Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
The Helis Foundation
 
% MICHAEL F SCHOTT
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)201 St Charles Avenue Suite 2600
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
New Orleans, LA70170
A Employer identification number

72-6020536
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(504) 523-1831
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$94,174,098
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 0
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 283 283  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,402,334 1,402,334  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 6,315,610
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 15,125,520
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 6,315,610
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... 1,794,749 2,001,397  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 9,512,976 9,719,624  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... 3,367 0 0 3,367
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 62,812 9,500 0 45,812
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 651,331 316,000   302,331
17 Interest............... 2,342      
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 158,035 10,433    
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 34,745     34,745
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 131,593 18,153   113,440
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,044,225 354,086 0 499,695
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,820,542 2,820,542
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,864,767 354,086 0 3,320,237
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 5,648,209
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 9,365,538
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 730,429 869,138 869,138
3 Accounts receivable bullet0
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   45,540 0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 38,936 3,252 3,252
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 492,381 Click to see attachment492,381 426,070
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 72,493,371 Click to see attachment77,599,153 89,387,446
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,317,478 Click to see attachment3,488,192 Click to see attachment3,488,192
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 76,118,135 82,452,116 94,174,098
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 0 60,772
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment525,000 Click to see attachment1,150,000
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 525,000 1,210,772
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 10,254,180 10,918,088
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 65,338,955 70,323,256
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 75,593,135 81,241,344
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 76,118,135 82,452,116
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
75,593,135
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
5,648,209
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
81,241,344
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
81,241,344
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 115.35 SHRS AM SMALL CAP WLD FUND - THF P 2020-12-17 2021-02-08
b 23076.92 SHRS PIMCO INT'L - THF P 2020-05-01 2021-02-08
c 6279.18 SHRS AM FD CAP WLD GRWTH - THF P   2021-02-08
d 6084.24 AM FD NEW PRESPECT - THF P   2021-02-08
e 7094.64 SHRS AM SM CAP WLD FD - THF P   2021-02-08
17356.47 SHRS OAK GLBL SELECT FND - THF P   2021-02-08
3205.96 SHRS POLARIS GLOBAL VALUE - THF P 2008-01-14 2021-02-08
10629.62 SHRS FS GLBL CREDIT OPP - THF P 2014-01-29 2021-04-08
CHARLES SCHWAB CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION - THF P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-OUT US K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-OUT US K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III ASIA K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III ASIA NM K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III EUROPE K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III EUROPE K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD V K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD VII K-1 - THF     2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD VII K-1 - THF P   2021-12-31
302.18 SHRS AM SMALL CAP WRLD FD - DHH P 2020-12-17 2021-02-08
63348.42 SHRS PIMCO INT'L - DHH P   2021-02-08
16100.47 SHRS AM FD CAP WLD GRWTH - DHH P   2021-02-08
21840.87 AM FD NEW PRESPECT - DHH P    
18586.21 SHRS AM SM CAP WLD FD - DHH P   2021-02-08
48954.16 SHRS OAK GLBL SELECT FND - DHH P    
3205.96 SHRS POLARIS GLOBAL VALUE - DHH P   2021-02-08
28092.56 SHRS FS GLBL CREDIT OPP - DHH P 2014-01-29 2021-04-08
CHARLES SCHWAB CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION - DHH P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-OUT US K-1 - DHH     2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-OUT US K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III ASIA K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III ASIA NM K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III EUROPE K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
HRJ GLOBAL BUY-III EUROPE K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD V K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD VII K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD VII K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
HARBORWALK V20 K-1 - DHH P   2021-12-31
34986.01 SHRS SCHWAB VARIABLE SHARE - AHM P 2020-02-14 2021-02-04
131.28 SHRS AM SMALL CAP WRLD FD - AHM P 2020-12-17 2021-02-08
149321.27 SHRS PIMCO INT'L - AHM P   2021-02-08
4830.14 SHRS AM FD CAP WLD GRWTH - AHM P   2021-02-08
3611.26 SHRS AM FNDS NEW WRLD - AHM P   2021-02-08
8260.27 SHRS AM SM CAP WLD FD - AHM P   2021-02-08
978 SHRS MORGAN STANLEY INST GRWTH - AHM P   2021-02-08
13351.14 SHRS OAK GLBL SELECT FND - AHM P   2021-02-08
12953.37 SHRS POLARIS GLOBAL VALUE - AHM P   2021-02-08
3268.51 SHRS PRIMECAP ODYSSEY AGGR GWTH - AHM P   2021-02-08
CHARLES SCHWAB CAPITAL GAIN DISTRIBUTION - AHM P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD V K-1 - AHM P   2021-12-31
CAPITAL DYNAMICS MID MKT K-1 - AHM P   2021-12-31
CAPITAL DYNAMICS MID MKT K-1 - AHM P   2021-12-31
HARBORWALK V20 K-1 - AHM P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD IV K-1 - AHM P   2021-12-31
PAS REAL ESTATE FD IV K-1 - AHM P   2021-12-31
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 9,995   9,039 956
b 254,975   252,895 2,080
c 389,975   309,919 80,056
d 389,975   194,468 195,507
e 614,751   312,353 302,398
390,000   289,077 100,923
98,975   52,962 46,013
79,988   109,379 -29,391
272,289     272,289
    221 -221
4,258     4,258
    3,857 -3,857
    20,942 -20,942
    3 -3
1,544     1,544
3,959     3,959
    6 -6
2,803     2,803
26,184   23,679 2,505
699,975   694,183 5,792
999,975   717,422 282,553
1,399,975   677,122 722,853
1,610,495   675,978 934,517
1,100,000   814,915 285,085
274,975   162,605 112,370
211,396   282,611 -71,215
680,923     680,923
    332 -332
6,388     6,388
    5,785 -5,785
    31,413 -31,413
    4 -4
2,317     2,317
9,895     9,895
    15 -15
7,006     7,006
449,555     449,555
35,000   35,003 -3
11,640   10,505 1,135
1,649,975   1,637,211 12,764
299,975   214,593 85,382
339,975   233,610 106,365
732,414   386,588 345,826
99,975   43,570 56,405
300,000   216,546 83,454
399,975   277,256 122,719
199,975   113,803 86,172
615,709     615,709
13,193     13,193
1,770     1,770
24,652     24,652
390,530     390,530
    40 -40
18,216     18,216
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       956
b       2,080
c       80,056
d       195,507
e       302,398
      100,923
      46,013
      -29,391
      272,289
      -221
      4,258
      -3,857
      -20,942
      -3
      1,544
      3,959
      -6
      2,803
      2,505
      5,792
      282,553
      722,853
      934,517
      285,085
      112,370
      -71,215
      680,923
      -332
      6,388
      -5,785
      -31,413
      -4
      2,317
      9,895
      -15
      7,006
      449,555
      -3
      1,135
      12,764
      85,382
      106,365
      345,826
      56,405
      83,454
      122,719
      86,172
      615,709
      13,193
      1,770
      24,652
      390,530
      -40
      18,216
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 6,315,610
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 130,181
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 130,181
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 83,221
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 65,000
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 148,221
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 18,040
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet18,040 RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletLA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMICHAEL F SCHOTT Telephone no.bullet (504) 523-1831

