H E L P International is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Johnstown, Colorado, registered in 2001, with $4,332,641 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.3M
▲ 34.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$519K
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 International— 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 International: 2 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B 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 International— 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 International: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $8.7M (FY2013) to $4.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
11.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$526K
Total liabilities
$6,703
Net assets
$519K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,332,641▲34.7% | $3,847,021▲21.1% | $518,797▲93.4% | $525,500▲72.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,217,325▼43.4% | $3,177,326▼43.9% | $268,208▲14.5% | $305,389▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,685,093▲33.8% | $5,659,738▲35.0% | $234,280▲6.6% | $268,065▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,249,885▼29.6% | $4,193,856▼30.3% | $219,711▲27.8% | $259,858▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,034,383▼6.8% | $6,013,324▼7.0% | $171,945▲6.7% | $198,480▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $6,472,630▲22.1% | $6,466,598▲21.8% | $161,203▲3.9% | $195,053▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,300,179▼41.0% | $5,307,792▼40.3% | $155,171▼17.9% | $192,961▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,978,510▲26.0% | $8,897,119▲24.9% | $188,988▲47.2% | $222,951▲58.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,126,059▼23.5% | $7,124,605▼23.1% | $128,362▲1.1% | $141,096▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,311,354▲25.8% | $9,269,479▲26.5% | $126,908▲49.2% | $134,039▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,399,045▼14.6% | $7,328,840▼15.3% | $85,033▲473% | $123,275▲53.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,666,293 | $8,655,202▲3.4% | $14,828▲297% | $80,556▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,373,023▲5.4% | $3,737▲114% | $66,421▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $7,943,723▲18.5% | -$27,530▼143% | $44,489▼38.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,706,209 | $63,351 | $72,574 | 990 |
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.
27 grants to H E L P International totaling $470K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $50,283 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $9,342 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $29,756 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $14,644 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $13,481 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $36,400 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $11,481 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,811 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $29,812 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,425 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,425 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $19,518 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $15,806 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $15,806 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $14,420 |
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Data for H E L P International (EIN 84-1531749) 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.