Self-help For the Elderly
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Self-help For the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1972, with $40,470,563 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
731 Sansome St Ste 100, San Francisco, CA, 94111 EIN 94-1750717 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$40.5M
▲ 23.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$33.2M
Net assets
$26.3M
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 Self-help For the Elderly— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +18% 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 Self-help For the Elderly: 10 mo reserves · +18% 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 Self-help For the Elderly— 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 Self-help For the Elderly: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 731 Sansome St Ste 100, San Francisco, CA, 94111
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18.2M (FY2013) to $40.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $8.7MNet assets $26.3M
Operating margin
18.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.0M
Total liabilities
$8.7M
Net assets
$26.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,470,563▲23.0% | $33,179,167▲8.2% | $26,329,378▲41.7% | $35,033,579▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $32,889,735▲6.2% | $30,668,421▲8.7% | $18,586,193▲15.1% | $26,744,337▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $30,966,576▲1.3% | $28,203,432▲15.6% | $16,146,961▲13.5% | $21,260,459▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $30,555,493▲9.4% | $24,405,727▼5.8% | $14,231,005▲80.3% | $19,795,275▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $27,927,601▲12.9% | $25,904,289▲7.1% | $7,895,126▲44.0% | $15,808,829▲29.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $24,746,212▲3.9% | $24,178,855▲8.2% | $5,482,733▲13.2% | $12,200,736▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $23,823,471▲12.4% | $22,344,452▲7.8% | $4,842,067▲29.4% | $10,822,164▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,199,950▲5.8% | $20,718,383▲8.2% | $3,740,598▲14.9% | $9,604,284▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,035,691▲3.8% | $19,145,109▲2.5% | $3,255,263▲37.7% | $8,737,301▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,305,123▲6.2% | $18,670,643▲6.5% | $2,364,681▲36.7% | $7,581,480▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $18,174,163 | $17,527,033▼4.1% | $1,730,201▲59.7% | $6,831,515▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,275,954▼7.4% | $1,083,071▼72.5% | $6,639,369▼65.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $19,733,186▲0.9% | $3,935,007▼15.7% | $19,047,295▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $19,554,007▲3.9% | $4,670,291▲1.2% | $19,878,978▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,819,957 | $4,614,584 | $20,534,102 | 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 · $5.3M total
108 grants to Self-help For the Elderly totaling $5.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $85,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $58,500 |
| Chinese Community Health Care Assn | To subsidize the nutrition service program for the elderly. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $46,977 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Mindful living for older adults and adults with di | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Scan Health Plan | Grant to support older adults (55+) by funding emergency home-delivered meals and providing emergency assistance for move-in costs and supplies when transitioning from shelters to permanent housing. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Preservation | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $111,903 |
| Dignity Health | Community health | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $70,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $64,550 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Capacity building | 2023 | $35,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $31,537 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Senior escort services & stop the hate program - s | 2023 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Self-help For the Elderly a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Self-help For the Elderly is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-1750717, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Self-help For the Elderly's EIN?
- Self-help For the Elderly's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-1750717.
- How much revenue does Self-help For the Elderly report?
- Self-help For the Elderly reported $40,470,563 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Self-help For the Elderly have?
- CharityIndex grades Self-help For the Elderly B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Self-help For the Elderly (EIN 94-1750717) 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.