Help the Helpless
Minneapolis, MN ·EIN 41-1878721 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Help the Helpless?
Help the Helpless is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Mercy Works Foundation ($234K), National Philanthropic Trust ($140K), The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $725K in grants to Help the Helpless between 2020–2025.
Showing top 25 of 28 funders by total given.
What grants has Help the Helpless received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation | Providing support for a program to feed children ages 4 to 14 Ecuador. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Mercy Works Foundation | BUILD HOMES FOR 3 FAMILIES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mercy Works Foundation | BUILD HOMES FOR 3 FAMILIES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation | Providing resources for meals at a soup kitchen in Guayaquil, Ecuador. | $17,634 |
| 2024 | Puskas Foundation for Women & Children | HEALTH & WELFARE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Columbus Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,250 |
| 2024 | Walter and Leona Schmitt Family | GENERAL FUND | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc | Charity | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | 684 | $684 |
| 2024 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2024 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | $240 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $100 |
| 2024 | The Rosemary DePetris Foundation | FurtherCharitablePurpose | $50 |
| 2023 | Mercy Works Foundation | MONETARY SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Mercy Works Foundation | MONETARY SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Child Aid International Inc | TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $7,473 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,250 |
| 2023 | Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc | Charity | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Andrew R & Dorothy L Cochrane | ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION - NO RESTRICTION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCH A PREVIOUS DONATION (501(C)3) | $750 |
| 2023 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $513 |
| 2023 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2023 | The Charles M Caravati Foundation | DONATION | $500 |
| 2023 | The Rosemary DePetris Foundation | Further CharitablePurpose | $250 |
| 2023 | Mckesson Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 67 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Help the Helpless?
Help the Helpless is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Mercy Works Foundation ($234K), National Philanthropic Trust ($140K), The William Jeff and Jennifer Gross ($110K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $725K in grants to Help the Helpless between 2020–2025.
Who is Help the Helpless's largest funder?
Mercy Works Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Help the Helpless, with $234K across 8 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Help the Helpless received?
IRS 990 filings record $725K in grants to Help the Helpless across 67 grants from 28 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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