H E L P USA Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
H E L P USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1975, with $216,819 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
115 E 13th St, New York, NY, 10003 EIN 13-3922973 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$217K
▼ 93.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2,906
Net assets
$7.7M
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
—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 H E L P USA Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating31803 mo reserves · +99% 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 H E L P USA Inc: 31803 mo reserves · +99% margin earns a B+ 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 H E L P USA Inc— 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 H E L P USA Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 115 E 13th St, New York, NY, 10003
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Nonprofit Management Support
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $4.4M (FY2013) to $217K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $15.4MNet assets $7.7M
Operating margin
98.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$23.1M
Total liabilities
$15.4M
Net assets
$7.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,819▼93.3% | $2,906▼14.7% | $7,701,652▲2.9% | $23,127,145▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,213,190▲1950% | $3,408▼1.5% | $7,487,739▲75.0% | $20,915,398▲64.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $156,703▼35.7% | $3,461▼96.3% | $4,277,957▲3.7% | $12,703,095▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $243,666▼71.2% | $93,119▼86.6% | $4,124,311▲3.8% | $12,551,274▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $847,055▲19.1% | $697,261▲24.0% | $3,973,764▲3.9% | $12,398,577▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $711,086▼0.5% | $562,186▼3.6% | $3,823,970▲4.1% | $8,748,708▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $714,985▲40.1% | $583,209▲50.5% | $3,675,070▲3.7% | $10,103,036▲103% | 990 |
| 2016 | $510,455▲25.0% | $387,435▲32.5% | $3,543,294▲3.6% | $4,968,282▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $408,315▲51.2% | $292,335▲130% | $3,420,274▲3.5% | $4,010,334▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $269,989▼93.9% | $127,282▼97.1% | $3,304,294▲4.5% | $3,894,294▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,427,632 | $4,381,090▲55.5% | $3,161,587▲1.5% | $3,161,587▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,818,162▲924% | $3,115,045▲4.2% | $3,115,045▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $275,305▲89.5% | $2,988,559▲2.8% | $2,988,559▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $145,295▲17.9% | $2,905,938▲33.9% | $2,905,938▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $123,287 | $2,170,127 | $2,170,127 | 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.
Grants received · $3.9M total
25 grants to H E L P USA Inc totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2023 | $50,000 |
| H E L P USA Inc | Capital contribution from help bronx to hdc for new projects and ceo search | 2022 | $3,000,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2021 | $70,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $45,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Covid-19 relief effort | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2019 | $18,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health & human services | 2017 | $82,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is H E L P USA Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. H E L P USA Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3922973, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is H E L P USA Inc's EIN?
- H E L P USA Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3922973.
- How much revenue does H E L P USA Inc report?
- H E L P USA Inc reported $216,819 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does H E L P USA Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades H E L P USA Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for H E L P USA Inc (EIN 13-3922973) 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.