Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Applications are accepted year-round.”

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Geography

  • Located in Minnesota

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/helm-charitable-trust/)._
  • The foundation supports constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency development of boys from broken homes, and specific charities named by the donor

Overview

_Note: Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting._

Guidelines

The Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust awards grants to charities that carry on constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes.

Average Giving

  • Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000
  • Average number of grants per year: 5
  • Average total giving per year: $60,000

Type of Support

Support related to program needs for constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • The foundation supports constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency development of boys from broken homes, and specific charities named by the donor.
  • Geographic limitations: For grants made to charitable organizations other than those specifically named by the donor, preference may be given to organizations located in Minnesota.

What Helm Willis C Charitable Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$65K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$10K–$25K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 38%, Nebraska 23%, Kentucky 23%. Top recipient cities: Little Canada, MN; Boys Town, NE; Berea, KY.

Example grants

  • Vision Loss Resources Incorporated · Little Canada, MN

    General operating

    $25K

  • Father Flanagans Boys Home · Boys Town, NE

    General operating

    $15K

  • Berea College · Berea, KY

    General operating

    $15K

  • The Partnership for Inner-City Education · New York, NY

    General operating

    $10K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Family services

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