Helios Foundation
Helios Foundation is a private foundation based in Neenah, Wisconsin, established in 1986. The organization's sole charitable activity is making contributions and grants to qualified charitable organizations, with no direct charitable activities conducted.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$690K
-22.5% YoY
Grant Count
70
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-22.5% YoY
Grantmaking
Helios Foundation makes grants with no stated restrictions or limitations. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Connecticut, Idaho, and Colorado. Recent grants also reflect activity in the Siouxland region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (Most Recent Data):
- Total assets: $8,060,338
- Total assets (alternate filing): $7,615,218
- Total revenues (2024): $798,556
- Total expenses (2024): $1,004,571
- Annual giving: $690,000–$944,000
Staffing:
- 1 full-time employee on payroll
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Center for Process Studies ($100,000), Boys & Girls Home & Family Services ($25,000), Catholic Charities ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 180 DEGREES ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BOSTON BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ASIAN COUNSELING & REFERRAL SERVICE SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BLAINE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION HAILEY, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS HOME & FAMILY SERVICES SIOUX CITY, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| BURKE CTR FOR ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH ASHLAND, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CASA MYRNA BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| CATAWBA LANDS CONSERVANCY CHARLOTTE, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES GREEN BAY, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR PROCESS STUDIES PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board and administrative leadership includes:
- John Buchanan (Director/President)
- Nancy McLoughlin (Director)
- Pat McLoughlin (Director)
- Daniel Jacob (Director)
- Juliana Kelly (Director)
- Christina Siddall (Director)
- Barbara Aalfs (Director)
- Ben McLoughlin (Director)
- David Jacob (Director)
- Betsey Thomson (Director)
- Schaper Benz Wise Investment Counsel (Administrator)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY MCLOUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PAT MCLOUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DANIEL JACOB | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JULIANA KELLY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHRISTINA SIDDALL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA AALFS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BEN MCLOUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DAVID JACOB | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BETSEY THOMSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 2 | $20,000 |
| SCHAPER BENZ WISE INVESTMENT CNSL | ADMINISTRATOR | 5 | $84,461 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Helios Foundation?
Helios Foundation makes grants with no stated restrictions or limitations. Recent grant activity includes: **Grant Range & Distribution:** • Typical awards range from $500 to $290,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 • Recent annual giving: $690,000–$944,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Center for Process Studies Process & Faith: $290,000 (General Support) • Boys and Girls Clubs of Siouxland: $25,000 (General Support) • Habitat for Humanity - Siouxland: $25,000 (Golden Hammer Sponsor) The foundatio…
Where does Helios Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented giving in Connecticut, Idaho, and Colorado. Recent grants also reflect activity in the Siouxland region.
What size grants does Helios Foundation award?
In 2025, Helios Foundation awarded 70 grants totaling $690K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Helios Foundation's EIN?
Helios Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1532106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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