Help-a-Child Foundation
Help-a-Child Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 9 grants totaling $444K. Net investment income was $393.
Help-a-Child Foundation at a glance
In short: Help-a-Child Foundation gave $444K across 9 grants in 2021 (avg $49K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $443,892
- +662.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $49,321
- +577.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- California (95% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Help-a-Child Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was River Oak Center for Children ($150K). Together the top 3 received $193K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($251,392), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 32 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2019) to $444K (2021). In 2021 it made 9 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Oak Center for Children Sacramento, CA | Charity | $150,000 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $251,392 |
| JDRF Sacramento, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Childrens Receiving Home of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Charity | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $4,154 | $443,940 | $443,892 | 9 | $393 |
| 2020 | $439,813 | $5,160 | $58,308 | $58,250 | 8 | $1,311 |
| 2019 | $492,948 | $5,273 | $36,969 | $36,396 | 15 | $1,438 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Help-a-Child Foundation is led by Renee Snider, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Renee Snider
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ree Butler
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Meyerstein
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Samuelson
CFO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Help-a-Child Foundation
How much does Help-a-Child Foundation give each year?
Help-a-Child Foundation gave $444K across 9 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $58K across 8 grants.
What is Help-a-Child Foundation's typical grant size?
Help-a-Child Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $49,321, across 9 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Help-a-Child Foundation give grants?
Help-a-Child Foundation gives mostly in California: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (3 grants).
Does Help-a-Child Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Help-a-Child Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (9 grants).
Who are Help-a-Child Foundation's largest grantees?
Help-a-Child Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include River Oak Center for Children ($150,000), JDRF ($25,000) and Childrens Receiving Home of Sacramento ($17,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($251,392), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Help-a-Child Foundation?
Help-a-Child Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA.
What is Help-a-Child Foundation's EIN?
Help-a-Child Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2997693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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