Help Foundation
Help Foundation reported $14.6 million in revenue and $14.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $77.62 went to program services, $21.74 to management and general costs and $0.64 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 88.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $409,819 (PRESIDENT / CEO). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 54% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $15MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.6% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 21.7% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.20 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 3.2% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 88.7% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $409,819 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.86% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 19.4 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 24 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseResidential services - provides assistance with daily living to help ensure that those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be empowered to live their best life. Our residential services enable individuals to live independently and achieve the highest quality of life possible by enhancing current capabilities through hands-on learning
Adult day support & vocational training programs - allows those with disabilities to work and volunteer in their own community. Work and recreation activities are centered around individual interests and Help Foundation works diligently to find opportunities that match the interest, talents, and special abilities of those we serve. Vocational training programs take a more in-depth look at career pathways for individuals who are considering community-based employment
Non-medical transportation - Help Foundation will provide transportation to work or day service programs on a routine basis. Our fleet of specialized vehicles is a reliable method of transportation for those who may otherwise encounter difficulties using typical modes of transportation due to disability
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT / CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $361,270 | $0 | $48,549 | $409,819 |
| VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $208,637 | $0 | $19,680 | $228,317 |
| CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,787 | $0 | $26,229 | $217,016 |
| CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,748 | $0 | $17,952 | $208,700 |
| CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $153,808 | $0 | $40,250 | $194,058 |
| CHIEF ASSET OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $145,629 | $0 | $39,923 | $185,552 |
| CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $117,566 | $0 | $4,703 | $122,269 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Help Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 24 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5401
- Volunteers Part I, line 650
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CONCORD TECHNOLOGY GROUP Technology services | $176,642 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
8 private foundations reported grants to Help Foundation totaling $21,589 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Help Foundation's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Help Foundation, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Help Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Help Foundation reported that 77.6% of its $14.3 million in expenses went to program services, 21.7% to management and general and 0.6% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Help Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Help Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $409,819, for the role of PRESIDENT / CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Help Foundation get its money?
Of $14.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 3.2% came from contributions and grants (including 2.1% from government grants) and 88.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Help Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 34-1617051 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202612199349301216 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202522279349301642 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402889349300935 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202323179349302447 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202202949349300140 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202142999349300729 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202022759349300417 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 34-1617051: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.