Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
The Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports 37 grants totaling $740,000, primarily to Texas recipients. Its grant program describes support for charitable organizations in Tarrant County, with an emphasis on education, arts, and human services.
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust gave $740K across 37 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $740,000
- +35.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 37
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +24.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,879,702
- -1.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (19 of 36, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Meghan Bennett at Bank of America as the contact and requests the materials described above.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 31 and September 30. Both 2026 dates have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 31 and September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Meghan Bennett Bank Of America
Mailing address: 301 Commerce St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (214) 209-3741
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
Who Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fdn for Young Women's Leadership Academy ($30K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 135 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program focuses on charitable organizations in Tarrant County. In 2026, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 19 of 36 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 0% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $310K (2020) to $740K (2026). In 2026 it made 37 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fdn for Young Women's Leadership Academy Fort Worth, TX | Support College Persistence | $30,000 |
| Texas Health Resource Foundation Arlington, TX | Wellness for Life Mobile | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Academy 4 Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & History Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Cancer Care Services Fort Worth, TX | Support for Cancer Crisis | $25,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County Arlington, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Safehaven of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Support Berry Good Buys | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,879,702 | $853,230 | $1,023,532 | $740,000 | 37 | $865,017 | $700,172 | $706,952 |
| 2025 | $9,051,895 | $674,206 | $837,870 | $545,000 | 34 | $663,760 | $538,719 | $847,936 |
| 2024 | $9,215,211 | $2,730,027 | $930,736 | $425,000 | 23 | $570,999 | $2,369,984 | $863,135 |
| 2023 | $7,417,045 | $408,608 | $490,763 | $315,000 | 22 | $400,814 | $325,643 | $474,893 |
| 2022 | $7,516,538 | $674,823 | $515,781 | $330,000 | 19 | $424,909 | $589,207 | $529,934 |
| 2021 | $7,342,546 | $451,161 | $495,016 | $330,000 | 14 | — | $372,477 | $469,165 |
| 2020 | $7,376,143 | $124,926 | $468,059 | $310,000 | 21 | — | $201,887 | $445,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $707K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant program describes interests in education, arts and culture, food and nutrition, health, housing and shelter, and human services. It highlights scholarships for deserving students, especially in journalism, and alleviating human suffering. The filing states that awards are restricted to educational, charitable, scientific, literary, or religious purposes.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Educational First Steps says it creates and supports early-learning environments for children from birth to age five in low-income and historically oppressed communities. Cancer Care Services says it supports cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors in Tarrant County. SafeHaven of Tarrant County describes its mission as ending domestic violence through safety, support, prevention, and social change. The Welman Project says it provides free supplies and support to teachers and helps promote hands-on learning while reducing waste.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the Trust reported 37 grants totaling $740,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. The grant program lists an award range of $10,000–$25,000.
Among the largest reported 2026 grants were $30,000 to the Foundation for Young Women’s Leadership Academy for college persistence, $30,000 to Texas Health Resource Foundation for Wellness for Life Mobile, and $30,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth for unrestricted general support. Other grants of $25,000 included support for ACH Child and Family Services, Cancer Care Services, Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County, Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County, SafeHaven of Tarrant County, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History.
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It asks applicants to provide a brief description of the program or project, the amount required, and copies of IRS documents concerning tax-exempt status. The filing restricts awards to educational, charitable, scientific, literary, or religious purposes. The grant program says organizations must skip one grant cycle before reapplying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust'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
$98K (2022) → $140K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $140K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust
How much does Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust give each year?
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust gave $740K across 37 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $545K across 34 grants.
What is Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 37 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust that year got $19K on average.
Where does Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust give grants?
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (27 grants), Dallas, TX (4 grants) and Arlington, TX (2 grants).
Does Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's largest grantees?
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Fdn for Young Women's Leadership Academy ($30,000), Texas Health Resource Foundation ($30,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust?
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $865K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $707K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust fund?
The grant program describes interests in education, arts and culture, food and nutrition, health, housing and shelter, and human services. It highlights scholarships for deserving students, especially in journalism, and alleviating human suffering. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust?
The filing lists Meghan Bennett at Bank of America as the contact and requests the materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's EIN?
Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7029857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
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