Funding search · EIN 464842124 · Edwards, CO
Helle Family Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 100
- grants reported
- $2.4M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $5,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- University of Illinois Foundation4 grants · $551,369
- The Josselyn Center4 grants · $496,164
- University of Illinois1 grant · $271,127
- Eagle Valley Community Foundation2 grants · $230,000
- Evans Scholars Foundation3 grants · $150,802
- American Red Cross4 grants · $125,705
- Eagle Valley Community Fund1 grant · $101,516
- Vail Health Services Foundation2 grants · $45,000
- Spri2 grants · $35,000
- Loyola University of Chicago2 grants · $30,404
Giving over time
Grant history
All 100 reported grants, largest first.
- $300,000
University of Illinois Foundation · Urbana, IL · 2022
General funding
- $271,127
University of Illinois · Champaign, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $227,500
The Josselyn Center · Northfield, IL · 2022
General funding
- $133,513
The Josselyn Center · Northbrook, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $125,000
Eagle Valley Community Foundation · Edwards, CO · 2023
General funding
- $125,000
The Josselyn Center · Northfield, IL · 2023
General funding
- $105,000
Eagle Valley Community Foundation · Edwards, CO · 2022
General funding
- $101,516
Eagle Valley Community Fund · Edwards, CO · 2024
To further program services
- $101,244
University of Illinois Foundation · Urbana, IL · 2023
On 10/4/2023, the foundation donated 583 shs of aapl with a book value of $173.66 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c… read allOn 10/4/2023, the foundation donated 583 shs of aapl with a book value of $173.66 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $100,290
University of Illinois Foundation · Urbana, IL · 2023
On 10/4/2023, the foundation donated 303 shs of dia with a book value of $330.99 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the co… read allOn 10/4/2023, the foundation donated 303 shs of dia with a book value of $330.99 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $50,463
Evans Scholars Foundation · Golf, IL · 2023
On 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 266 shs of aapl with a book value of $189.71 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the … read allOn 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 266 shs of aapl with a book value of $189.71 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $50,339
Evans Scholars Foundation · Glenview, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $50,000
Evans Scholars Foundation · Golf, IL · 2022
General funding
- $49,835
University of Illinois Foundation · Urbana, IL · 2023
On 10/4/2023, the foundation donated 145 shs of brkb with a book value of $343.69 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c… read allOn 10/4/2023, the foundation donated 145 shs of brkb with a book value of $343.69 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $45,000
American Red Cross · Cambridge, MA · 2022
General funding
- $35,564
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2024
To further program services
- $25,870
Vail Health Foundation · Edwards, CO · 2024
To further program services
- $25,141
American Red Cross · Cambridge, MA · 2023
On 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 653 shs of pshzf with a book value of $38.50 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the … read allOn 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 653 shs of pshzf with a book value of $38.50 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $25,000
Vail Health Services Foundation · Edwards, CO · 2023
General funding
- $25,000
Pecs Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $24,975
Loyola University · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $20,801
Steadman Philippon Research Institute · Vail, CO · 2024
To further program services
- $20,000
American Red Cross · Cambridge, MA · 2023
General funding
- $20,000
Spri · Vail, CO · 2023
General funding
- $20,000
Vail Health Services Foundation · Edwards, CO · 2022
General funding
- $19,951
Loyola University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
On 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 57 shs of dia with a book value of $350.02 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the co… read allOn 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 57 shs of dia with a book value of $350.02 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $15,000
Spri · Vail, CO · 2022
General funding
- $15,000
Youth Guidance Bam Program · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $12,881
Vail Veterns Foundation · Vail, CO · 2024
To further program services
- $12,500
Vail Valley Veterans · Vail, CO · 2023
General funding
- $12,235
Guardian Scholars · Boulder, CO · 2023
On 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 34 shs of brkb with a book value of $359.86 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the c… read allOn 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 34 shs of brkb with a book value of $359.86 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $12,214
Guardian Scholars Foundation · West Des Moines, IA · 2024
To further program services
- $12,000
Guardian Scholars · Boulder, CO · 2022
General funding
