A Helpful Start For Mom
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
A Helpful Start For Mom is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2021, with $77,471 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6338 Azalea Ln, Dallas, TX, 75230 EIN 86-1509802 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2025)
$77K
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$56K
Net assets
$260K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Helpful Start For Mom— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating55 mo reserves · +27% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Helpful Start For Mom: 55 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Helpful Start For Mom— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Helpful Start For Mom: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $138K (FY2021) to $77K (FY2025) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $260K
Operating margin
27.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$260K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$260K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,471▲13.9% | $56,338▼17.0% | $259,527▲8.9% | $259,527▲8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $68,022▼47.7% | $67,876▲27.4% | $238,394▲0.1% | $238,394▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $130,069▲44.3% | $53,274▲174% | $238,248▲47.6% | $238,248▲47.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $90,148▼34.7% | $19,437▼59.0% | $161,453▲77.9% | $161,453▲77.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $138,129 | $47,387 | $90,742 | $90,742 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $7,000 total
1 grant to A Helpful Start For Mom totaling $7,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is A Helpful Start For Mom a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Helpful Start For Mom is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-1509802, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is A Helpful Start For Mom's EIN?
- A Helpful Start For Mom's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-1509802.
- How much revenue does A Helpful Start For Mom report?
- A Helpful Start For Mom reported $77,471 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Helpful Start For Mom have?
- CharityIndex grades A Helpful Start For Mom B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Helpful Start For Mom (EIN 86-1509802) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.