Helen Blake Sustaining Fund

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 91-6021751

Helen Blake Sustaining Fund is a private foundation, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $16K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$313K

-4.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$24K

+11.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+11.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Blake Sustaining Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Helen Blake Sustaining Fund

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $95K (100%)

States

Florida

Cities

Tampa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$312,874	$327,013	$342,640
Revenue	$22,107	$14,685	$8,291
Expenses	$32,520	$30,312	$27,275
Qualifying Distributions	$26,174	$24,535	$18,053
Net Investment Income	$15,953	$8,894	$3,117
Distributable Amount	$20,273	$18,720	$19,489

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shriners Hospitals for Children ($23,991).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN TAMPA, FL	GENERAL OPERATING	$23,991

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
US BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$6,580

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Helen Blake Sustaining Fund?

As of 2024, Helen Blake Sustaining Fund holds $313K in total assets with $22K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $24K in 2024.

Where does Helen Blake Sustaining Fund operate?

Helen Blake Sustaining Fund has awarded grants in Florida.

What size grants does Helen Blake Sustaining Fund award?

In 2024, Helen Blake Sustaining Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $24K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Helen Blake Sustaining Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helen Blake Sustaining Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.