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Helen's Hope Foundation

West Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 542135918  ·  Private foundation

Helen's Hope Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $516K in annual giving against $1.6M in assets. This page documents the 160 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Helen's Hope Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$516K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.6M
Total assets
160
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Helen's Hope Foundation funds

Helen's Hope Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, faith-based (christian), health care, and related causes.

Criminal JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Helen's Hope Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
EDUCATION
Winfield, IL$500K2024
Wheaton Academy
EDUCATION
West Chicago, IL$320K2023
Wheaton Academy
EDUCATION
West Chicago, IL$300K2022
Wheaton Academy
EDUCATION
West Chicago, IL$300K2024
Crossroads Kids Club
MINISTRY
Streamwood, IL$158K2024
Wheaton Academy
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
West Chicago, IL$150K2017
Crossroads Kids Club
MINISTRY
Streamwood, IL$125K2023
Crossroads Kids Club
MINISTRY
Streamwood, IL$115K2018
Medsend
HEALTHCARE
Stantford, CT$110K2023
Crossroads Kids Club
MINISTRY
Streamwood, IL$106K2017
St Augustine Prep Academy
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Milwaukee, WI$100K2017
St Augustine Prep Academy
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Milwaukee, WI$100K2023
Crossroads Kids Club
MINISTRY
Streamwood, IL$100K2020
St Augustine Prep Academy
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Milwaukee, WI$100K2020
Letourneau University
EDUCATION
Longview, TX$100K2018

Helen's Hope Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$765K
2018$703K
2020$516K
2022$1.1M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Helen's Hope Foundation

Helen's Hope Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Helen's Hope Foundation

Does Helen's Hope Foundation accept grant applications?
Helen's Hope Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Helen's Hope Foundation fund?
Helen's Hope Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Recent recipients include Wheaton Christian Grammar School, Wheaton Academy, Wheaton Academy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Helen's Hope Foundation give in grants?
Helen's Hope Foundation reported $516K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 160 grants.
Where is Helen's Hope Foundation located?
Helen's Hope Foundation is based in West Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 542135918.
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About this profile. This page is built from Helen's Hope Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Helen's Hope Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.