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Grants paid by The Helis Foundation, tax year 2020
EIN 72-6020536 · New Orleans, LA · Form 990-PF, Part XV
In tax year 2020, The Helis Foundation (EIN 72-6020536) reported 54 grants paid totaling $2,650,842. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Every grant, 2020
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Ogden Museum of Southern Art New Orleans, LA | B | $840,420 | paid | Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Admission Days | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Museum of Art New Orleans, LA | C | $272,465 | paid | General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | US Biennial Inc New York, NY | U | $150,000 | paid | Support of General Operations | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | United Way for the Greater New Orleans New Orleans, LA | U | $137,500 | paid | Entergy Challenge Grant Campaign & Ongoing Poverty Eradication Work | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Arts Council of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | C | $100,000 | paid | Support for Unframed Murals Phase II | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Second Harvester of Greater No & Acadiana New Orleans, LA | U | $100,000 | paid | Covid-19 Relief | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Louisiana Endowment for the Humantities New Orleans, LA | C | $100,000 | paid | Construction & Renovation John Scott Center at Turners Hall | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, LA | B | $80,820 | paid | General Operating Expense, Martin Luther King Day Programming, And Other Various Events | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Kemper and Lelia Williams Foundation New Orleans, LA | C | $75,000 | paid | Support of the Publication of Enrique Alferez: Sculptors | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | The National World War II Museum New Orleans, LA | B | $54,500 | paid | Building Fund | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Preservation Resource Center New Orleans, LA | U | $53,000 | paid | General Operating Expense | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities New Orleans, LA | B | $50,000 | paid | LA Culture Care Fund | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Catholic Charities of Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA | D | $50,000 | paid | Hurricane Laura Relief | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Botanical Gardens Foundation New Orleans, LA | D | $50,000 | paid | Enrique Alferez Wednesday Free Days | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Wwno 899 New Orleans, LA | U | $50,000 | paid | Enhance Current Cultural Content and Reporting | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Louisiana Children's Museum New Orleans, LA | B | $40,500 | paid | Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays in October, and Other Events | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute New Orleans, LA | C | $38,000 | paid | Artists in Residence Program | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Young Aspirationsyoung Artist New Orleans, LA | C | $25,000 | paid | Artist in Residence Program | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Wwoz-Fm New Orleans, LA | U | $25,000 | paid | Piano Night & Groovapedia | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Bureau of Governmental Research New Orleans, LA | U | $25,000 | paid | Sustainers Circle | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Bridge House Corporation New Orleans, LA | B | $20,287 | paid | General Operating Expenses | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | French Quarter Festivals Inc New Orleans, LA | C | $20,100 | paid | Preservation Hall Stage | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Young Audiences of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | B | $18,500 | paid | Baby Artsplay Program | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Newcomb Art Museum New Orleans, LA | U | $16,500 | paid | Support of Orleans Students Virtual Field Trips | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Tennessee Williamsnew Orleans Literary New Orleans, LA | D | $16,000 | paid | Literary Discussion and Performances Including Free Workshops | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Film Society New Orleans, LA | U | $15,000 | paid | Community Programming | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Dancing Grounds New Orleans, LA | B | $15,000 | paid | Dance for Social Change | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Le Petit Theatre New Orleans, LA | D | $15,000 | paid | Associated Educational Programming | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Kid Smart New Orleans, LA | C | $13,750 | paid | School Resources Budget | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Storm King Center New Windsor, NY | D | $10,000 | paid | Support of 2020 Season | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans New Orleans, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | General Support | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Ballet Association New Orleans, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | General Operating Expenses and Ovation Program | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | The Ella Project New Orleans, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | General Operating Expenses | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Liberty's Kitchen Inc New Orleans, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | Youth Development Program | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | New Orleans African American Museum New Orleans, LA | D | $10,000 | paid | Conversations, Culture and Callas Series | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Covington, LA | C | $10,000 | paid | Patient Transportation | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Junior League of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | Diaper Bank | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Friends of City Park New Orleans, LA | U | $10,000 | paid | Heart of the Park Hat | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | National Jewish Health Denver, CO | B | $10,000 | paid | Morgridge Academy for Chronically Ill Children | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Touro Infirmary Foundation New Orleans, LA | B | $10,000 | paid | Cancer Rehab Area | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Urban League of Greater New Orleans New Orleans, LA | U | $10,000 | paid | Annual Event | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Crimestoppers Inc Metairie, LA | C | $10,000 | paid | Annual Awards | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | United Negro College Fund New Orleans, LA | U | $10,000 | paid | Sponsorship | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc New Orleans, LA | D | $5,000 | paid | Annual Meeting and Awards | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation New Orleans, LA | C | $5,000 | paid | Stake in for Justice | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Boy Scouts of America Metairie, LA | U | $5,000 | paid | Distinguished Citizen | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | The Hellenic Initiative New York, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | Virtual Gala | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Friends of Lafitte Greenway New Orleans, LA | U | $5,000 | paid | Supernova Event | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Tulane Cancer Center New Orleans, LA | U | $5,000 | paid | Gunning For A Cure | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | The Posse Foundation Inc New Orleans, LA | U | $5,000 | paid | Power of 10,000 Event | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Court Watch Nola New Orleans, LA | C | $3,000 | paid | General Operating Expenses | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Committee for a Better New Orleans New Orleans, LA | C | $2,500 | paid | General Operating Expenses | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Arts District of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | U | $2,000 | paid | Sponsor of Jamming on Julia | 202123579349100412 |
| 2020 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church New Orleans, LA | U | $1,000 | paid | In Memory Of | 202123579349100412 |
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