The Helstrom Foundation
EIN 943124662Total Given 2016–2024
$1.7M
35 grants · $194K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$16K
typical small grants · $6K–$50K
grant size
35%
supporter · 8/23 multi-year
repeat
$15.6M
Assets (2024)
23
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
THE HELSTROM FOUNDATION
Phone
(360) 481-2200
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
BY LETTER, PROVIDING EVIDENCE OF CHARITABLE STATUS OR DEMONSTRATING FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENT AND RECOMMENDATION BY PRINCIPAL, TEACHER, YOUTH PROGRAM OR CIVIC LEADER.
Restrictions
AWARDS WILL BE GRANTED TO CANDIDATES SELECTED FROM PUBLIC PAROCHIAL AND OTHER PRIVATE ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, AND POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC SUCCESS, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FINANCIAL NEED.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $539K | $14.5M | $1.4M | 5 |
| 2018 | $321K | $14.9M | $2.9M | 9 |
| 2019 | N/A | $14.9M | $720K | N/A |
| 2020 | $174K | $14.9M | $569K | 7 |
| 2021 | $322K | $15.0M | $662K | 4 |
| 2022 | $135K | $16.0M | $549K | 3 |
| 2024 | $254K | $15.6M | $854K | 7 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 35 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$16K
Average
$50K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$501K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (35 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Christian Academy | Lacey, WA | $501,219 | EDUCATION - RENT | 2016 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partne | Olathe, KS | $265,309 | MISSIONARY | 2021 |
| Community Christian Academy - Northwest Christian School | Lacey, WA | $155,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Community Christian Academy | Lacey, WA | $125,000 | MISSIONARY | 2018 |
| Africa Nazarene University - Church of the Nazarene International | Lenexa, KS | $100,000 | MISI | 2018 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | Olathe, KS | $88,476 | MISSIONARY | 2022 |
| Church of the Nazarene | Lenexa, KS | $60,000 | MISSIONARY | 2020 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | Olathe, KS | $55,000 | MISSIONARY | 2020 |
| Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace | Vienna, VA | $50,000 | RELIGIOUS | 2024 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | Olathe, KS | $50,000 | MISSIONARY | 2018 |
| Community Christian Acade | Lacey, WA | $42,946 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Puyallup Nazarene Church | Puyallup, WA | $25,000 | RELIGIOUS | 2024 |
| Christian Worker'S Fellow | Lawrence, KS | $24,000 | MISSIONARY | 2022 |
| Community Christian Acade | Lacey, WA | $22,318 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Jesus Film Harvest Partners | Olathe, KS | $22,094 | MISSIONARY OUTREACH | 2016 |
| Church of the Nazarene | Lenexa, KS | $20,275 | MISSIONARY | 2018 |
| Sun City Nazarene Church | Sun City, AZ | $20,000 | MISSIONARY | 2020 |
| Native American Christian Univ | Sun Valley, AZ | $16,404 | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Community Christian Academy | Lacey, WA | $15,685 | CHRISTIAN EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Africa Inland Mission | Peachtree City, GA | $15,000 | RELIGIOUS | 2024 |
| Native American Christian Univ | Sun Valley, AZ | $8,202 | EDUCATION | 2021 |
| Native American Christian Academy | Sun Valley, AZ | $8,202 | MISSIONARY | 2018 |
| Christian Worker'S Fellowship | Lawrence, KS | $6,000 | MISSIONARY | 2020 |
| Christian Worker'S Fellow | Lawrence, KS | $6,000 | MISSIONARY | 2021 |
| Christian Worker'S Fellowship Fund | Lawrence, KS | $6,000 | MISSIONARY | 2016 |