Helpful Fish Private Foundation

SANTA ANA, CA EIN: 87-2272719

Helpful Fish Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA ANA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $202K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$121K

-7.6% YoY

Grant Count

-41.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+57.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helpful Fish Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Helpful Fish Private Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $251K (71%)

District of Columbia $25K (7%)

Virginia $19K (5%)

Arizona $9K (3%)

Florida $8K (2%)

South Dakota $7K (2%)

Hawaii $5K (1%)

Oregon $5K (1%)

+13 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Kansas Maryland Michigan Minnesota New York Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

AmarilloAnaheimArlingtonAtlantaBoca RatonBoyton BeachBuena ParkChamberlainChicagoColorado SpringsCosta MesaCovinaElktonEugeneFairfaxFallbrookFalls ChurchGlendaleHales CornersHillsdale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,337,059	$1,325,537	$1,689,338
Revenue	$205,206	$-211,420	$-28,340
Expenses	$165,462	$200,174	$140,465
Qualifying Distributions	$162,165	$196,260	$138,749
Net Investment Income	$201,853	$4,341	$10,236
Distributable Amount	$80,545	$68,713	$71,398

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

107 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alzheimers Orange County ($31,500), K-9 Partners for Patriots ($10,000), Antoinette Campoy ($9,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALS Association OC tustin, CA	To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest. The ALS Orange County Chapter is a not for profit, volunteer governed organization. We are part of a national organization dedicated solely to the fight against Lou Gehrigs disease.	$3,500
PIH Health Foundation Whittier, CA	The mission of PIH Health is to provide high quality healthcare, without discrimination, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities in an ethical, safe, and fiscally prudent manner, in recognition of our charitable purpose.	$5,000
Alzheimers Orange County Irvine, CA	Since 1982, Alzheimers Orange County has been Orange Countys center for Alzheimers resources. We provide quality care and support services to the thousands of residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimers disease or other related dementia and also partnering with local researchers to populate clinical trials to help find a cure.	$31,500
American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA	The organization is making the bible available to every person in a language and format each can understandand afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.	$150
Illumination Foundation Santa Ana, CA	The Illumination Foundations mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.	$5,000
National Law Enforement Officers Me Washington, DC	The Mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law enforcement and make it safer for those who serve.	$100
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundati Simi Valley, CA	The mission of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is to complete President Reagans unfinished work and to preserve the timeless principles he championed: individual liberty, economic opportunity, global democracy, and national pride. Specifically, the mission of the new Reagan Institute operating as an entity of the Foundation from both the Reagan Library in California as well as in Washington, D.C., is to move well beyond the Foundations mission to preserve the memory of our 40th President. The Reagan Institute proactively promotes his ideals, vision, and leadership example for the benefit of generations to come through youth education and academic alliances, scholarly work, and substantive, issue-driven forums.	$4,500
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Cou Redlands, CA	Is to provide collaborative law enforcement solutions which meet the needs of our communities and partners by delivering quality professional services to America's largest county.	$3,200
Anthony Frank Buonanotte Boyton Beach, FL	Anthony is 93-year-old and was in the hospital for a week because his heart rate was too high. Then he was in the ICU for a bit. Now he is ready to get stronger so he can go home. Anthony is a Veteran and trying to get extra help through the VA but its been very hard. They only cover 20%, which is 21 hours /3hours a day for someone to come to his house. He needs more help; His family cant seem to get more help covered by insurance or VA. He wants to go home but he needs extra help financially to get him back on his feet.	$6,500
Antoinette Campoy Buena Park, CA	The relief request for Antoinette is based on her physical & mental condition. She has had multiple falls resulting in two hop surgeries within a 2-year period. She gets dizzy often and weak. Her gout has become progressively unsteady, consequently she now uses a wheelchair. A year ago, she received an implanted pacemaker device to facilitate more stability however, her health continues to decline.	$9,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Harry C Crowell	President	20	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helpful Fish Private Foundation?

Helpful Fish Private Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SANTA ANA, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Helpful Fish Private Foundation?

As of 2024, Helpful Fish Private Foundation holds $1.3M in total assets with $205K in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $121K in 2024.

Where does Helpful Fish Private Foundation operate?

Helpful Fish Private Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Helpful Fish Private Foundation award?

In 2024, Helpful Fish Private Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $121K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Helpful Fish Private Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helpful Fish Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Helpful Fish Private Foundation's EIN?

Helpful Fish Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2272719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.