Helping Fund
Helping Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in ZIONSVILLE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 28 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $157K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+556.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
+12.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+486.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helping Fund reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Helping Fund
Based on IRS filings
Helping Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in ZIONSVILLE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 28 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $157K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $859,496 | $999,569 |
| Revenue | $157,975 | $20,209 | $101,475 |
| Expenses | $1,017,471 | $160,281 | $228,167 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,016,628 | $154,750 | $224,283 |
| Net Investment Income | $157,132 | $21,779 | $52,591 |
| Distributable Amount | $24,904 | $52,685 | $58,566 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Indianapolis Zoo ($112,300), Center for the Performing Arts ($108,500), Butler University ($105,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUTLER UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATIONAL | $105,000 |
| GEO INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATIONAL | $35,000 |
| IVY TECH INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000 |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF INDIANAPOLIS INDIANAPOLIS, IN | EDUCATIONAL | $21,000 |
| NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $100 |
| SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL | $100 |
| CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CARMEL, IN | CULTURAL | $108,500 |
| MICHAEL FEINSTEIN FOUNDATION CARMEL, IN | CULTURAL | $92,500 |
| DISCOVER BROADWAY CARMEL, IN | CULTURAL | $40,000 |
| CIVIC THEATRE CARMEL, IN | CULTURAL | $32,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLIN M DICK TRUSTEE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHERYL J DICK TRUSTEE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helping Fund?
Helping Fund is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in ZIONSVILLE, IN. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Helping Fund operate?
Helping Fund has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia.
What size grants does Helping Fund award?
In 2023, Helping Fund awarded 28 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Helping Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Helping Fund reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Helping Fund's EIN?
Helping Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1872573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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