Helf (1871 – November 19, 1915)[1] was an American composer and sheet music publisher during the early 20th century.

In October 1910 his music publishing company, J. Fred Helf Music, filed for bankruptcy with Elihu Root Jr. acting as receiver.

All the company's property and assets were sold at auction on March 12, 1913, in New York.

He retired from the music business five months before he died due to an illness.

He died in Liberty, New York, at the age of 44 leaving a widow and a daughter.