Helen Barren Trust
Helen Barren Trust is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $26K.
Helen Barren Trust at a glance
In short: Helen Barren Trust gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,554
- +66.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,554
- +66.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,554
- Total assets
- $214,437
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Helen Barren Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Humane Society ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Helen Barren Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $19,554 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,437 | $31,777 | $28,092 | $19,554 | 1 | $21,802 | $25,562 | $20,148 |
| 2024 | $210,751 | $27,165 | $19,850 | $11,771 | 1 | $13,967 | $21,610 | $18,220 |
| 2023 | $203,439 | $18,062 | $21,550 | $7,138 | 1 | $14,352 | $10,777 | $17,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Barren Trust reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen Barren Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen Barren Trust
How much does Helen Barren Trust give each year?
Helen Barren Trust gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Helen Barren Trust?
Helen Barren Trust reported $214K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Helen Barren Trust operate?
Helen Barren Trust has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Helen Barren Trust's EIN?
Helen Barren Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6727132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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