    Located atbullet201 ST CHARLES AVE SUITE 2600NEW ORLEANSLA ZIP+4bullet70170
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16Yes  
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bulletCJ
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
    Yes
     
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
    No
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
    Yes
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    DAVID A KERSTEIN PRESIDENT
    1.0
    0 0 0
    201 St Charles Avenue Suite 2600
    New Orleans,LA70170
    MICHAEL F SCHOTT VICE PRESIDENT
    1.0
    0 0 0
    201 St Charles Avenue Suite 2600
    New Orleans,LA70170
    LINDA A REEG SECRETARY
    1.0
    0 0 0
    201 St Charles Avenue Suite 2600
    New Orleans,LA70170
    JANE C FIEGLER TREASURER
    1.0
    0 0 0
    201 St Charles Avenue Suite 2600
    New Orleans,LA70170
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
     
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 7
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    KPMG LLP Accounting 62,812
    909 Poydras Street Ste 2850
    NEW ORLEANS,LA70001
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 NOT APPLICABLE  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 8
    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    84,508,213
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,419,655
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    1,391,789
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    88,319,657
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    88,319,657
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,324,795
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    86,994,862
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    4,349,743
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    4,349,743
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    130,181
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    130,181
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,219,562
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,219,562
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    4,219,562
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2020
    (c)
    2020
    (d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 4,219,562
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 2,591,256
    b Total for prior years:2019, 2018, 2017  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018......  
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020...... 0
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 4,360,012
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 2,591,256
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
     
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
     
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 1,768,756
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
     
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
     
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
     
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
     
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........
    2,450,806
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
     
