THE MISSION OF THE HELZEL FAMILY FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AND BEYOND THROUGH SUPPORT OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL, ARTS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS AND PURSUES PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT AND EXCELLENCE, WITH A GOAL OF DIRECTLY AFFECTING INDIVIDUAL LIVES. THE HFF IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26K
-99.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+84.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
-87.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$669K
+1371.7% YoY
About Helzel Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Helzel Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $635K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,123 | $21,135,607 | $17,893,603 |
| Revenue | $810,961 | $1,927,374 | $711,649 |
| Expenses | $20,844,407 | $998,489 | $888,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $635,264 | $1,664,884 | $367,651 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include East Bay Community Foundation ($1,313,331), Northern Light School ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,313,331 |
| NORTHERN LIGHT SCHOOL OAKLAND, CA | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH KIRSHMAN | PRESIDENT/BOARD CHAIR | 4 | — |
| LAWRENCE HELZEL | VP/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DANIEL KIRSHMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID MENDEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARY SHAPIRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD G LIEBST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD BLUM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helzel Family Foundation?
Helzel Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $26K in total assets as of 2022.
How large is Helzel Family Foundation?
As of 2022, Helzel Family Foundation holds $26K in total assets with $811K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M in 2022.
Where does Helzel Family Foundation operate?
Helzel Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Helzel Family Foundation award?
In 2022, Helzel Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $669K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Helzel Family Foundation's EIN?
Helzel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2597088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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