R L & Elsa Helvering Estate Trust
R L & Elsa Helvering Estate Trust is a private foundation based in Marysville, Kansas. The trust was established through the bequest of Robert L. and Elsa Helvering, who willed their home at 1006 Elm Street (built in 1948) to be used as a public library. The foundation supports philanthropic causes primarily within Kansas.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$79K
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
30
-18.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's grantmaking focuses on:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Health Care
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily supports organizations and projects in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,128,854 |
| Total Giving | $79,200 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,128,854 | $1,151,899 | $1,246,974 |
| Revenue | $61,280 | $47,378 | $53,829 |
| Expenses | $84,322 | $89,453 | $47,476 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $80,765 | $85,954 | $97,123 |
| Net Investment Income | $59,717 | $53,235 | $52,298 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,033 | $81,213 | $85,709 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD LANDOLL | TRUSTEE | 5 | $1,200 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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