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
     
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018....  
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    NONE
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    NONE
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    David A Kerstein President
    201 St Charles Ave Suite 2600
    New Orleans,LA70170
    (504) 523-1831
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    Application should be in appropriate typed letter form. Include brochures or other pertinent information and establish the qualifications of the applicant to receive funds from a private foundation as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    There are no submission deadlines.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    There are no restrictions or limitations on awards except that the organization must be qualified as provided for under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable regulations.
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Boy Scouts of America
    4200 S I-10 Service Road W 117
    Metairie,LA70001
    None PC In Memory Donation, Support Pillars of Scouting 6,000
    Bridge House Corporation
    4150 Earhart Blvd
    New Orleans,LA70125
    None PC Scholarship Fund 20,287
    Carmelite Monastery
    2155 Terry Road
    Jackson,MS39204
    None PC In Memory Donation 1,000
    Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana
    PO Box 505
    Schriever,LA70395
    None PC General Support 50,000
    Committee for a Better New Orleans
    4902 Canal Street Suite 300
    New Orleans,LA70119
    None PC General Operating Expenses 2,500
    Court Watch NOLA
    PO Box 750633
    New Orleans,LA70175
    None PC In Honor of Donation 3,000
    Crimestoppers Inc
    PO Box 55249
    Metairie,LA70055
    None PC Annual Awards 10,000
    Greater New Orleans Foundation
    919 St Charles Avenue
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC General Support 2,500
    Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans
    5100 Orleans Avenue
    New Orleans,LA70124
    None PC General Support 13,500
    KID smART
    1024 Elyisan Fields Avenue
    New Orleans,LA70117
    NONE PC School Resources Budget 12,500
    Liberty's Kitchen Inc
    422 1/2 South Broad
    New Orleans,LA70119
    None PC Youth Development Program 10,000
    Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc
    1615 Poydras Street Suite 1060
    New Orleans,LA70112
    None PC Annual Meeting and Awards 5,000
    National Jewish Health
    1400 Jackson Street M-120
    Denver,CO80206
    None PC Morgridge Academy for Chronically Ill Children 10,000
    New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation
    400 Poydras Street 30th Floor
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC Hermes Challenge 5,000
    Preservation Resource Center
    923 Tchoupitoulas Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC General Operating Expense 53,000
    Second Harvester of Greater NO & Acadiana
    700 Edwards Avenue
    New Orleans,LA70123
    None PC General Support 150,000
    Shatterproof
    101 Merritt 7 Corporate Park 1st Fl
    Norwalk,CT06851
    None PC In Memory Donation 1,000
    The National World War II Museum
    945 Magazine Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC Building Fund 51,000
    The Pelican Institute
    643 Magazine Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC Support of Smart on Crime 25,000
    Touro Infirmary Foundation
    1401 Foucher Street
    New Orleans,LA70115
    None PC Breast Cancer Center 10,000
    Tulane Cancer Center
    1430 Tulane Avenue SL-68
    New Orleans,LA70112
    None PC Gunning For A Cure 5,000
    United Negro College Fund
    Energy Center Bldg
    1100 Poydras Street Suite 1400
    New Orleans,LA70163
    None PC Sponsorship 10,000
    United Way for the Greater New Orleans
    2515 Canal Street
    New Orleans,LA70119
    None PC Poverty Eradication Work 125,000
    Urban League of Greater New Orleans
    4640 S Carrollton Avenue Suite 210
    New Orleans,LA70119
    None PC Annual Event 10,000
    Arts Council of New Orleans
    935 Gravier Street Suite 850
    New Orleans,LA70112
    None PC Support for Unframed Murals Phase II 160,000
    ARC Athens Inc
    220 E 134th Street Suite 4B
    Bronx,NY10451
    None PC Bill Faglay Fund for the Future 10,000
    Contemporary Arts Center
    900 Camp Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC General Operating Expense, Art for All, Art of A/C 135,180
    Dancing Grounds
    3705 St Claude Avenue
    New Orleans,LA70117
    None PC Dance for Social Change 15,000
    French Quarter Festivals Inc
    400 North Peters Street Suite 205
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC Musician Sponsorship Program 20,100
    New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation
    1205 North Rampart Street
    New Orleans,LA70116
    None PC Digital Systems Lead Position 35,000
    Louisiana Children's Museum
    15 Henry Thomas Dr
    New Orleans,LA70124
    None PC Operating Expenses, Free Saturdays in October, and Art of All 99,700
    Louisiana Endowment for the Humantities
    938 Lafayette Street Suite 300
    New Orleans,LA70113
    None PC Construction & Renovation John Scott Center at Turners Hall 160,000
    New Orleans Ballet Association
    935 Gravier Street Suite 800
    New Orleans,LA70112
    None PC General Operating Expenses and Ovation Program 35,000
    New Orleans Botanical Gardens Foundation
    1 Palm Drive City Park
    New Orleans,LA70124
    None PC Enrique Alferez Wednesday Free Days 62,472
    New Orleans Film Society
    900 Camp Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC Community Programming 21,000
    New Orleans Museum of Art
    City Park 1 Collins Diboll Circle
    New Orleans,LA70179
    None PC General, Operating Expenses, Free Admission for Art & A/C, Free Admission for LA Residents 262,988
    Storm King Center
    1 Museum Road
    New Windsor,NY12553
    None PC Support of 2021 Season 10,000
    Tennessee WilliamsNew Orleans Literary
    938 Lafayette Street Suite 514
    New Orleans,LA70113
    None PC Literary Discussion and Performances Including Free Workshops 20,000
    Rivers Institute for Contemporary & Thought
    1100 Poydras Street Suite 1700
    New Orleans,LA70163
    None PC Research and Development 40,000
    The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute
    2800 Chartres Street
    New Orleans,LA70117
    None PC Artists in Residence Program 35,000
    The Ogden Museum of Southern Art
    925 Camp Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    None PC Support of General Operating Expenses, Support of the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibitions and Other Exhibitions, and LA Residents Free Admission Days 806,815
    US Biennial Inc
    Prospect New Orleans
    2578 Broadway Suite 178
    New York,NY10025
    None PC Support of General Operations 152,500
    Friends of WWOZ Inc
    PO Box 51840
    New Orleans,LA70151
    None PC Jazz Festing in Place - WWOZ-FM 30,000
    University of New Orleans
    University of New Orleans
    2000 Lakeshore Drive
    New Orleans,LA70148
    None PC Enhance Current Cultural Content and Reporting for WWNO 89.9 50,000
    Young AspirationsYoung Artist
    PO Box 52617
    New Orleans,LA70152
    None PC Artist in Residence Program 25,000
    Young Audiences of Louisiana
    3900 General Taylor Street Suite 2
    New Orleans,LA70125
    None PC Baby Artsplay Program 18,500
    Louisiana Appleseed
    1615 Poydras Street Suite 1000
    New Orleans,LA70112
    None PC General Support 10,000
    Vail Jazz Foundation
    PO Box 3035
    Vail,CO81658
    None PC Louis Armstrong Music 10,000
    Greater New Orleans Educational Television Fdn
    716 Navarre Avenue
    New Orleans,LA70124
    None PC Irma Thomas Documentary - WYES New Orleans 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 2,820,542
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
        14 283  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
        18 6,315,610  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   9,512,976  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    9,512,976
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Bullet Bullet
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    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX & AUDIT FEES 62,812 9,500   45,812

