  28. Alaska Sealife CenterSeward, AK

    Alaska's marine ecosystems support

    $2,000
  29. Alaska Wildlife Conservation CenterGirdwood, AK

    Animal welfare

    $2,000
  30. Alaska ZooAnchorage, AK

    Conservation of arctic, sub-arctic and like climate species through education, research and community enrichment.

    $2,000
  31. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    Medical transportation for needy

    $2,000
  32. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Education

    $2,000
  33. Homer FoundationHomer, AK

    Quality of life for citizens

    $2,000
  34. Humane Society of PinellasClearwater, FL

    Pet adoption and hospital

    $2,000
  35. Pacific Crest Trail AssociationSacramento, CA

    Forest preservation

    $2,000
  36. Safe Paws RescueSt Petersburg, FL

    Animal rescue

    $2,000
  37. St Juliana Falconieri ChurchFullerton, CA

    Community

    $2,000
  38. Individual

    Firefighters

    $2,000
  39. The National Police Dog FoundationCamarillo, CA

    Purchase, training, and veterinary care of law enforcement K-9S

    $2,000
  40. Dogs IncPalmetto, FL

    Guide and service dogs

    $1,500
  41. Precious Blood Catholic SchoolLos Angeles, CA

    Education

    $1,500
  42. Individual

    ANIMAL [individual]

    $1,000
  43. Butte County Sheriff's Search RescuChico, CA

    Skilled search and technical rescue services

    $1,000
  44. Individual

    Animal rescue

    $1,000
  45. Homer Animal FriendsHomer, AK

    Pet supply

    $1,000
  46. Individual

    Animals

    $1,000
  47. The Carrizo Plain ConservancySN Luis Obisp, CA

    Nature conservancy

    $1,000
  48. The Day Worker Center of Mountain VMountain View, CA

    Community

    $1,000
  49. The Thousand Smiles FoundationBonita, CA

    Providing dental and surgical care for underprivileged children

    $1,000
  50. Individual

    Addiction treatment

    $500
  51. Homer United Methodist ChurchHomer, AK

    Community

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals7 grants $13,00022% of the total
  2. Public affairs1 grant $10,00017% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $9,00015% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $8,00014% of the total
  5. Health2 grants $6,00010% of the total
  6. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $5,5009% of the total
  7. 3 other causes4 grants $7,50013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California18 grants $64,500
  2. Texas4 grants $25,000
  3. Florida6 grants $21,000
  4. Alaska8 grants $14,500
  5. Maryland1 grant $5,500
  6. North Carolina1 grant $2,500
  7. New York1 grant $2,500
  8. Michigan1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Elizabeth BennettSECRETARY/ASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1.5Pay $1,500
  • Stephen Helms BellPRESIDENT Hours 1.5Pay $1,500
  • Fonza Bell LawtherTREASURER Hours 1.5Pay $1,500
  • Michael F KanneVICE-PRESIDENT Hours 1.5Pay $1,500
  • Kristen ChurchillASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT Hours 1.5Pay $1,500

The return

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