The Helis Foundation
New Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 726020536 · Private foundation
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, The Helis Foundation has awarded $10.0M across 243 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Ogden Museum of Southern Art. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Helis Foundation funds
The Helis Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, low-income communities, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Ad | New Orleans, LA | $840K | 2020 |
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Ad | New Orleans, LA | $766K | 2022 |
| The Ogden Museum of Southern Art Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Ad | New Orleans, LA | $700K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Helis Foundation
From The Helis Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Helis Foundation
- Does The Helis Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Helis Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Helis Foundation fund?
- The Helis Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Helis Foundation give in grants?
- The Helis Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.0M over 243 grants.
- Where is The Helis Foundation located?
- The Helis Foundation is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 726020536.
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