The Helena Segy Foundation
The Helena Segy Foundation is a private foundation based in Glen Cove, New York. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and supports organizations including hospitals, medical and cancer-related charities, arts institutions, and community organizations.
The Helena Segy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Helena Segy Foundation gave $180K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,625
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,721,913
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Helena Segy Foundation
- 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: 55 Knott Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: (212) 973-8020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Helena Segy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($30K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 127 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Pennsylvania (4%), Tennessee (4%), Maryland (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helena Segy Foundation gives
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 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 (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2023) to $193K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association Syracuse, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| St Francis Hospital De Matteis Center Roslyn, NY | General | $12,500 |
| Grace Institute New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Brooklyn, NY | General | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Research Philadelphia, PA | General | $7,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Menmphism, TN | General | $6,500 |
| Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY | General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,721,913 | $235,187 | $217,978 | $180,000 | 32 | $187,112 | $206,821 | $244,463 |
| 2023 | $3,709,230 | $146,343 | $256,584 | $177,000 | 30 | $220,530 | $110,789 | $196,694 |
| 2022 | $3,819,471 | $95,480 | $252,300 | $180,000 | 32 | $238,016 | $83,196 | $214,878 |
| 2021 | $3,976,291 | $211,121 | $277,103 | $192,500 | 32 | $251,810 | $189,701 | $232,002 |
| 2020 | $4,042,273 | $122,365 | $269,680 | $185,000 | 1 | — | $96,043 | $222,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helena Segy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes medical care and research, arts and culture, and employment training. For example, Grace Institute describes its work as supporting New York City job training programs that help women achieve sustained employment. Calvary Hospital says it cares for adults with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, while the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $180,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Larger awards included $30,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering, $20,000 each to the American Heart Association and the Metropolitan Opera, and $12,500 to St Francis Hospital De Matteis Center. Other recipients included Grace Institute ($10,000), the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition ($8,000), American Cancer Research ($7,500), St Jude Children’s Hospital ($6,500), and Calvary Hospital ($6,000).
Among other 2024 grantees, the American Cancer Society received $2,500, Carnegie Hall received $2,500, the Museum of Modern Art received $2,000, and Young Concert Artists received $1,500. The grantees describe their work in areas including cancer advocacy, research and patient support; artistic performances and arts education; and launching the careers of young classical musicians.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William R. Dunlop was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Helena Segy Foundation is led by William R. Dunlop, Trustee - 2hr & Week on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William R. Dunlop
Trustee - 2hr & Week
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Helena Segy Foundation
How much does The Helena Segy Foundation give each year?
The Helena Segy Foundation gave $180K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 30 grants.
What is The Helena Segy Foundation's typical grant size?
The Helena Segy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,625, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helena Segy Foundation give grants?
The Helena Segy Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants).
Does The Helena Segy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Helena Segy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Helena Segy Foundation's largest grantees?
The Helena Segy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($30,000), American Heart Association ($20,000) and Metropolitan Opera ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Helena Segy Foundation?
The Helena Segy Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (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 Helena Segy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes medical care and research, arts and culture, and employment training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Helena Segy Foundation?
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 Helena Segy Foundation's EIN?
The Helena Segy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6978310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Helena Segy Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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