Helen F Sells Charitable Fund
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $988K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K. Net investment income was $128K.
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Helen F Sells Charitable Fund gave $48K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $48K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $47,590
- +6.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $47,590
- +6.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $47,590
- Total assets
- $987,795
- +13.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Helen F Sells Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($48K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Helen F Sells Charitable Fund gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $68K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $47,590 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $987,795 | $139,270 | $66,161 | $47,590 | 1 | $53,944 | $128,323 | $56,023 |
| 2025 | $867,238 | $80,610 | $61,171 | $44,811 | 1 | $50,649 | $69,635 | $51,488 |
| 2024 | $857,528 | $32,617 | $56,185 | $41,626 | 1 | $46,999 | $20,886 | $47,631 |
| 2023 | $862,503 | $-23,339 | $53,769 | $35,950 | 1 | $41,023 | $9,783 | $44,845 |
| 2022 | $928,409 | $188,019 | $69,526 | $52,482 | 1 | $58,442 | $176,878 | $50,304 |
| 2021 | $929,399 | $73,484 | $83,810 | $67,722 | 1 | — | $64,040 | $50,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen F Sells Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $15K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $15K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen F Sells Charitable Fund
How much does Helen F Sells Charitable Fund give each year?
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund gave $48K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
How large is Helen F Sells Charitable Fund?
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund reported $988K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Helen F Sells Charitable Fund operate?
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Helen F Sells Charitable Fund's EIN?
Helen F Sells Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2379590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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