William G Helis Chapter 310 Order
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. It supports educational, religious, and charitable organizations that show true need; its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $71,428.
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order at a glance
In short: William G Helis Chapter 310 Order gave $71K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,428
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,952
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,534
- Total assets
- $1,387
- +55.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William G Helis Chapter 310 Order
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. There is no prescribed application format. An application must include the organization’s name and address, exempt status designation, and the purpose for which funds will be used. The filing states that there are no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Bob House
Mailing address: 2550 Hillcrest Rd Ste C-1, Mobile, AL 36695
Phone: (251) 272-6173
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William G Helis Chapter 310 Order funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Penelope House ($16K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 7% to Maryland, and 1% each to New York and Tennessee. Listed Alabama recipients include organizations in Mobile and Spanish Fort.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William G Helis Chapter 310 Order open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $27K (2020) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penelope House Mobile, AL | General Fund | $16,361 |
| A Servants' Love Mobile, AL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Victory Health Partners Mobile, AL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Via Center Mobile, AL | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Prodisee Pantry Spanish Fort, AL | General Fund | $6,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities Baltimore, MD | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Philoptochos Society Mobile, AL | General Fund | $4,067 |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Alabama Mobile, AL | General Fund | $4,000 |
| The Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Mobile, AL | General Fund | $4,000 |
| CASA Mobile Inc Mobile, AL | General Fund | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,387 | $72,318 | $71,824 | $71,428 | 12 | $71,428 | $407 |
| 2023 | $893 | $56,335 | $56,077 | $55,692 | 13 | $55,867 | $87 |
| 2022 | $635 | — | $59,019 | $58,493 | 14 | $58,656 | $424 |
| 2021 | $59,654 | $58,853 | $48,285 | $47,961 | 15 | $48,111 | $526 |
| 2020 | $49,086 | $75,477 | $27,204 | $26,680 | 13 | — | $336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G Helis Chapter 310 Order reported a distributable amount of $407 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 filing says awards are limited to worthy educational, religious, and charitable organizations showing true need.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Penelope House says it provides shelter, advocacy, and education for victims of intimate partner domestic violence. Victory Health Partners describes itself as a faith-based medical practice serving low-income, uninsured adults. Prodisee Pantry describes its work as community emergency food and disaster relief. CASA Mobile says its volunteers advocate for the well-being and safety of children in dependency or custody hearings. Cooley’s Anemia Foundation says it works to improve patients’ quality of life and pursue a cure.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $71,428. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $16,361, with a median of $4,534. Its largest grants were $16,361 to Penelope House, $10,000 each to A Servants’ Love and Victory Health Partners, $7,000 to VIA Center, and $6,000 to Prodisee Pantry. The listed 2024 grants state “general fund” as their purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bob House as president, Jackie Adams Smith as secretary/treasurer, Dominick Stratas as director, Vadim Cateli as vice president, and Bernard Quinn as president emeritus.
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order is led by Bernard J. Quinn, President Emeritas since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard J. Quinn
President Emeritas
President → President Emeritas, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob House
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominick Stratas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Adams Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vadim Cateli
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Pappas (2020–2023) — Director
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 William G Helis Chapter 310 Order
How much does William G Helis Chapter 310 Order give each year?
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order gave $71K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 13 grants.
What is William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's typical grant size?
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's median grant in 2024 was $4,534, and its average grant was $5,952, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William G Helis Chapter 310 Order give grants?
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order gives mostly in Alabama: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (8 grants).
Does William G Helis Chapter 310 Order give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's largest grantees?
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's largest 2024 grantees include Penelope House ($16,361), A Servants' Love ($10,000) and Victory Health Partners ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William G Helis Chapter 310 Order?
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $407 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William G Helis Chapter 310 Order fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing says awards are limited to worthy educational, religious, and charitable organizations showing true need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William G Helis Chapter 310 Order?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's EIN?
William G Helis Chapter 310 Order's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1196192. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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