Helios Education Foundation
Helios Education Foundation
Helios Education Foundation
AI Summary
Helios Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $19.5M in total grants paid across 76 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS IN ARIZONA AND FLORIDA BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Cause Areas
1
Financial services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLLEGE SUCCESS ARIZONA
Phoenix, AZ
$26.2M
10%
Teach for America Inc
New York, NY
$15.1M
6%
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
TEMPE, AZ
$14.8M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 222 grantees
- 41 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Helios Education Foundation?
No. Helios Education Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Helios Education Foundation give?
Helios Education Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Florida, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Helios Education Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Helios Education Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Helios Education Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Helios Education Foundation awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $19.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Helios Education Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Helios Education Foundation awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include COLLEGE SUCCESS ARIZONA, Teach for America Inc, and ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Helios Education Foundation?
Helios Education Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.