H E L P For Mom is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lebanon, Illinois, registered in 1981, with $247,388 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$247K
▼ 2.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$279K
Net assets
$119K
Employees
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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 H E L P 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 →
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 H E L P For Mom: 5 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 H E L P 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 →
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 H E L P For Mom: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $250K (FY2013) to $247K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-12.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$174K
Total liabilities
$55K
Net assets
$119K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,388▼2.2% | $279,055▼0.3% | $118,605▼17.0% | $173,559▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $252,945▼4.9% | $279,834▼0.3% | $142,851▼11.1% | $193,500▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $265,862▲10.7% | $280,556▲5.6% | $160,707▼5.6% | $214,975▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $240,162▲24.1% | $265,577▲3.1% | $170,326▼10.7% | $223,884▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $193,532▼34.0% | $257,487▼5.0% | $190,737▼22.5% | $243,433▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $293,215▲6.5% | $270,940▼4.1% | $246,167▲9.9% | $263,411▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $275,260▲5.2% | $282,604▲8.5% | $223,894▼3.2% | $238,518▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $261,666▼1.6% | $260,375▲2.7% | $231,238▲0.6% | $244,794▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $265,966▲4.0% | $253,441▼3.2% | $229,947▲5.8% | $244,584▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $255,633▲7.2% | $261,695▲8.0% | $217,422▼2.7% | $236,212▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $238,410▼4.5% | $242,340▼5.8% | $223,484▼1.7% | $240,357▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $249,723 | $257,311▲13.7% | $227,414▼3.2% | $244,758▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $226,365▼12.4% | $235,002▼5.5% | $256,424▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $258,526 | $248,700 | $262,748 | 990 |
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Data for H E L P For Mom (EIN 37-1081988) 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.