Civic Intelligence

Help the Helpless

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 41-1878721

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 13, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.HELPTHEHELPLESS.ORG
2716 Colfax Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55408

(612) 874-8550

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.6%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$31,714

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-1.1%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

27%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets23rd percentile

Assets

Down

$2,479,198

Down $27,789 (-1.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,475,950

Down $26,903 (-1.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,248

Down $886 (-21%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue22nd percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,332,621

Up $279,947 (+27%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,406,614

Up $139,436 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$73,993

Up $140,511 (+66%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $375,446Liabilities 2011: $860Net Assets 2011: $374,5862011Assets 2012: $551,619Liabilities 2012: $2,581Net Assets 2012: $549,0382012Assets 2013: $1,089,209Liabilities 2013: $2,125Net Assets 2013: $1,087,0842013Assets 2014: $1,599,592Liabilities 2014: $32Net Assets 2014: $1,599,5602014Assets 2015: $2,104,808Liabilities 2015: $6,851Net Assets 2015: $2,097,9572015Assets 2016: $2,138,485Liabilities 2016: $4,832Net Assets 2016: $2,133,6532016Assets 2017: $2,011,964Liabilities 2017: $15,130Net Assets 2017: $1,996,8342017Assets 2018: $1,790,213Liabilities 2018: $4,286Net Assets 2018: $1,785,9272018Assets 2019: $1,782,566Liabilities 2019: $3,622Net Assets 2019: $1,778,9442019Assets 2020: $1,904,505Liabilities 2020: $2,366Net Assets 2020: $1,902,1392020Assets 2021: $2,654,185Liabilities 2021: $2,924Net Assets 2021: $2,651,2612021Assets 2022: $2,506,850Liabilities 2022: $18,410Net Assets 2022: $2,488,4402022Assets 2023: $2,506,987Liabilities 2023: $4,134Net Assets 2023: $2,502,8532023Assets 2024: $2,479,198Liabilities 2024: $3,248Net Assets 2024: $2,475,9502024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,479,198
Liabilities$3,248
Net Assets$2,475,950
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $1,213,918Expenses 2011: $1,279,568Net Income 2011: -$65,6502011Revenue 2012: $789,951Expenses 2012: $615,638Net Income 2012: $174,3132012Revenue 2013: $794,632Expenses 2013: $257,926Net Income 2013: $536,7062013Revenue 2014: $788,287Expenses 2014: $276,861Net Income 2014: $511,4262014Revenue 2015: $929,565Expenses 2015: $428,047Net Income 2015: $501,5182015Revenue 2016: $985,515Expenses 2016: $950,065Net Income 2016: $35,4502016Revenue 2017: $710,103Expenses 2017: $847,966Net Income 2017: -$137,8632017Revenue 2018: $741,315Expenses 2018: $952,969Net Income 2018: -$211,6542018Revenue 2019: $870,413Expenses 2019: $887,807Net Income 2019: -$17,3942019Revenue 2020: $982,605Expenses 2020: $913,385Net Income 2020: $69,2202020Revenue 2021: $1,913,097Expenses 2021: $1,139,621Net Income 2021: $773,4762021Revenue 2022: $875,798Expenses 2022: $953,946Net Income 2022: -$78,1482022Revenue 2023: $1,052,674Expenses 2023: $1,267,178Net Income 2023: -$214,5042023Revenue 2024: $1,332,621Expenses 2024: $1,406,614Net Income 2024: -$73,9932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,332,621
Expenses$1,406,614
Net Income-$73,993
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,332,621
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support of a school and orphanage in india for the handicapped, deaf and poor children, and support of a missionary group that provides aid to latin america, asia and the pacific.

Dedicated to improving the lives of disabled and impoverished children in india and ecuador.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,382,315$1,270,437▼ $111,878
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,118,020$1,202,174▲ $84,154
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,631$4,134▲ $503
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,397$1,829▼ $568
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$624$624→ $0
Total Assets$2,506,987$2,479,198▼ $27,789
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,134$3,248▼ $886
Total Liabilities$4,134$3,248▼ $886
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,496,402$2,471,816▼ $24,586
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,451$4,134▼ $2,317
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,502,853$2,475,950▼ $26,903
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,506,987$2,479,198▼ $27,789

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,829$7,906$9,735
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Teresa TaggartDirectorPT$31,714$31,714

