Civic Intelligence

Helpguideorg International

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 45-4510670

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 07, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.HELPGUIDE.ORG
515 S Flower St Ste 1800Los Angeles, CA 90071

(310) 400-6764

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.60x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

1.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

48th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 48% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$161,465

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1009%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

53%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,746,541

Up $1,589,054 (+1009%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$706,615

Up $619,801 (+714%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,039,926

Up $969,253 (+1371%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin48th percentile

Revenue

Up

$911,730

Up $313,949 (+53%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$880,320

Up $73,357 (+9.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$31,410

Up $240,592 (+115%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2012: $77,775Liabilities 2012: $4,405Net Assets 2012: $73,3702012Assets 2013: $90,318Liabilities 2013: $1,423Net Assets 2013: $88,8952013Assets 2014: $50,879Liabilities 2014: $466Net Assets 2014: $50,4132014Assets 2015: $132,292Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $132,2922015Assets 2016: $136,930Liabilities 2016: $438Net Assets 2016: $136,4922016Assets 2017: $63,106Liabilities 2017: $414Net Assets 2017: $62,6922017Assets 2018: $148,828Liabilities 2018: $1,590Net Assets 2018: $147,2382018Assets 2019: $82,938Liabilities 2019: $2,472Net Assets 2019: $80,4662019Assets 2020: $57,056Liabilities 2020: $86,266Net Assets 2020: -$29,2102020Assets 2021: $61,311Liabilities 2021: $5,481Net Assets 2021: $55,8302021Assets 2022: $299,726Liabilities 2022: $3,730Net Assets 2022: $295,9962022Assets 2023: $157,487Liabilities 2023: $70,673Net Assets 2023: $86,8142023Assets 2024: $1,746,541Liabilities 2024: $1,039,926Net Assets 2024: $706,6152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,746,541
Liabilities$1,039,926
Net Assets$706,615
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $255,873Expenses 2012: $182,503Net Income 2012: $73,3702012Revenue 2013: $340,127Expenses 2013: $324,602Net Income 2013: $15,5252013Revenue 2014: $282,859Expenses 2014: $321,341Net Income 2014: -$38,4822014Revenue 2015: $401,754Expenses 2015: $319,875Net Income 2015: $81,8792015Revenue 2016: $357,575Expenses 2016: $353,375Net Income 2016: $4,2002016Revenue 2017: $343,934Expenses 2017: $417,734Net Income 2017: -$73,8002017Revenue 2018: $549,976Expenses 2018: $465,430Net Income 2018: $84,5462018Revenue 2019: $540,727Expenses 2019: $607,499Net Income 2019: -$66,7722019Revenue 2020: $610,037Expenses 2020: $719,713Net Income 2020: -$109,6762020Revenue 2021: $910,337Expenses 2021: $825,297Net Income 2021: $85,0402021Revenue 2022: $1,133,451Expenses 2022: $893,285Net Income 2022: $240,1662022Revenue 2023: $597,781Expenses 2023: $806,963Net Income 2023: -$209,1822023Revenue 2024: $911,730Expenses 2024: $880,320Net Income 2024: $31,4102024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$911,730
Expenses$880,320
Net Income$31,410
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$911,730
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Helpguide's mission is to provide you and your family with mental health information you can trust. Our expert, ad-free resources empower you with the knowledge and encouragement you need to take charge of your life and make healthy choices. We believe that with support and self-help options, you can understand, prevent, and resolve many of life's challenges.

Development and maintenace of www.helpguide.org dedicated to trustworthy mental health info.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$67$1,005,956▲ $1,005,889
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$533,971-
Intangible Assets$69,594$127,626▲ $58,032
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$82,010$74,434▼ $7,576
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,753$4,554▲ $801
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$157,487$1,746,541▲ $1,589,054
Other Assets Total$2,063$0▼ $2,063
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$1,000,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$70,673$39,926▼ $30,747
Total Liabilities$70,673$1,039,926▲ $969,253
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$53,003$706,615▲ $653,612
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$33,811$0▼ $33,811
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$86,814$706,615▲ $619,801
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$157,487$1,746,541▲ $1,589,054

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$6,330$6,330
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Melinda SmithExecutive DirectorFT$149,000$12,465$161,465

