Helping Hand Store-front Ministries
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Helping Hand Store-front Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Leesville, Louisiana, registered in 1995, with $130,740 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1205, Leesville, LA, 71496 EIN 72-1237918 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$131K
▲ 29.1% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$75K
Net assets
$455K
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.
C+
—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 Store-front Ministries— 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 rating72 mo reserves · +42% 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 Store-front Ministries: 72 mo reserves · +42% 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 Store-front Ministries— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Store-front Ministries: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1205, Leesville, LA, 71496
- City
- Leesville
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Emergency Assistance
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $77K (FY2011) to $131K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,746Net assets $455K
Operating margin
42.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$458K
Total liabilities
$2,746
Net assets
$455K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,740▲29.1% | $75,477▲11.3% | $455,003▲17.6% | $457,749▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $101,295▼7.7% | $67,817▼22.0% | $386,896▼2.9% | $433,406▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $109,745▼10.6% | $86,958▼1.5% | $398,495▲6.1% | $479,346▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $122,719▲19.2% | $88,281▲27.9% | $375,709▲10.1% | $489,377▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $102,911▲56.6% | $69,031▼14.6% | $341,271▲11.0% | $499,015▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,734▼23.1% | $80,874▼22.9% | $307,391▼4.7% | $492,584▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $85,436▼5.1% | $104,933▲2.3% | $322,532▼5.7% | $514,776▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $89,996▼9.2% | $102,559▲3.7% | $342,029▼3.5% | $542,962▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $99,143▼2.8% | $98,939▼2.4% | $354,572▲0.1% | $563,782▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $102,010▼0.1% | $101,337▼0.3% | $354,368▲0.2% | $571,949▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $102,131▼7.9% | $101,649▼7.8% | $353,695▲0.1% | $579,863 | 990 |
| 2013 | $110,835▼1.3% | $110,238▲39.9% | $353,214▲0.2% | $579,840▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | $112,271▲45.5% | $78,779▲13.6% | $352,617▲10.5% | $494,727▲55.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $77,140 | $69,338 | $319,125 | $319,125 | 990EZ |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helping Hand Store-front Ministries a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helping Hand Store-front Ministries is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1237918, based in Leesville, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helping Hand Store-front Ministries's EIN?
- Helping Hand Store-front Ministries's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1237918.
- How much revenue does Helping Hand Store-front Ministries report?
- Helping Hand Store-front Ministries reported $130,740 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helping Hand Store-front Ministries have?
- CharityIndex grades Helping Hand Store-front Ministries C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helping Hand Store-front Ministries (EIN 72-1237918) 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.