The Helstrom Foundation
The Helstrom Foundation is a private foundation, based in Surprise, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $301K. Net investment income was $268K.
The Helstrom Foundation at a glance
In short: The Helstrom Foundation gave $301K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), top state Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $301,377
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,672
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,000
- Total assets
- $5,630,836
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kansas (42% 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 Helstrom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Christian Academy - Northwest Christian School ($79K). Together the top 8 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 29 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helstrom Foundation gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $135K (2022) to $322K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Christian Academy - Northwest Christian School Lacey, WA | Education | $78,715 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners Lawrence, KS | Religious | $67,354 |
| Nazarene Global Mission Lenexa, KS | Religious | $58,158 |
| Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | Religious | $51,000 |
| Volunteers with Heart PNC Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $25,000 |
| Global Care International Berrien Springs, MI | Religious | $20,000 |
| Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Africa Region Lenexa, KS | Religious | $1,000 |
| The Gideons International Nashville, TN | Religious | $150 |
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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 | $5,630,836 | $543,263 | $576,364 | $301,377 | 8 | $301,377 | $268,276 | $29,022 |
| 2024 | $5,733,439 | $854,256 | $547,439 | $254,105 | 7 | $254,105 | $563,422 | — |
| 2022 | $6,489,485 | $549,073 | $556,110 | $134,794 | 3 | $134,794 | $133,080 | — |
| 2021 | $6,644,207 | $662,175 | $799,359 | $322,457 | 4 | — | $25,925 | — |
| 2020 | $6,852,071 | $568,563 | $653,706 | $174,089 | 7 | — | $38,946 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helstrom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helstrom Foundation is led by Robert L. Helstrom, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L. Helstrom
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian L. Helstrom
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne E. Helstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Helstrom Foundation
How much does The Helstrom Foundation give each year?
The Helstrom Foundation gave $301K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $254K across 7 grants.
What is The Helstrom Foundation's typical grant size?
The Helstrom Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $38,000, and its average grant was $37,672, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helstrom Foundation give grants?
The Helstrom Foundation's top state is Kansas, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (26%) and Idaho (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lenexa, KS (2 grants).
Does The Helstrom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Helstrom Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (7 grants).
Who are The Helstrom Foundation's largest grantees?
The Helstrom Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Christian Academy - Northwest Christian School ($78,715), Jesus Film Harvest Partners ($67,354) and Nazarene Global Mission ($58,158), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Helstrom Foundation?
The Helstrom Foundation reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Helstrom Foundation's EIN?
The Helstrom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3124662. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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