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Janice BurrillBoard Chair
Debra NakatomiDirector
Gavin ChanDirector
Monika WhiteDirector
Sangeeta AhluwaliaDirector
Shanna MitchellDirector
Shirley FredricksDirector
Stephanie MihalasDirector (1/1/24-9/15/24)
Henry RamosSecretary
Liz BremnerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
AvantpageTranslation Services523 G STREET, Davis, CA 95616$104,904
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$54,961
Program Service Revenue
$316,965
Investment Income
$82,615
Other Revenue
$457,189
All Other Contributions
$54,961
Change in Net Assets
$31,410

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$908,910
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$2,820
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$908,910
Total Revenue per Form 990
$911,730
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$469,989
Other Expenses$410,331
Total Fundraising Expense$26,915
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Information Technology$159,684$13,318$4,723$177,725
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$121,099$24,220$16,146$161,465
Other Salaries and Wages$106,172$51,242$1,615$159,029
Fees for Services Other$126,845--$126,845
Comp Disqual Persons$96,401--$96,401
Payroll Taxes$23,074$5,653$1,271$29,998
Fees for Services Accounting-$26,045-$26,045
Fees for Services Legal$5,543$17,529$421$23,493
Other Employee Benefits$14,724$7,606$766$23,096
Office Expenses$9,476$9,708$1,973$21,157
Depreciation Depletion$16,632$3,351-$19,983
Insurance$1,463$3,746-$5,209
Travel$2,943$134-$3,077
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,820-$2,820
Occupancy-$2,348-$2,348
Conferences and Meetings$271$1,358-$1,629
Total Functional Expenses$684,327$169,078$26,915$880,320

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$880,320
Expenses per Audited Statements$877,500
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$877,500
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$2,820
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Chris SaranchockEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S HUSBANDCHRIS SARANCHOCK IS MARRIED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MELINDA SMITH, AND IS EMPLOYED AS THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS.No$96,401
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“The finance committee reviews the form 990 prior to sign-off and is given ample opportunity for questions and feedback. The committee approves the draft return prior to filing and the entire board of directors is provided copies of the tax return once it is completed and filed.”

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

“Each board member is required to complete and sign a conflict of interest disclosure annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The executive committee meets annually to evaluate the performance of the executive director, review salary and evaluate against compensation survey data, and vote on compensation for the upcoming year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial statements, irs formation letter, and other organizational information is made available on candid and guidestar, which a link to these sites is provided on the organization's website. Copies of the documents are also available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Helpguideorg International
EIN
45-4510670
Phone
3104006764
Address
515 S FLOWER ST STE 1800, LOS ANGELES, CA 90071

Signing Officer

Name
Melinda Smith
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3104006764
Signed
2025-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melinda Smith
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Hutchinson & Bloodgood Llp
Address
200 EAST CARRILLO STREET SUITE 303, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Preparer
Jessica Moitoza
Phone
8059631837
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“The organization ceased to participate in the publication and sale of books by jeanne segal, ph.d.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting: program service expenses 3,770. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,770. Freelance writers: program service expenses 18,171. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 18,171. Translation services: program service expenses 104,904. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 104,904.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Helpguide's irs form 990 is subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. Helpguide is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status. Helpguide is not aware of any activities that are subject to tax on unrelated business income, excise or other taxes. Helpguide's tax returns from the year 2021 to the present remain subject to examination by the irs for federal tax purposes, and the tax years from 2020 to the present remain subject to examination by the state of california.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0HELPGUIDE'S IRS FORM 990 IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. HELPGUIDE IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. HELPGUIDE IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, EXCISE OR OTHER TAXES. HELPGUIDE'S TAX RETURNS FROM THE YEAR 2021 TO THE PRESENT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES, AND THE TAX YEARS FROM 2020 TO THE PRESENT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,746,541
Liabilities
$1,039,926
Net assets
$706,615
Revenue
$911,730
Expenses
$880,320
Net income
$31,410
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$1.04$0.71$0.91$0.88$0.03
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.07$0.09$0.60$0.81$0.21
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.00$0.30$1.13$0.89$0.24
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.01$0.06$0.91$0.83$0.09
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.09$0.03$0.61$0.72$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.08$0.00$0.08$0.54$0.61$0.07
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.55$0.47$0.08
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.34$0.42$0.07
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.14$0.00$0.14$0.36$0.35$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.40$0.32$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.28$0.32$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.34$0.32$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.07$0.26$0.18$0.07