Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $167K. Net investment income was $289K.
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) at a glance
In short: Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) gave $167K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,063
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,844
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,236
- Total assets
- $3,185,419
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Good Shepherd Home Planned Giving Office - Development ($50K). Together the top 6 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2023) to $179K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Home Planned Giving Office - Development Allentown, PA | Charitable | $50,119 |
| Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church Orefield, PA | Religious | $41,766 |
| Lutheran Senior Services St. Louis, MO | General Support | $41,766 |
| St Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem PA Bethlehem, PA | Hospital | $16,706 |
| American Cancer Society Nat'l Office of Probate & Trust Mgmt Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $8,353 |
| Anne Carlsen Center for Children Jamestown, ND | Charitable | $8,353 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,185,419 | $338,313 | $221,413 | $167,063 | 6 | $168,563 | $289,400 | $166,505 |
| 2024 | $3,068,859 | $211,765 | $200,747 | $150,775 | 6 | $152,275 | $164,647 | $160,750 |
| 2023 | $3,061,242 | $130,854 | $190,644 | $145,344 | 6 | $146,844 | $87,030 | $148,856 |
| 2022 | $3,122,188 | $166,614 | $213,390 | $161,476 | 6 | $162,976 | $120,155 | $155,657 |
| 2021 | $3,169,328 | $374,108 | $226,769 | $179,428 | 6 | $179,428 | $327,272 | $178,810 |
| 2020 | $3,022,508 | $183,021 | $216,643 | $169,811 | 7 | — | $140,634 | $158,559 |
| 2019 | $3,055,545 | $204,115 | $188,039 | $150,633 | 6 | — | $168,410 | $157,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s only listed officer is M&T Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M&T Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$42K (2023) → $47K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: M&T Bank (2022) — Trustee
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: M AND T Bank (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $47K, to M&T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)
How much does Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) give each year?
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) gave $167K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 6 grants.
What is Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s typical grant size?
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s median grant in 2025 was $29,236, and its average grant was $27,844, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) give grants?
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (25%).
Does Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
Who are Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s largest grantees?
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s largest 2025 grantees include Good Shepherd Home Planned Giving Office - Development ($50,119), Jordan Evangelical Lutheran Church ($41,766) and Lutheran Senior Services ($41,766), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)?
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s EIN?
Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6490626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
Live grants for the work Hellyer Margaret S TW (PF) funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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