Paul C Helmick Foundation
Paul C Helmick Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K.
Paul C Helmick Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul C Helmick Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $650), top state Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,900
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $650
- Median grant
- $650
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Paul C Helmick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Fresh Start Women's Foundation ($1K). Together the top 6 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation Phoenix, AZ | To provide education, resources and support for women to positively transform their lives and strengthen our community | $1,000 |
| Project Hope Hagerstown, MD | To place power in the hands of local health care workers to save lives across the globe. | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Provides technical and financial assistance in a variety of community-based programs and works | $1,000 |
| The Carter Center Alanta, GA | To advance human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | To ensure the fulfillment of sexual and reproductive rights for all. | $300 |
| Shriner Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | To Provide Pediatric Specialty Care | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,787 | $9,050 | $3,900 | 6 | $10 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul C Helmick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul C Helmick Foundation is led by Mary Jo Dire Helmick, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Mary Jo Dire Helmick
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Paul C Helmick Foundation
How much does Paul C Helmick Foundation give each year?
Paul C Helmick Foundation gave $4K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Paul C Helmick Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul C Helmick Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $650, and its average grant was $650, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul C Helmick Foundation give grants?
Paul C Helmick Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and Virginia (26%).
Does Paul C Helmick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Paul C Helmick Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul C Helmick Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul C Helmick Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Fresh Start Women's Foundation ($1,000), Project Hope ($1,000) and The Salvation Army ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Paul C Helmick Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Paul C Helmick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Paul C Helmick Foundation's EIN?
Paul C Helmick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0452649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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