Hand-up Programs Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, registered in 2009, with $16,539 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$17K
▲ 45.1% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$38K
Net assets
-$235K
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 Hand-up Programs Incorporated— 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 Hand-up Programs Incorporated: 0 mo reserves · -129% margin earns a F 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 Hand-up Programs Incorporated— 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 Hand-up Programs Incorporated: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $21K (FY2013) to $17K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-129.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$446K
Total liabilities
$680K
Net assets
-$235K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,539▲45.1% | $37,923▼19.9% | -$234,503▲4.7% | $445,786▼24.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,398▲74.7% | $47,330▼0.7% | -$245,981▼15.9% | $587,163▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,523▲117% | $47,671▼12.1% | -$212,211▼21.4% | $620,252▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,003▲401% | $54,228▲41.9% | -$174,821▼44.0% | $656,506▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $600 | $38,218▼16.6% | -$121,388▼44.9% | $686,419▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $0 | $45,807▼31.8% | -$83,770▼121% | $723,531▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $0 | $67,179▲72.3% | -$37,896▼218% | $767,635▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $0▼100% | $38,986▲94.4% | $32,001▲200% | $850,351▲188% | 990 |
| 2014 | $20,844 | $20,053▼10.9% | -$32,035▲3.9% | $295,109▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,844 | $22,511▲43.3% | -$33,349▲0.6% | $308,678▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,707▲2.9% | -$33,537▼1061% | $322,247▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $15,263▼95.9% | $3,488▲249% | $374,200 | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $374,200 | $1,000 | $374,200 | 990 |
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Data for Hand-up Programs Incorporated (EIN 61-1483717) 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.