Help A Mother Out
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Help A Mother Out is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2019, with $2,831,284 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
101 Broadway Ste 250, Oakland, CA, 94607 EIN 83-2001085 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.8M
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$2.1M
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 Help A Mother Out— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +22% 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 Help A Mother Out: 11 mo reserves · +22% 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 Help A Mother Out— 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 Help A Mother Out: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 Broadway Ste 250, Oakland, CA, 94607
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Family Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.0M (FY2019) to $2.8M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $165KNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
22.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$165K
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,831,284▼1.5% | $2,202,481▼27.5% | $2,068,371▲44.8% | $2,233,561▲50.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,874,458▼21.7% | $3,038,139▼15.2% | $1,427,977▼9.9% | $1,484,002▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,671,555▲19.9% | $3,583,172▲24.6% | $1,584,940▲4.7% | $1,628,363▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,062,030▲18.1% | $2,876,623▲4.8% | $1,513,259▲12.9% | $1,582,811▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,593,307▼14.4% | $2,744,423▲60.1% | $1,339,983▲1.9% | $1,455,073▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,029,747 | $1,714,698 | $1,315,049 | $1,462,796 | 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 · $3.4M total
45 grants to Help A Mother Out totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Help A Mother Out a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Help A Mother Out is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-2001085, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Help A Mother Out's EIN?
- Help A Mother Out's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-2001085.
- How much revenue does Help A Mother Out report?
- Help A Mother Out reported $2,831,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Help A Mother Out have?
- CharityIndex grades Help A Mother Out B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Help A Mother Out (EIN 83-2001085) 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.