Helfrich Family Fund
Helfrich Family Fund is a private foundation, based in Annandale, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K.
Helfrich Family Fund at a glance
In short: Helfrich Family Fund gave $6K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $655.889), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,903
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $656
- Median grant
- $400
- Primary geography
- Ohio (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Helfrich Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ideastream Public Media ($3K). Together the top 9 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Helfrich Family Fund gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $6K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ideastream Public Media Cleveland, OH | Educational charitable 501c3 supporting public media | $2,500 |
| Magical Theatre Co Barberton, OH | Support Educational access to the performing arts to the public and children 501c3 | $1,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Founda Washington DC, DC | Charitable Educational 501c3 focused on reproductive freedom | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Educational 501c3 promoting racial justice | $500 |
| American Library Association Chicago, IL | 501c3 committed to promoting the library profession at all government levels and continuing the work of equal access for all | $400 |
| Creative Cauldron Falls Church, VA | Promotion of the dramatic arts through performances and classes 501c3 | $300 |
| Round House Theatre Bethesda, MD | Educational Charitable 501c3 focused on promoting dramatic arts | $300 |
| Signature Theatre Arlington, VA | promoting community appreciation of the arts and educational programming 501c3 | $250 |
| ProPublica New York, NY | To support the Public Educational benefits of nonprofit investigative reporting group 501c3 | $153 |
Ready to take the next step with Helfrich Family Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $6,714 | $6,873 | $5,903 | 9 | $6,873 | — |
| 2023 | $8,310 | $3,669 | $840 | — | — | $840 | — |
| 2022 | — | $544 | $2,245 | — | — | $225 | — |
| 2021 | $1,709 | $3 | $4,900 | $3,475 | 4 | $3,475 | $3 |
| 2020 | $6,606 | $12 | $4,130 | $2,700 | 6 | — | $12 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helfrich Family Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessie Raynor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee E. Helfrich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Helfrich Family Fund
How much does Helfrich Family Fund give each year?
Helfrich Family Fund gave $6K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Helfrich Family Fund's typical grant size?
Helfrich Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $656, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Helfrich Family Fund give grants?
Helfrich Family Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (9%) and District of Columbia (8%).
Does Helfrich Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Helfrich Family Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Helfrich Family Fund's largest grantees?
Helfrich Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Ideastream Public Media ($2,500), Magical Theatre Co ($1,000) and Reproductive Freedom for All Founda ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is Helfrich Family Fund's EIN?
Helfrich Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6565647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Virginia
Virginia Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- CIDQ Emerging Interior Design Educator Scholarship Program NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- CIDQ Scholarship ACCESS Program (SAP) NCIDQ Exam fees (exam-fee voucher; excludes application fees and study materials) · Due October 31, 2026
- Community Grants (Community Foundation of West Alabama) Due November 1, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Helfrich Family Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Synchrony Foundation
Stamford, CT
In 2024, Synchrony Foundation supported charitable organizations across workforce development, education, financial assistance, and giving, with grants ranging from $150 to $2.6 million and a median of $10,000. Its largest shares of grant funding went to Connecticut, New York, and South Carolina, followed by the District of Columbia and New Jersey; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.
Assets
$72.3M
Grants
394
Total Given
$20.5M
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc
North Bethesda, MD
The Federation funds Jewish communal organizations and programs, including services for people in need, Jewish learning and engagement, youth and family programs, inclusion, community security, and work connecting the region with Israel and Jewish communities abroad. In 2025 it made 360 grants, with a median award of $20,000; grants ranged from $5,001 to $3.3 million, primarily supporting organizations in Greater Washington as well as national and international partners. It issues requests for proposals when opportunities are available; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$388.5M
Grants
360
Total Given
$34.1M
The California Wellness Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Wellness Foundation funds California-focused work to improve health and wellness, including community-led efforts, direct services, advocacy, and civic engagement. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $1 million, with a median of $7,500. It is not accepting unsolicited requests in 2026.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
681
Total Given
$48.8M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Foundation funds education, human services, neighborhoods and housing, health, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and other community priorities, primarily through grants to nonprofits in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $30,700. It accepts applications year-round through its standard grant process, with deadlines determining which cycle an application enters.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
1,016
Total Given
$184.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Virginia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Helfrich Family Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Helfrich Family Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?