The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Littleton, Massachusetts. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations; its 2025 filing lists 34 grants totaling $224,635.
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc gave $225K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,635
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,607
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,718,976
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Apple Ridge Lane, Littleton, MA 01460
Phone: (978) 952-8517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawrence Boys & Girls Club ($25K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Massachusetts organizations received 71% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Oklahoma (9%), Vermont (6%), New York (5%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2021) to $285K (2022). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Boys & Girls Club Lawrence, MA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Angel Flight NE Tulsa, OK | Charitable | $20,500 |
| Emerson Hospital Foundation Concord, MA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Groton Hill Music Groton, MA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,350 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,300 |
| Pine St Inn Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,250 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation Waterbury Center, VT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| USS Constitution Museum Charlestown, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Charitable | $7,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,718,976 | $138,824 | $234,244 | $224,635 | 34 | $224,635 | $133,067 | $291,008 |
| 2024 | $3,816,796 | $172,914 | $238,551 | $230,100 | 36 | $230,100 | $167,770 | $266,382 |
| 2023 | $3,882,433 | $149,636 | $243,148 | $231,500 | 37 | $231,500 | $141,085 | $248,478 |
| 2022 | $3,975,945 | $266,559 | $296,350 | $284,500 | 44 | $284,500 | $257,739 | $291,204 |
| 2021 | $4,005,736 | $237,148 | $209,945 | $202,500 | 34 | — | $232,546 | $280,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $291K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in youth development, music, food distribution, science education, literacy, maritime heritage, wildlife conservation, and support for military families. These are examples of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club says its mission is to help young people in Greater Lawrence reach their full potential. Groton Hill Music describes its work as sharing music through teaching, performing, and giving music when there is need. The Greater Boston Food Bank says it distributes food through member agencies and direct distribution sites. The Museum of Science’s stated mission is to inspire a lifelong love of science, while the Children’s Literacy Foundation says it nurtures reading and writing among under-resourced children up to age 12 in New Hampshire and Vermont.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $224,635. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to the Lawrence Boys & Girls Club, $20,500 to Angel Flight NE, $20,000 to Emerson Hospital Foundation, and $12,500 to Groton Hill Music. Other notable grants included $10,350 to the Greater Boston Food Bank, $10,300 to the Museum of Science, and $10,000 each to the Children’s Literacy Foundation and USS Constitution Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce M Hauben as president and Joyce Brinton, Jason Hauben, Michael Hauben, and Craig Hauben as directors.
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc is led by Bruce M. Hauben, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce M. Hauben
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Craig Hauben
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jason Hauben
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joyce Brinton
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Hauben
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc
How much does The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc give each year?
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc gave $225K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 36 grants.
What is The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,607, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc give grants?
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (9%) and Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Concord, MA (2 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).
Who are The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lawrence Boys & Girls Club ($25,000), Angel Flight NE ($20,500) and Emerson Hospital Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc?
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in youth development, music, food distribution, science education, literacy, maritime heritage, wildlife conservation, and support for military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3658076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Helen G Hauben 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-helen-g-hauben-foundation-inc-morg_7fa9db56bca148dfad460af416351eb3
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