    TY 2021 ContractorCompensationExpln
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Contractor Explanation
    KPMG LLP Audit and Tax Fees

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    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)
    Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

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    TY 2021 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation
     
    533 Royal Street
    New Orleans,LA70130
    2017-06-01 750,000 Organization's Capital Museum Expansion with Gallary Naming and "Art of the City" Exhibition 2018 75,000 NO 6/9/17, 5/23/18, 5/22/19, 5/26/21 2021-05-26 Foundation is also known as The Historic New Orleans Collection. This grant is paid in 10 equal installments and used for the organization's capital museum expansion to the Brulatour Bldg at 520 Royal Street, New Orleans La. and to include the naming of the Helis Foundation Gallery to support "Art of the City" with recognized permanent signage in the foyer area. Total installment expended for the year was $75,000 with $50,000 of the payment allocated to the gallery naming and $25,000 to the "Art of the City" exhibition. The grantor has no reason to doubt the accuracy or reliability of the report from the grantee.

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    HANCOCK WHITNEY SECURITIES 492,381 426,070

    TY 2021 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    JEWELRY   973,851 1,084,420
    PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS   26,893,720 31,378,121
    MUTUAL FUNDS   49,501,632 56,694,955
    FINE ART   229,950 229,950

    TY 2021 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 8,697 139,637 139,637
    SYNDICATION COSTS 4,023 4,023 4,023
    ARTWORK/SCULPTURES ON EXHIBIT 2,304,758 3,344,532 3,344,532


    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BANK FEES 702     702
    ASSET INSURANCE 30,928 13,949   16,979
    STORAGE FEE 6,228 4,204   2,024
    EXHIBITION EXPENSE 49,398     49,398
    POYDRAS CORRIDOR 42,937     42,937
    MEMBERSHIP FEES 1,400     1,400


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    HRJ PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENTS 108,757 -6,092  
    PORTFOLIO ADVISORS INVESTMENTS 1,228,818 734,509  
    ALPHAQUEST INVESTMENTS 494,141 494,141  
    HARBORWALK INVESTMENTS -235,882 579,924  
    CRYSTAL CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL 227,592 227,592  
    LOMBARD INTERNATIONAL -28,677 -28,677  


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    INSTALLMENT PROMISE - HNOC 525,000 450,000
    INSTALLMENT PURCHASE - POWER TOWER 0 700,000


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    CONSULTING FEES 120,000 100,000   0
    PUBLIC RELATIONS 178,466     178,466
    APPRAISAL FEES 3,865     3,865
    ADMINTRATIVE SUPPORT 349,000 216,000   120,000


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    The Helis Foundation
    EIN:
    72-6020536
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 130,181      
    FOREIGN TAXES 10,433 10,433    
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX - 990T 16,765      
    STATE INCOME TAX 656