Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations promoting education, culture, human services, health services, and arts opportunities, with grants made primarily to organizations in the Baltimore region.
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes at a glance
In short: Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes gave $270K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Maryland. 47% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $270,000
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,211
- -5.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,163,865
- +8.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (85% 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 Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Bank of America NA as the contact and says there are no required forms or materials; it lists an online application. The filing states there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Na
Mailing address: 1111 East Main St Va2-300-12-92, Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 788-2673
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 Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes
Who Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Montgomery General Hospital ($25K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 114 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant-program description says grants are made primarily to organizations in the Baltimore region. In filing year 2026, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 9% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 6% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 5% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2024) to $442K (2022). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery General Hospital Columbia, MD | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Arts Every Day Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Helping up Mission Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Govans Ecumenical Development Corp Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Liberty's Promise Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Council on Economic Education Towson, MD | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Stevenson, MD | Unrestricted Charitable | $15,000 |
| Caroline Friess Center Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Hunger Project Timonium, MD | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,163,865 | $560,716 | $428,047 | $270,000 | 19 | $322,954 | $466,638 | $333,686 |
| 2025 | $3,856,809 | $596,401 | $437,808 | $300,000 | 20 | $352,617 | $507,391 | $322,641 |
| 2024 | $3,731,570 | $140,197 | $372,693 | $205,000 | 21 | $274,773 | $29,478 | $321,900 |
| 2023 | $3,896,117 | $-22,121 | $570,301 | $400,000 | 32 | $458,312 | — | $309,088 |
| 2022 | $4,443,608 | $832,990 | $594,060 | $441,661 | 22 | $494,016 | $733,047 | $326,905 |
| 2021 | $4,717,272 | $357,806 | $455,123 | $310,000 | 13 | — | $266,365 | $345,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes reported a distributable amount of $334K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grant-program description says the trust supports organizations promoting quality education, culture, human service, health service, and arts opportunities. It encourages requests for capital and program support; general operating requests are considered but given lower priority.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Arts Every Day describes its mission as expanding access to arts education in Baltimore City public schools. Helping Up Mission says it works to transform the lives of people experiencing addiction and poverty. Govans Ecumenical Development Corp describes a partnership addressing challenges in urban communities, while Irvine Nature Center says it promotes engagement with the natural world through environmental learning and green living. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $270,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the larger awards were $25,000 each to Montgomery General Hospital and George Washington University, and $20,000 each to Arts Every Day, Helping Up Mission, and Govans Ecumenical Development Corp. The filing lists these grants as unrestricted general support, except Irvine Natural Science Center’s $15,000 award, which was listed as unrestricted charitable support.
The grant-program description says organizations must skip one grant cycle before reapplying and that requests for debt reduction or individual support are not eligible. Separately, the foundation’s 2025 filing lists no restrictions on awards and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes'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
$84K (2022) → $83K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (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 $83K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes
How much does Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes give each year?
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes gave $270K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $300K across 20 grants.
What is Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's typical grant size?
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,211, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes that year got $13K on average.
Where does Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes give grants?
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes gives mostly in Maryland: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (12 grants) and Timonium, MD (2 grants).
Does Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's largest grantees?
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's largest 2026 grantees include Montgomery General Hospital ($25,000), George Washington University ($25,000) and Arts Every Day ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes?
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (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.
What does Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes fund?
The grant-program description says the trust supports organizations promoting quality education, culture, human service, health service, and arts opportunities. It encourages requests for capital and program support; general operating requests are considered but given lower priority. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes?
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America NA as the contact and says there are no required forms or materials; it lists an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's EIN?
Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6401248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/helen-pumphrey-denit-tr-char-and-educ-purposes-morg_108254d380cb49f4847207269698a354
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