Helmle-shaw Foundation
The Helmle-Shaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private foundation located in Bacliff, Texas. The organization was established in 1994 according to IRS records.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$159K
+12.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
+89.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-40.7% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated grantmaking activity in recent years. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation appears to focus on the Texas region, with documented grants to organizations in Galveston and the surrounding Bacliff area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- IRS Ruling Year: 1994
- Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; donations are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,827,069 | $1,874,740 | $1,936,019 |
| Revenue | $113,877 | $72,154 | $27,383 |
| Expenses | $181,829 | $173,176 | $186,309 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $155,443 | $143,050 | $170,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $94,152 | $84,364 | $85,618 |
| Distributable Amount | $183,995 | $163,194 | $162,870 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Helmle Shaw | Sec / Treas | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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