Helvetas USA
We support poor and disadvantaged people and communities in developing and transitional countries in their efforts to improve their living conditions.
Helvetas USA at a glance
In short: Helvetas USA gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,273
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,273
- Median grant
- $50,273
- Total assets
- $1,154,350
- +68.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Helvetas USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UNC Chapel Hill ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Research | $50,273 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,154,350 | $12,934,862 | $12,886,603 | $50,273 | 1 | $19,213 |
| 2024 | $687,105 | $14,631,412 | $14,530,651 | — | — | $22,706 |
| 2023 | $590,939 | $12,856,274 | $12,830,106 | — | — | $12,875 |
| 2022 | $584,936 | $9,906,698 | $9,842,577 | — | — | $2,076 |
| 2021 | $491,328 | $7,303,583 | $7,111,495 | — | — | $49 |
| 2020 | $300,790 | $6,045,379 | $5,984,398 | — | — | $1,345 |
About Helvetas USA
Based on IRS filings
Helvetas USA is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helvetas USA is led by Christian Steiner, CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christian Steiner
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Melchior Lengsfeld
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ohanyan Tatevik
Senior Director of Business Development
Senior Director of Business D → Senior Director of Business Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $135K (2025)
Christina Barstow
Director of Strategic Partnerships
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
$115K (2024) → $119K (2025)
Avery Louise Bang
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jrg Frieden
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Huber
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raghuveer Vinukollu
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarina Prabasi
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie McAuliffe
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Beltran
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Gozzer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Otto Saki
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Ignatowski
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudolf Laager
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Dietrich
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Lance Pierce (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stefan Stolle (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Cynthia Hartley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Way (2020–2023) — Diretor
- Former: Erik Butler (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $217K, to Christian Steiner (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Helvetas USA
How much does Helvetas USA give each year?
Helvetas USA gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Helvetas USA?
Helvetas USA reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.9M.
Where does Helvetas USA operate?
Helvetas USA has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Helvetas USA's EIN?
Helvetas USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2569247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
Live grants for the work Helvetas USA 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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