The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc
The Hauss-Helms Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It supports education, with a major portion of its resources devoted to educational grants for young people with ties to Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio, who attend colleges, universities, or technical colleges.
The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc gave $946K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $946K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $946,251
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $946,251
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $946,251
- Total assets
- $18,077,140
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also provides an educational-grant application process for eligible students: applications and required materials must be submitted during the stated application period.
- Review Cycle
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are accepted from December 10, 2025 through March 16, 2026. Awards are announced by June 1.
- Deadline
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are accepted from December 10, 2025 through March 16, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 25, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Phone: (419) 738-4911
Website: https://2024.hauss-helmsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was See PDF Att'd with Recipient Detail ($946K).
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 152 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Applicants must either graduate from a high school located in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio, or be residents of one of those counties at the time of high school graduation. Eligible students may attend colleges, universities, or technical colleges throughout the nation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $645K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $946K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See PDF Att'd with Recipient Detail Wapakoneta, OH | Tuition | $946,251 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, the Foundation reported one grant; in each of 2023 and 2024, it also reported one grant.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,077,140 | $2,457,974 | $1,318,070 | $946,251 | 1 | $1,094,267 | $2,300,171 | $1,009,442 |
| 2024 | $16,937,943 | $1,219,441 | $1,395,938 | $1,094,099 | 1 | $1,276,417 | $1,099,920 | $973,617 |
| 2023 | $17,114,227 | $669,069 | $1,371,234 | $1,081,949 | 1 | $1,255,290 | $558,567 | $968,821 |
| 2022 | $17,831,852 | $2,666,262 | $1,088,229 | $765,420 | 1 | $944,875 | $2,542,886 | $1,076,165 |
| 2021 | $16,250,441 | $1,158,878 | $955,426 | $645,307 | 148 | — | $1,039,927 | $1,050,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that it is committed to supporting education, which its founders considered important to the progress of human society. Its educational grant program assists eligible students with the costs of postsecondary education. Grants are paid to the educational institution and may cover tuition, fees, and on-campus housing; books may be covered if billed through the university.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported one grant totaling $946,251. The listed recipient was “SEE PDF ATT'D WITH RECIPIENT DETAIL” in Wapakoneta, Ohio, and the stated purpose was tuition. The Foundation’s student grants are determined individually according to need, with amounts set by the Trustees.
Educational grants are for one academic year, and recipients must reapply each year. Applicants must be graduates of a high school in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio, or have been residents of either county at the time of high school graduation. Applicants must meet the Foundation’s academic and financial-need criteria. All applicants must provide their complete FAFSA Submission Summary and Student Aid Index; additional transcript and test-score documentation is required for specified applicants. New grantees must provide evidence of enrollment by August 1. The Foundation pays institutions directly, and students must meet full-time enrollment requirements for a term to receive payment for that term.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists N. Thomas Cornell as president, James West as vice president, John Johnson as treasurer, and Michael Burton as secretary. The Foundation’s website identifies its trustees as N. Thomas Cornell, James S. West, John D. Johnson, and Michael A. Burton.
The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc is led by N. Thomas Cornell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
N. Thomas Cornell
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $17K (2025)
James S. West
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $17K (2025)
John D. Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $17K (2025)
Michael A. Burton
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary Foundation Administrator, 2024
Secretary Foundation Administrator → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $17K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Douglas Jauert (2021–2023) — President Fdn Administrator
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to N Thomas Cornell (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc
How much does The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc gave $946K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc?
The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc reported $18.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation states that it is committed to supporting education, which its founders considered important to the progress of human society. Its educational grant program assists eligible students with the costs of postsecondary education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc make grants?
Applicants must either graduate from a high school located in Allen or Auglaize County, Ohio, or be residents of one of those counties at the time of high school graduation. Eligible students may attend colleges, universities, or technical colleges throughout the nation.
What is The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0975903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Hauss-Helms Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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