- $10,495
Youth Guidance Bam Program · Chicago, IL · 2023
On 12/5/2023, the foundation donated 29 shs of dia with a book value of $361.91 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the con… read allOn 12/5/2023, the foundation donated 29 shs of dia with a book value of $361.91 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $10,453
Loyola University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $10,151
The Josselyn Center · Northfield, IL · 2023
On 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 29 shs of dia with a book value of $350.02 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the co… read allOn 11/16/2023, the foundation donated 29 shs of dia with a book value of $350.02 to help further the organization's program services. Valuations are based on the average of the high/low share price on the date of the contribution. less
- $10,000
Doctors Without Borders USA · Hagerstown, MD · 2023
General funding
- $10,000
Connections for the Homeless · Evanston, IL · 2022
General funding
- $10,000
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2022
General funding
- $10,000
Vail Valley Veterans · Vail, CO · 2022
General funding
- $7,500
Glen View Scholarship Foundation · Golf, IL · 2022
General funding
- $5,108
Walking Mountains Science Center · Avon, CO · 2024
To further program services
- $5,000
Lift Up · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
To further program services
- $5,000
Pecs Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $5,000
Equal Justice Initiative · Montgomery, AL · 2023
General funding
- $5,000
Friends of Mountain Rescue · Edwards, CO · 2023
General funding
- $5,000
Friends of Vail Mountain Rescue · Edwards, CO · 2023
General funding
- $5,000
Lift Up Routt County · Steamboat Springs, CO · 2023
General funding
- $5,000
Pprm · Denver, CO · 2023
General funding
- $5,000
Walking Mountains Science Center · Avon, CO · 2023
General funding
- $5,000
Equal Justice Initiative · Montgomery, AL · 2022
General funding
- $5,000
Lift Up Routt County · Steamboat Springs, CO · 2022
General funding
- $5,000
Planned Parenthood · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $5,000
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2022
General funding
- $5,000
Walking Mountains Science Center · Avon, CO · 2022
General funding
- $2,500
B the Difference · Doral, FL · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Equal Justice Initiative · Montgomery, AL · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Glenview Scholarship Foundation · Golf, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Hooker County Community Foundation · Mullen, NE · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Safari Club International Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
Womans Board of Rush · Chicago, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $2,500
B the Difference · Doral, FL · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
Hooker Co Community Foundation · Mullen, NE · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
The Woman'S Board of Rush · Chicago, IL · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
Wild Sheep Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023
General funding
- $2,500
Gvc Scholarship Foundation · Golf, IL · 2022
General funding
- $2,500
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation · Missoula, MT · 2022
General funding
- $2,500
Rumc Woman'S Board · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $2,500
Sci Foundation · Sequim, WA · 2022
General funding
- $2,500
Wild Sheep Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $2,000
Ur Chicago Alliance · Chicago, IL · 2023
General funding
- $1,500
Africa New Life Ministries · Portland, OR · 2024
To further program services
- $1,500
Ross K Macneill Foundation · Wheaton, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $1,500
Africa New Life · Portland, OR · 2023
General funding
- $1,300
Providence Englewood Charter · Chicago, IL · 2023
General funding
- $1,250
Midwest Buddhist Temple · Chicago, IL · 2023
General funding
- $1,000
Cato Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To further program services
- $1,000
Clearbrook · Arlington Heights, IL · 2024
To further program services
- $1,000
Youth Power 365 · Eagle, CO · 2024
To further program services
- $1,000
Cato Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
General funding
- $1,000
Clearbrook · Arlington Heights, IL · 2023
General funding
- $1,000
Coloradogivesorg · Arvada, CO · 2023
General funding
- $1,000
Hadley Womans Board · Chicago, IL · 2023
General funding
- $1,000
Africa New Life · Portland, OR · 2022
General funding
- $1,000
Cato Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
General funding
- $1,000
Hadley Womans Board · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $1,000
Ross K Mac Neill Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $500
Am Cancer · Hagerstown, MD · 2023
General funding
- $500
Bcrf · New York, NY · 2023
General funding
- $500
Bjorn This Way · Portland, OR · 2023
None
- $500
Alzheimer'S Association · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
- $500
Bjorn This Way · Portland, OR · 2022
None
- $500
Clearbrook · Arlington Heights, IL · 2022
General funding
- $25
Arrupe College · Chicago, IL · 2022
General funding
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