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Father Robert AltierPresident
David KrauseVice President
David HuizelAssistant Treasurer
Kay FohtAssistant Treasurer
Rocio HuizelAssistant Treasurer
James BenyonSecretary
Joseph FohtTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,270,942
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$61,679
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,270,942
Change in Net Assets
$-73,993

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,327,371
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$5,250
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$47,090
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,374,461
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,332,621
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,225,478
Other Expenses$149,422
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$31,714
Total Fundraising Expense$31,062
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$1,225,478--$1,225,478
Office Expenses-$28,250$31,062$59,312
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$31,714-$31,714
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,021-$17,021
Travel-$6,246-$6,246
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,250-$5,250
Fees for Services Other-$3,413-$3,413
Occupancy-$3,001-$3,001
Depreciation Depletion-$568-$568
Other Expenses$52,845$239-$239
Total Functional Expenses$1,278,323$97,229$31,062$1,406,614

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,406,614
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,401,364
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,401,364
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,250
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$1,278,323

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South America - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador,Program ServicesAsssistance to Mghm--$928,086
South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal,Program ServicesAsssistance to St Marys--$350,237
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Joseph foht, treasurer, kay foht, assistant, treasurer, and teresa taggart, director - family relationship david huizel, assistant treasurer and rocio huizel, assistant treasurer - family relationship”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is sent to each board member for their approval before the 990 is filed with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy that applies to all board members. Enforcement of the policy includes a requirement that all board members annually disclose any conflicts of interest if they exist.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in section 6104(d). The financial statements and written conflict of interest policy are also available on the help the helpless website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Help the Helpless
EIN
41-1878721
Phone
6128748550
Address
2716 COLFAX AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Foht
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6128748550
Signed
2025-03-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Foht
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Creative Planning Tax LLC
Address
220 PARK AVE S, ST CLOUD, MN 56301
Preparer
Marie a Primus CPA
Phone
3202517010
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FUNDS ARE WIRED IN U.S. DOLLARS TO ST. MARY'S SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGE IN INDIA. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, ST. MARY'S ACCOUNTANT PREPARES A FINANCIAL REPORT NOTING GRANTS RECEIVED FROM HELP THE HELPLESS AND A RECORD OF ST. MARY'S EXPENDITURES. PERIODIC ON-SITE VISITS ARE MADE TO ST. MARY'S FOR REVIEW. AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT WAS COMPLETED FOR ALL OF ST. MARY'S AND OPERATIONS IN 2023. FUNDS DONATED TO MISSIONARY GROUP OF THE HOME OF THE MOTHER (MGHM) IN ECUADOR ARE WIRED IN U.S. DOLLARS. DETAILED FINANCIAL REPORTING REGARDING RECEIPT OF DONATIONS AND EXPENDITURES ARE SENT BY MGHM ACCOUNTANT TO HELP THE HELPLESS EVERY 3 MONTHS.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleF/Total501c3OrgCnt02
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt01278323
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0JOSEPH FOHT, TREASURER, KAY FOHT, ASSISTANT, TREASURER, AND TERESA TAGGART, DIRECTOR - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP DAVID HUIZEL, ASSISTANT TREASURER AND ROCIO HUIZEL, ASSISTANT TREASURER - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 990 IS SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR THEIR APPROVAL BEFORE THE 990 IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT APPLIES TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. ENFORCEMENT OF THE POLICY INCLUDES A REQUIREMENT THAT ALL BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IF THEY EXIST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE HELP THE HELPLESS WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,479,198
Liabilities
$3,248
Net assets
$2,475,950
Revenue
$1,332,621
Expenses
$1,406,614
Net income
-$73,993
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.48$0.00$2.48$1.33$1.41$0.07
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.51$0.00$2.50$1.05$1.27$0.21
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.51$0.02$2.49$0.88$0.95$0.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.65$0.00$2.65$1.91$1.14$0.77
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.90$0.00$1.90$0.98$0.91$0.07
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.78$0.00$1.78$0.87$0.89$0.02
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$0.74$0.95$0.21
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.01$0.02$2.00$0.71$0.85$0.14
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.14$0.00$2.13$0.99$0.95$0.04
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.10$0.01$2.10$0.93$0.43$0.50
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.60$0.00$1.60$0.79$0.28$0.51
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.09$0.79$0.26$0.54
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.79$0.62$0.17
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.37$1.21$1.28$0.07