Helping Hand Home For Children
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Helping Hand Home For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1955, with $10,337,808 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3804 Avenue B, Austin, TX, 78751 EIN 74-1144638 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2023)
$10.3M
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$10.6M
Net assets
$18.2M
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 Helping Hand Home For Children— 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 rating21 mo reserves · -2% 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 Helping Hand Home For Children: 21 mo reserves · -2% 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 Helping Hand Home For Children— 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 Helping Hand Home For Children: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3804 Avenue B, Austin, TX, 78751
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Residential Care
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.7M (FY2013) to $10.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $18.2M
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.1M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$18.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,337,808▲3.5% | $10,560,524▼12.6% | $18,248,790▼1.2% | $20,090,688▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,988,078▼15.0% | $12,078,633▲35.6% | $18,471,506▼10.2% | $20,257,734▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $11,747,778▼24.9% | $8,908,926▼2.0% | $20,562,061▲16.0% | $22,485,765▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $15,644,491▲16.2% | $9,094,652▲4.2% | $17,722,428▲58.7% | $20,648,628▲55.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,465,893▲21.2% | $8,728,890▲8.3% | $11,169,395▲73.7% | $13,321,022▲75.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,113,006▲46.2% | $8,060,396▲7.2% | $6,430,913▲90.4% | $7,607,787▲74.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,602,167▲12.2% | $7,519,536▲8.6% | $3,378,448▲2.5% | $4,355,174▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,774,630▲4.6% | $6,923,468▲3.5% | $3,295,817▼4.3% | $4,249,518▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $6,474,474▲9.3% | $6,690,719▲12.4% | $3,444,655▼5.9% | $4,389,967▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $5,922,414▲4.6% | $5,953,050▲15.6% | $3,660,900▼0.8% | $4,585,506▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,660,238 | $5,149,398▲5.6% | $3,691,536▲1.0% | $4,452,204▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,878,590▲3.7% | $3,655,696▲4.1% | $4,283,029▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $4,706,551▲1.3% | $3,510,524▲4.5% | $4,143,667▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,648,014▲14.2% | $3,360,201▼0.5% | $4,004,304▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $4,068,527 | $3,378,340 | $3,922,438 | 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 · $12.1M total
115 grants to Helping Hand Home For Children totaling $12.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption | Wendy's wonderful kids grant | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | T3c readiness activities - buildings | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $142,429 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Orphan care | 2024 | $61,995 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $47,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Health | 2024 | $12,000 |
| The United Way of Central Maryland Inc | Designated and or granted in support of agency programs | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | Community development | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $7,500 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | General operations | 2024 | $6,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,905 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $319,535 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Therapeutic residential treatment for abused and neglected children | 2023 | $166,776 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helping Hand Home For Children a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helping Hand Home For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 74-1144638, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helping Hand Home For Children's EIN?
- Helping Hand Home For Children's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 74-1144638.
- How much revenue does Helping Hand Home For Children report?
- Helping Hand Home For Children reported $10,337,808 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helping Hand Home For Children have?
- CharityIndex grades Helping Hand Home For Children B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helping Hand Home For Children (EIN 74-1144638) 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.