The Helis Foundation
EIN 726020536 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$10.4M
230 grants · $2.6M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 60/94 multi-year
repeat
$85.7M
Assets (2023)
94
Distinct Recipients
About
Audit and Tax Fees
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
David A Kerstein President
Phone
(504) 523-1831
Deadlines
There are no submission deadlines.
How to Apply
Application should be in appropriate typed letter form. Include brochures or other pertinent information and establish the qualifications of the applicant to receive funds from a private foundation as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions or limitations on awards except that the organization must be qualified as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.7M | $85.8M | $2.1M | 54 |
| 2021 | $2.8M | $94.2M | $9.5M | 49 |
| 2022 | $2.5M | $81.7M | $5.1M | 66 |
| 2023 | $2.4M | $85.7M | $1.4M | 61 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 230 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$45K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$840K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (230 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | $840,420 | Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions,... | 2020 |
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | $806,815 | Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions,... | 2021 |
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | $765,879 | Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions,... | 2022 |
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | $699,767 | Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions,... | 2023 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | $272,465 | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents | 2020 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | $262,988 | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents | 2021 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | $255,000 | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents | 2023 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | $251,600 | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents | 2022 |
| Arts Council of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $160,000 | Support for Unframed Murals Phase II | 2021 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humantities | New Orleans, LA | $160,000 | Construction & Renovation John Scott Center at Turners Hall | 2021 |
| US Biennial Inc | New York, NY | $152,500 | Support of General Operations | 2021 |
| US Biennial Inc | New York, NY | $150,000 | Support of General Operations | 2020 |
| Second Harvester of Greater NO & Acadiana | New Orleans, LA | $150,000 | General Support | 2021 |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $137,500 | Entergy Challenge Grant Campaign & Ongoing Poverty Eradication Work | 2020 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | New Orleans, LA | $135,180 | General Operating Expense, Art for All, Art of A/C | 2021 |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $125,000 | Poverty Eradication Work | 2021 |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $125,000 | Poverty Eradication Work | 2022 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | New Orleans, LA | $125,000 | General Operating Expense, Art for All, Art of A/C | 2022 |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $125,000 | Poverty Eradication Work | 2023 |
| Second Harvester of Greater NO & Acadiana | New Orleans, LA | $100,000 | Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| Arts Council of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $100,000 | Support for Unframed Murals Phase II | 2020 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humantities | New Orleans, LA | $100,000 | Construction & Renovation John Scott Center at Turners Hall | 2020 |
| US Biennial Inc | New York, NY | $100,000 | Support of General Operations | 2023 |
| Louisiana Children's Museum | New Orleans, LA | $99,700 | Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays in October, and Art of All | 2021 |
| Arts New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | $91,500 | Support of Luna Fete Event | 2023 |
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