Helena

Helena sometimes makes grants to other non-profit institutions. As a matter of policy, the company permit a maximum of 10% of the company's grants be used to cover the overhead costs of these institutions. Helena's membership is merit-based, and members do not pay a fee, nor do they earn fees, for their participation. Helena Group Foundation is a r... egistered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Helena was founded in 2015 by Henry Elkus and Zachary Bohn. Helena does not espouse or endorse any political, economic, or religious beliefs. Instead, the company aims to represent viewpoints and experiences that may sometimes conflict or overlap, in order to establish dialogue and encourage innovative ideas. An important element of Helena's identity is found in its younger members. They are leaders in their respective fields; pioneering new social movements and technologies, expanding scientific and literary knowledge, and challenging the underpinnings of long-held orthodoxy. Yet they are not selected because they are young. The company is also not a youth-focused organization. Helena does not choose leaders of this age group for the purpose of education, mentorship, or development. The younger members are not selected to disproportionately direct Helena's focus towards the "next" generation or youth issues, nor are they selected due to their proximity in age to Helena's executives. Why then, does Helena select younger members? The answer reveals two essential tenets of the company's philosophy.Read More