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The Helen G Gifford Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$292k (2025)

Expenses
$263k (2025)

Total Assets
$2.65M (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$292,340
Expenses
$262,904
Net Income
$29,436
Net Assets
$2,653,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $41,779
14.3%
Sales of Assets $250,561
85.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $204,273
77.7%
Compensation of Officers* $3,000
1.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,653,710
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,653,710
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (Vice President) $3,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (Director) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Megan Patterson (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (President) $0 $0
Deborah Hearst (Director) $0 $0
Richard Rivin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$123,015
Expenses
$244,035
Net Income
-$121,020
Net Assets
$2,624,274
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $30,635
24.9%
Sales of Assets $92,277
75.0%
Other Income $103
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $193,002
79.1%
Compensation of Officers* $6,000
2.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,624,274
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,624,274
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (Director) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Megan Patterson (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Deborah Hearst (Director) $0 $0
Richard Rivin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,696
Expenses
$258,321
Net Income
-$132,625
Net Assets
$2,745,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $34,434
27.4%
Sales of Assets $91,262
72.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $207,714
80.4%
Compensation of Officers* $6,000
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,753,157
Total Liabilities $7,863
Net Assets $2,745,294
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (Director) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Megan Patterson (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Deborah Hearst (Director) $0 $0
Richard Rivin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$181,178
Expenses
$256,242
Net Income
-$75,064
Net Assets
$2,877,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25,073
13.8%
Sales of Assets $156,105
86.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $192,610
75.2%
Compensation of Officers* $6,000
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,886,081
Total Liabilities $8,162
Net Assets $2,877,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (Director) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Megan Patterson (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Deborah Hearst (Director) $0 $0
Richard Rivin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$445,773
Expenses
$238,565
Net Income
$207,208
Net Assets
$2,952,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $27,153
6.1%
Sales of Assets $418,620
93.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $190,454
79.8%
Compensation of Officers* $6,000
2.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,961,499
Total Liabilities $8,516
Net Assets $2,952,983
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (Director) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Megan Patterson (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (Director) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Deborah Hearst (Director) $0 $0
Richard Rivin (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$54,689
Expenses
$250,994
Net Income
-$196,305
Net Assets
$2,745,774
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $28,321
51.8%
Sales of Assets $26,368
48.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $205,315
81.8%
Compensation of Officers* $6,200
2.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,745,775
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $2,745,774
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Megan Hearst (Board Member) $50 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (2 Nd Vice President) $50 $0
Deborah Hearst (Board Member) $50 $0
Richard Rivin (Board Member) $50 $0
Patricia M Rowland (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$142,183
Expenses
$252,916
Net Income
-$110,733
Net Assets
$2,942,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,432
20.7%
Sales of Assets $112,751
79.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $190,800
75.4%
Compensation of Officers* $6,000
2.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,949,863
Total Liabilities $7,783
Net Assets $2,942,080
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (1 St Vice President) $0 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Megan Hearst (Board Member) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (Treasurer) $0 $0
Deborah Gregory (Board Member) $0 $0
Richard Rivin (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$156,566
Expenses
$273,603
Net Income
-$117,037
Net Assets
$3,052,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,947
19.1%
Sales of Assets $126,485
80.8%
Other Income $134
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $214,060
78.2%
Compensation of Officers* $6,250
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,060,966
Total Liabilities $8,153
Net Assets $3,052,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (1 St Vice President) $50 $0
Megan Hearst (Board Member) $50 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (2 Nd Vice President) $50 $0
Deborah Gregory (Board Member) $50 $0
Richard Rivin (Board Member) $50 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$101,073
Expenses
$253,154
Net Income
-$152,081
Net Assets
$3,169,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $20,829
20.6%
Sales of Assets $80,244
79.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $195,880
77.4%
Compensation of Officers* $6,200
2.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,177,852
Total Liabilities $8,002
Net Assets $3,169,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (1 St Vice President) $50 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (2 Nd Vice President) $50 $0
Deborah Gregory (Board Member) $50 $0
Richard Rivin (Board Member) $50 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Zelma G Rivin (Executive Vice President) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$54,705
Expenses
$264,925
Net Income
-$319,630
Net Assets
$3,321,931
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $13,324
Sales of Assets -$68,029
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $208,340
78.6%
Compensation of Officers* $6,150
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,321,931
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,321,931
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Patricia M Rowland (1 St Vice President) $50 $0
Deborah Gregory (Board Member) $50 $0
Richard Rivin (Board Member) $50 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Zelma G Rivin (Executive Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (2 Nd Vice President) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$118,636
Expenses
$271,568
Net Income
-$152,932
Net Assets
$3,641,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $16,427
13.8%
Sales of Assets $102,209
86.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $200,380
73.8%
Compensation of Officers* $6,300
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,650,091
Total Liabilities $8,530
Net Assets $3,641,561
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William A Hearst (President) $6,000 $0
Deborah Gregory (Board Member) $100 $0
Richard Rivin (Board Member) $100 $0
Patricia M Rowland (1 St Vice President) $50 $0
Jennifer Rosenberg (2 Nd Vice President) $50 $0
Michael E Barney (Secretary) $0 $0
Zelma G Rivin (Executive Vice President) $0 $0
Joseph Hearst (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$191,936
Expenses
$148,364
Net Income
$43,572
Net Assets
$3,794,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $20,165
10.5%
Sales of Assets $171,771
89.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $84,880
57.2%
Compensation of Officers* $6,150
4.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,803,250
Total Liabilities $8,757
Net Assets $3,794,493

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$90,400
Expenses
$229,601
Net Income
-$139,201
Net Assets
$3,750,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $4,478
5.0%
Sales of Assets $85,922
95.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $199,680
87.0%
Compensation of Officers* $2,150
0.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,759,483
Total Liabilities $8,562
Net Assets $3,750,921

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$96,984
Expenses
$276,379
Net Income
-$179,395
Net Assets
$3,890,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $17,459
18.0%
Sales of Assets $79,504
82.0%
Other Income $21
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $200,460
72.5%
Compensation of Officers* $6,300
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,890,122
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,890,122

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$385,890
Expenses
$252,823
Net Income
$133,067
Net Assets
$4,069,517
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $76,914
19.9%
Sales of Assets $308,976
80.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $200,650
79.4%
Compensation of Officers* $6,650
2.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,069,517
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,069,517

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Feb.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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