William G & Jane Helms Charitable
William G & Jane Helms Charitable is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including animal care, food assistance, housing, arts, media, and community services.
William G & Jane Helms Charitable at a glance
In short: William G & Jane Helms Charitable gave $108K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,250
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,766
- +48.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $849,888
- -2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% 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 William G & Jane Helms Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to apply by letter to Leonard A. Weakley Jr.; there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Leonard A Weakley Jr
Mailing address: 7867 Kimbee Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Phone: (513) 600-7296
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William G & Jane Helms Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ucan Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic ($17K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in Kentucky. Listed recipients were predominantly in Cincinnati, Ohio, with grants also reported to organizations in Columbus, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William G & Jane Helms Charitable open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 240% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucan Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $17,000 |
| Save the Animals Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Free Store Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Promote CHARITABL;E Purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educa Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Piper Pantry Columbus, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Wacc Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Atrs Center Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Cincinnati, OH | Promote Charitable Purpose | $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 | $849,888 | $109,741 | $133,840 | $108,250 | 16 | $115,243 | $91,145 | $70,456 |
| 2024 | $873,933 | $155,882 | $102,360 | $63,980 | 14 | $76,074 | $129,636 | $68,410 |
| 2023 | $821,788 | $71,837 | $59,757 | $27,900 | 22 | $37,371 | $49,452 | $62,183 |
| 2022 | $809,249 | $42,427 | $64,898 | $31,801 | 10 | $41,693 | $11,622 | $62,526 |
| 2021 | $834,331 | $56,030 | $75,013 | $37,050 | 15 | $47,105 | $31,927 | $67,692 |
| 2020 | $857,770 | $179,944 | $103,140 | $66,200 | 11 | — | $157,341 | $57,528 |
| 2019 | $785,318 | $40,253 | $60,548 | $34,000 | 13 | — | $21,547 | $57,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G & Jane Helms Charitable reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Save the Animals Foundation says it provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals in need. Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Cincinnati Public Radio describes its work as providing journalism, music, and culture to inform and engage the community. Wave Pool says it exhibits, educates, and supports artists and provides community services through programs and events.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $108,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $17,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the listed grants were $17,000 to UCAN Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic, $11,000 to Save the Animals Foundation, and $10,000 each to Free Store Foodbank, Greater Cincinnati Television Educa, Piper Pantry, and WACC Foundation. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Cincinnati Public Radio, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Contemporary Arts Center, Habitat for Humanity, NewPath Church MC Foundation, and Taft Museum. Wave Pool received $3,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leonard A. Weakley Jr. as trustee.
William G & Jane Helms Charitable is led by Leonard A. Weakley Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard A. Weakley Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Leonard a Weakley Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William G & Jane Helms Charitable
How much does William G & Jane Helms Charitable give each year?
William G & Jane Helms Charitable gave $108K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 14 grants.
What is William G & Jane Helms Charitable's typical grant size?
William G & Jane Helms Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,766, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William G & Jane Helms Charitable that year got $8K on average.
Where does William G & Jane Helms Charitable give grants?
William G & Jane Helms Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (13 grants).
Who are William G & Jane Helms Charitable's largest grantees?
William G & Jane Helms Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Ucan Nonprofit Pet Care Clinic ($17,000), Save the Animals Foundation ($11,000) and Free Store Foodbank ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William G & Jane Helms Charitable?
William G & Jane Helms Charitable reported $850K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William G & Jane Helms Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Save the Animals Foundation says it provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William G & Jane Helms Charitable?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William G & Jane Helms Charitable's EIN?
William G & Jane Helms Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6532661. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does William G & Jane Helms Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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