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Helios Education Foundation

To enrich the lives of individuals in arizona and florida by creating opportunities for success in post-secondary education.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Phoenix, AZ EIN 942850977 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Helios Education Foundation

Learn how Helios Education Foundation works to create opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to succeed in postsecondary education

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W600
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

To enrich the lives of individuals in arizona and florida by creating opportunities for success in post-secondary education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE W600
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Helios Education Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 942850977. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $52M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Helios Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Helios Education Foundation is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Helios Education Foundation has $52M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Helios Education Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $52M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Helios Education Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Helios Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Learn how Helios Education Foundation works to create opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to succeed in postsecondary education Helios Education Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Helios Education Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $52M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Helios Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 942850977, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Paul Luna
President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BA
Barbara R••• T•••••••
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO
BR
Braulio C••••
VP FL STUDENT SUCCESS INITIVES
CH
Charles H•••••••
SVP - FL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CH
Chevy H•••••••
Director
DO
Don A••••••
Director
GR
Grace M•••••
VP COMMUNICATIONS FL
GR
Grace M•••••
VP COMMUNICATIONS FL
IO
Ioanna M••••••••
Director
JA
James S••••••
Director
JA
Jane R•••
VICE-CHAIR
JA
Janice P•••••
SVP Govt Affairs & Public PLCY
JU
Julie N••••••
VP GRANTS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
LA
Larry R•••
Director
LI
Linda T•••••••
SVP PROG ADMIN & ORG LEARNING
MA
Maria S•••••
Director
MA
Mark F••••••••
Director & SECRETARY(OUTGOING)
MI
Michael C•••••
SR VICE PRESIDENT & CFO
PA
Paul L•••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
PA
Paul P•••••••
SVP Comm Impact & Learning
RE
Rebecca L•••••••
VP COMMUNICATIONS AZ
ST
Steve B••••
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
ST
Steven W••••••
Director & SECRETARY
TI
Tina D•••••••
VP FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
TO
Tom H••••••
Director & TREASURER(OUTGOING)
VA
Vada M••••••
Director & TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Positive

Acceso Latino and Carlos Slim Foundation Launch Free Two-Day Youth Basketball Clinic in Phoenix This Weekend - markets.businessinsider.com

markets.businessinsider.com · · Positive

Dual enrollment program helps high school students with autism thrive in college courses - ASU News

news.asu.edu · · Neutral

Students receive scholarships from Phoenix Suns, Mercury foundation and Helios at El Valle Puede - 12News

www.12news.com · · Neutral

Over 24,000 Broward students to benefit from $1.1 million school grant - Caribbean National Weekly

www.caribbeannationalweekly.com · · Positive

Broward County high schoolers to receive more career readiness support with a million-dollar grant - WLRN

www.wlrn.org · · Positive

Helios Education Foundation Awards Broward Education Foundation $1.1 Million to Launch “Postsecondary Success for All” - citybiz

www.citybiz.co · · Positive

Arizona Board of Regents launches College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship - | Arizona Board of Regents

www.azregents.edu · · Positive

Florida’s Public Colleges Deliver $56.7 Billion to the State Economy - Florida Daily

floridadaily.com · · Neutral

Arizona education advocate leans on personal experience while pushing for college access - KTAR News 92.3 FM

ktar.com · · Neutral

New report examines chronic absenteeism among Arizona high school students - The Arizona Republic

www.azcentral.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Acceso Latino and Carlos Slim Foundation Launch Free Two-Day Youth Basketball Clinic in Phoenix This Weekend - markets.b
Apr 2026
markets.businessinsider.com
Dual enrollment program helps high school students with autism thrive in college courses - ASU News
Apr 2026
news.asu.edu
Students receive scholarships from Phoenix Suns, Mercury foundation and Helios at El Valle Puede - 12News
Apr 2026
www.12news.com
Over 24,000 Broward students to benefit from $1.1 million school grant - Caribbean National Weekly
Apr 2026
www.caribbeannationalweekly.com
Broward County high schoolers to receive more career readiness support with a million-dollar grant - WLRN
Apr 2026
www.wlrn.org
Helios Education Foundation Awards Broward Education Foundation $1.1 Million to Launch “Postsecondary Success for All” -
Apr 2026
www.citybiz.co
Form filed
$52.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Arizona Board of Regents launches College Ready AZ FAFSA Scholarship - | Arizona Board of Regents
Nov 2025
www.azregents.edu
Florida’s Public Colleges Deliver $56.7 Billion to the State Economy - Florida Daily
Nov 2025
floridadaily.com
Arizona education advocate leans on personal experience while pushing for college access - KTAR News 92.3 FM
Oct 2025
ktar.com
New report examines chronic absenteeism among Arizona high school students - The Arizona Republic
Sep 2025
www.azcentral.com
Form filed
$34.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$21.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$70.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$50.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Helios Education Foundation This page 89 $52.4 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 116 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Helios Education Foundation

What is Helios Education Foundation?
Helios Education Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Phoenix, United States. Learn how Helios Education Foundation works to create opportunities for individuals in Arizona and Florida to succeed in postsecondary education
When was Helios Education Foundation founded?
Helios Education Foundation was founded in 2004.
Who leads Helios Education Foundation?
Paul Luna serves as President & CEO.
Where is Helios Education Foundation located?
Headquartered in Phoenix, United States.
What is Helios Education Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Helios Education Foundation trustworthy?
Helios Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Helios Education Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942850977.
What is Helios Education Foundation's website?
http://www.helios.org