The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker LITTLETON, MA EIN: 22-3658076

The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The foundation supports charitable causes through grants funded by investment income, including interest on savings, dividends earned on investments, and gains on the sale of investments.

Key facts about The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc

EIN: 22-3658076
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $224,635
Grants made (2025): 34
Average grant: $6,607
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
Total assets: $3,718,976
Primary geography: Massachusetts (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc's 34 itemized 2025 grants were Massachusetts (71%), 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). None of its 34 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).

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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$225K

-2.4% YoY

Grant Count

-5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+3.4% YoY

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 April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to local and regional charitable organizations.

Grant Range

$5,000

Average Grant

$6,300

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the local Littleton area and surrounding communities in the greater Boston region.

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $159K (71%)

Oklahoma $21K (9%)

Vermont $14K (6%)

New York $11K (5%)

District of Columbia $6K (3%)

All other $15K (7%)

Share of all 34 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas Arizona California District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota Virginia Vermont

Cities

BostonWorcesterConcordWashingtonLittletonBeverlyBronxLincolnLittle RockProvidenceTulsaWaterbury CenterWest RoxburyCharlestownLawrenceWaterburyGrotonPhoenixSmithtownSudbury

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Financial Data (2025):

Total assets: $3,718,976
Total revenues: $138,824
Total expenses: $234,244
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,718,976	$3,816,796	$3,882,433
Revenue	$138,824	$172,914	$149,636
Expenses	$234,244	$238,551	$243,148
Qualifying Distributions	$224,635	$230,100	$231,500
Net Investment Income	$133,067	$167,770	$141,085
Distributable Amount	$291,008	$266,382	$248,478

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

185 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Lawrence Boys & Girls Club ($25,000), Angel Flight NE ($20,500), Emerson Hospital Foundation ($20,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bruce M Hauben - President
Joyce Brinton - Director
Jason Hauben - Director

The foundation is named for Bruce Hauben's late mother, Helen G Hauben.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bruce M Hauben	President	—	—
Joyce Brinton	Director	—	—
Jason Hauben	Director	—	—
Michael Hauben	Director	—	—
Craig Hauben	Director	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 5 Apple Ridge Lane, Littleton, MA 01460-2232

Telephone: 978-952-8517

EIN: 22-3658076

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with a demonstrated commitment to local and regional charitable organizations. **Grant Activity:** • Made 37 grants in the most recent reporting period • Median grant size: $5,000 • Average grant size: $6,300 • Total giving: $231,500 **Recent Grantees (2025):** • Lawrence Boys and Girls Club: $25,000 • Groton Hill Music (IHM): $12,500 • Greater Boston Food Bank: $10,350 • Friends of the Reuben Hoar Library: $2,500 The foundation has also supported the Arts…

Where does The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the local Littleton area and surrounding communities in the greater Boston region.

What size grants does The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $225K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Helen G Hauben Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $291K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.