Helen Keller Foundation Inc
The Helen Keller Foundation, Inc. was formed to operate as a supporting organization for Helen Keller Foundation for Research & Education, Inc. The Helen Keller Foundation, Inc. was formed for the sole purpose of raising funds for the Helen Keller Foundation for Research & Education, Inc.
Helen Keller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Helen Keller Foundation Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $2,435,774
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
How to apply to Helen Keller Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Helen Keller Foundation Inc
Who Helen Keller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education Inc ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $240K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
*2024: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education Inc Birmingham, AL | To fund research and education initiatives performed within donee organization. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | $2,435,774 | $300,134 | $289,088 | $150,000 | 1 | $110,964 |
| 2023 | $2,243,650 | $136,911 | $337,833 | $240,000 | 1 | $-25,761 |
| 2022 | $2,223,677 | $2,286,431 | $345,577 | $240,000 | 1 | $-11,361 |
| 2021 | $533,067 | $165,293 | $213,093 | $150,000 | 1 | $253 |
| 2020 | $580,746 | $194,761 | $237,890 | $175,000 | 1 | $987 |
| 2019 | $617,582 | $348,500 | $254,576 | $175,000 | 1 | $735 |
*2024: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Helen Keller Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Helen Keller Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $111K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen Keller Foundation Inc is led by Robert Morris, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Morris
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keller Johnson Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Levitt
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Helen Keller Foundation Inc
How much does Helen Keller Foundation Inc give each year?
Helen Keller Foundation Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 15 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2023 it gave $240K across 1 grant.
How large is Helen Keller Foundation Inc?
Helen Keller Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $300K.
Where does Helen Keller Foundation Inc operate?
Helen Keller Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Helen Keller Foundation Inc's EIN?
Helen Keller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1676384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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