The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service
Render philanthropic service in support of women and children and to aid the colleagues in their endeavors
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service at a glance
In short: The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service gave $150K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $68,202
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focusing Philanthropy (Includes Vision to Learn) ($140K). Together the top 2 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2024) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing Philanthropy (Includes Vision to Learn) Santa Monica, CA | General Mission Support | $140,000 |
| Lafd Scholarship Fund Pebble Beach, CA | General Mission Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,202 | $177,730 | $175,558 | $150,000 | 2 | $11 |
| 2024 | $66,030 | $178,413 | $170,927 | $150,000 | 1 | $18 |
| 2023 | $58,544 | $106,161 | $99,487 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $51,870 | $112,573 | $100,271 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $39,568 | $58,905 | $60,015 | — | — | — |
About The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service
Based on IRS filings
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $68K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service is led by Katherine Meyer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Meyer
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Burke
First Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Connelly
Past President
Second Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Novak
Third Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Birdie Smith
Third Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cyndi Buckley
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Sigman
Second Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Kavanaugh
Second Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Fisher
Second Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Scherer
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Vanessa McLean (2021–2024) — Third Vice President
- Former: Ashley Wilson Brandau (2023–2024) — Second Vice President
- Former: Bridget Bartholomew (2023–2024) — Second Vice President
- Former: Brittany Champion (2023–2024) — Corres Secretary
- Former: Christina Woodward Graziano (2023–2024) — Second Vice President
- Former: Erin Hookstratten Kelley (2023–2024) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Katie Lewis (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Allison Gorsuch (2021–2022) — Hospitality
- Former: Bridget Keller (2021–2022) — Colleagues Liai
- Former: Colleen Pennell (2021–2022) — Les Amies Liai.
- Former: Currie Keller (2021–2022) — Committee Outreach
- Former: Elizabeth Rawjee (2021–2022) — Soc. Med. Chair
- Former: Gia Levin (2021–2022) — Committee Outreach
- Former: Jennifer Keller (2021–2022) — Prov. Chair
- Former: Jill Olofson (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Justine Campbell (2021–2022) — Second Vice President
- Former: Lisa Baker Morgan (2021–2022) — Second Vice President
- Former: Mary Ellen Eichler (2021–2022) — Corres Secretary
- Former: Megan Hohener (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Molly Sures (2021–2022) — Hospitality
- Former: Winter Hoffman (2021–2022) — Hon. Act. Liais
- Former: Amanda Hunt (2022) — Member Liason
- Former: Becca Hartmeier (2022) — Hospitality
- Former: Lucinda Mariscal (2022) — Prov Chair
- Former: Amy Listen (2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Anne Marie Scibelli (2021) — Corresp. Secretary
- Former: Kristin Miletich (2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Liz Manville (2021) — Hon. Act. Liais
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service
How much does The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service give each year?
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service gave $150K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service?
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service reported $68K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $178K.
What is The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service?
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $68K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service operate?
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service has awarded grants in California.
What is The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service's EIN?
The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7381139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2021–2025
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