Paul Hellman Foundation
Paul Hellman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bedford Hills, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $212K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $12K.
Paul Hellman Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul Hellman Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,466
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,433
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,338
- Total assets
- $212,192
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paul Hellman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nirh ($3K). Together the top 8 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul Hellman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $13K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nirh New York, NY | Support Organizations Mission | $2,866 |
| Common Cause Seattle, WA | Support Organizations Mission | $2,484 |
| Grassroots Grocery New York, NY | Support Organizations Mission | $1,529 |
| Give Directly New York, NY | Support Organizations Mission | $1,338 |
| New York Immigration Coalition New York, NY | Support Organizations Mission | $1,338 |
| Jeremiah Program Roxbury, MA | Support Organizations Mission | $956 |
| Seeds for Peace New York, NY | Support Organizations Mission | $573 |
| Charity Navigator Saddle Brook, NJ | Support Organizations Mission | $382 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,192 | $11,060 | $12,487 | $11,466 | 8 | $11,466 | $11,749 | $11,121 |
| 2023 | $213,619 | $9,520 | $11,655 | $10,590 | 6 | $10,590 | $8,153 | $10,321 |
| 2022 | $215,754 | $-5,427 | $12,243 | $11,100 | 7 | $11,100 | $9,816 | $10,796 |
| 2021 | $233,424 | $24,010 | $13,889 | $12,840 | 3 | $12,840 | $13,525 | $12,461 |
| 2020 | $223,303 | $11,340 | $12,772 | $11,700 | 6 | — | $8,242 | $11,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Hellman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul Hellman Foundation is led by Paul Hellman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Hellman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Segel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn Hellman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hellman Foundation
How much does Paul Hellman Foundation give each year?
Paul Hellman Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 6 grants.
What is Paul Hellman Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul Hellman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,338, and its average grant was $1,433, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul Hellman Foundation give grants?
Paul Hellman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (22%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Paul Hellman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Paul Hellman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Organizations Mission" (8 grants).
Who are Paul Hellman Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul Hellman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nirh ($2,866), Common Cause ($2,484) and Grassroots Grocery ($1,529), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Hellman Foundation?
Paul Hellman Foundation reported $212K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Paul Hellman Foundation's EIN?
Paul Hellman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6097701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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