Helpline Center Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Helpline Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered in 1975, with $5,933,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3817 S Elmwood Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105 EIN 23-7424387 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.9M
▲ 1.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.3M
Net assets
$5.8M
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 Helpline Center Inc— 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 rating13 mo reserves · +11% 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 Helpline Center Inc: 13 mo reserves · +11% 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 Helpline Center Inc— 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 Helpline Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3817 S Elmwood Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
- City
- Sioux Falls
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $5.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $545KNet assets $5.8M
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.3M
Total liabilities
$545K
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,933,591▲1.1% | $5,279,568▼0.7% | $5,800,935▲12.6% | $6,345,888▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,866,174▲15.9% | $5,319,151▲22.1% | $5,153,574▲13.6% | $5,896,583▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,059,270▲14.6% | $4,354,644▲29.5% | $4,538,246▲15.1% | $4,711,496▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,414,466▲15.8% | $3,362,559▲12.9% | $3,944,394▲38.1% | $4,067,173▲39.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,811,884▲47.5% | $2,978,559▲35.6% | $2,855,591▲44.5% | $2,920,979▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,584,053▲5.0% | $2,197,118▲4.8% | $1,975,854▲25.7% | $2,038,678▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,461,751▲18.9% | $2,096,116▲15.8% | $1,571,445▲26.5% | $1,653,024▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,069,933▲23.8% | $1,810,051▲3.2% | $1,242,310▲28.3% | $1,287,219▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,672,362▼10.2% | $1,754,256▲20.3% | $968,651▼7.2% | $1,017,907▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,862,477▲47.9% | $1,458,170▲33.0% | $1,043,764▲61.5% | $1,083,682▲56.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,259,121▲24.6% | $1,096,347▲16.2% | $646,134▲34.9% | $694,346▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,010,715 | $943,421▼12.6% | $478,950▲16.3% | $528,742▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,079,132▲16.8% | $411,656▲23.3% | $454,753▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $923,605▼3.2% | $333,925▲49.1% | $373,958▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $954,143 | $224,016 | $272,107 | 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 · $1.6M total
46 grants to Helpline Center Inc totaling $1.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, salsa program, building fund, youth programs | 2024 | $95,950 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | 2024 | $95,000 |
| Sanford | Community support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,250 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | Network of care, lyft rides, salsa program, program support, general support | 2023 | $102,300 |
| Avera Health | Donation | 2023 | $54,500 |
| United Way Worldwide | Human & social services | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Sanford | Community support | 2023 | $11,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Health & human services | 2022 | $121,955 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, 988 project, 437 project, salsa program | 2022 | $63,950 |
| Avera Health | Sponsorship | 2022 | $55,000 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | Community welfare and betterment | 2022 | $16,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $15,750 |
| Sanford | Community health improvement | 2022 | $10,000 |
| The Mental Health Association of New York City Inc | Lifeline services | 2022 | $9,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Helpline Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helpline Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7424387, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helpline Center Inc's EIN?
- Helpline Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7424387.
- How much revenue does Helpline Center Inc report?
- Helpline Center Inc reported $5,933,591 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helpline Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Helpline Center Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helpline Center Inc (EIN 23-7424387) 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.