The Helios Foundation Inc
The Helios Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $122K.
The Helios Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Helios Foundation Inc gave $145K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,167
- -20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,090,021
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Helios Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nontraditional Employment for Women ($50K). Together the top 6 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 22 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helios Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 236% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2021) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nontraditional Employment for Women New York, NY | To support programs and assist familiies and children in need. | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood New York, NY | To fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness. | $50,000 |
| Nemc Piscataway, NJ | To support programs and assist familiies and children in need. | $25,000 |
| Reading Partners Oakland, CA | To support programs and assist familiies and children in need. | $10,000 |
| Alpha Community Services Bridgeport, CT | Providing Services Dedicated to the Homeless. | $5,000 |
| The Carver Norwalk, CT | To support programs and assist familiies and children in need. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,090,021 | $121,808 | $165,835 | $145,000 | 6 | $164,135 | $121,808 | $69,429 |
| 2024 | $1,134,048 | $124,106 | $124,590 | $121,500 | 4 | $121,500 | $121,016 | $69,146 |
| 2023 | $1,134,532 | $120,922 | $125,008 | $122,000 | 4 | $122,000 | $117,914 | $66,275 |
| 2022 | $1,138,618 | $116,571 | $89,350 | $87,000 | 4 | $87,000 | $116,571 | $62,822 |
| 2021 | $1,378,032 | $100,219 | $73,154 | $70,500 | 4 | $70,500 | $100,219 | $64,496 |
| 2020 | $1,086,027 | $99,161 | $94,052 | $92,000 | 5 | — | $99,161 | $46,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helios Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helios Foundation Inc is led by David S. Atlas, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David S. Atlas
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth R. Atlas
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raphael Atlas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Helios Foundation Inc
How much does The Helios Foundation Inc give each year?
The Helios Foundation Inc gave $145K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 4 grants.
What is The Helios Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Helios Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $24,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helios Foundation Inc give grants?
The Helios Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (17%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Helios Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Helios Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Helios Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Helios Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nontraditional Employment for Women ($50,000), Robin Hood ($50,000) and Nemc ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Helios Foundation Inc?
The Helios Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Helios Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Helios Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4020400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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