Help N Hands Across the Seas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Orinda, California, registered in 1996, with $96,439 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▲ 47.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,953
Net assets
$2.9M
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 Help N Hands Across the Seas— 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 Help N Hands Across the Seas: 17768 mo reserves · +98% 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 Help N Hands Across the Seas— 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 Help N Hands Across the Seas: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $59K (FY2013) to $96K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
98.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,439▲47.3% | $1,953 | $2,891,732▲11.8% | $2,891,732▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $65,474▼16.5% | $0▼100% | $2,586,055▲2.6% | $2,586,055▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $78,389▼70.9% | $2,060 | $2,520,581 | $2,520,581▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $269,770▲46.5% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $2,359,513▼11.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $184,193▲210% | $83,863▼30.3% | $2,661,509▲19.2% | $2,661,509▲19.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $59,501▼80.1% | $120,328▼1.6% | $2,232,361▼9.5% | $2,232,361▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $298,354▲583% | $122,250▼4.1% | $2,467,668▲11.1% | $2,467,668▲11.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $43,654▼40.8% | $127,453▲8.1% | $2,221,663▲2.5% | $2,221,663▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $73,725▼95.9% | $117,892▼26.7% | $2,166,599▼6.5% | $2,166,599▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $1,804,507▲2941% | $160,916▲332% | $2,317,275▲348% | $2,317,275▲348% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $59,338 | $37,258▼5.5% | $517,276▲34.6% | $517,276▲34.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $39,423▲42.0% | $384,244▲11.4% | $384,244▲11.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $27,765▼19.5% | $344,818▼1.3% | $344,818▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $34,499 | $349,260 | $349,260 | 990PF |
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Data for Help N Hands Across the Seas (EIN 68-0259721) 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.