Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To benefit charities that carry on constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes, as well as specific charities named by the donor.
Annual application deadlines
March 31
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Program limitations
The foundation supports constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency development of boys from broken homes, and specific charities named by the donor.
States served
All
Geographic limitations
For grants made to charitable organizations other than those specifically named by the donor, preference may be given to organizations located in Minnesota.
Types of support
Support related to program needs for constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes.
Population served
Primarily children affected by delinquency and broken homes.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust awards grants to charities that carry on constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Average total giving per year: $60,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust was created in 1954 by Katherine B. Helm in memory of her husband, Willis C. Helm. Mrs. Helm’s desire was to support charities which do constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes, as well as specifically named charities. Mr. and Mrs. Helm were residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mission
To benefit charities that carry on constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes, as well as specific charities named by the donor.
Annual application deadlines
March 31
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Program limitations
The foundation supports constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency development of boys from broken homes, and specific charities named by the donor.
States served
All
Geographic limitations
For grants made to charitable organizations other than those specifically named by the donor, preference may be given to organizations located in Minnesota.
Types of support
Support related to program needs for constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes.
Population served
Primarily children affected by delinquency and broken homes.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust awards grants to charities that carry on constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $15,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Average total giving per year: $60,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 31 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Willis C. Helm Charitable Trust was created in 1954 by Katherine B. Helm in memory of her husband, Willis C. Helm. Mrs. Helm’s desire was to support charities which do constructive work in the field of juvenile delinquency and development of boys from broken homes, as well as specifically named charities. Mr. and Mrs. Helm were residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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