The Big Guys Helpers
The Big Guys Helpers is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $11K.
The Big Guys Helpers at a glance
In short: The Big Guys Helpers gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,642
- +2664.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,642
- Median grant
- $10,642
- Total assets
- $6,444
- +1091.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 The Big Guys Helpers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deer Park Community Schools ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $385 (2023) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Community Schools Cincinnati, OH | School Supplies General Supplies Fees for Students Sports Supplies Christmas Presents | $10,642 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,444 | $25,433 | $19,989 | $10,642 | 1 | $11,491 |
| 2023 | $541 | $1,300 | $759 | $385 | Total only | $385 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Big Guys Helpers is led by Anthony E. Lane, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony E. Lane
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Big Guys Helpers
How much does The Big Guys Helpers give each year?
The Big Guys Helpers gave $11K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it reported $385 in grants paid.
How large is The Big Guys Helpers?
The Big Guys Helpers reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
Where does The Big Guys Helpers operate?
The Big Guys Helpers has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Big Guys Helpers's EIN?
The Big Guys Helpers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3992805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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