Civic Intelligence

Helping Hands for the Blind

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 95-4313602

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 11, 2021

Organization Profilewww.helpinghands4theblind.org
21500 Lassen Street 178Chatsworth, CA 91311

(818) 998-0044

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.98x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.33x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

21st percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-69%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$33,975

Down $14,962 (-31%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$523

Down $20,751 (-98%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$33,452

Up $5,789 (+21%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$100,730

Down $226,258 (-69%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$121,481

Down $195,255 (-62%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$20,751

Down $31,003 (-302%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2010: $51,258Liabilities 2010: $20,395Net Assets 2010: $30,8632010Assets 2011: $58,561Liabilities 2011: $23,543Net Assets 2011: $35,0182011Assets 2012: $42,172Liabilities 2012: $35,926Net Assets 2012: $6,2462012Assets 2013: $101,063Liabilities 2013: $13,763Net Assets 2013: $87,3002013Assets 2014: $83,447Liabilities 2014: $6,943Net Assets 2014: $76,5042014Assets 2015: $52,734Liabilities 2015: $15,015Net Assets 2015: $37,7192015Assets 2016: $35,136Liabilities 2016: $5,715Net Assets 2016: $29,4212016Assets 2017: $40,147Liabilities 2017: $17,801Net Assets 2017: $22,3462017Assets 2018: $33,201Liabilities 2018: $22,179Net Assets 2018: $11,0222018Assets 2019: $48,937Liabilities 2019: $27,663Net Assets 2019: $21,2742019Assets 2020: $33,975Liabilities 2020: $33,452Net Assets 2020: $5232020Assets 2021: $23,213Liabilities 2021: $25,968Net Assets 2021: -$2,7552021Assets 2022: $14,393Liabilities 2022: $30,176Net Assets 2022: -$15,7832022Assets 2023: $46,011Liabilities 2023: $5,195Net Assets 2023: $40,8162023Assets 2024: $47,914Liabilities 2024: $7,151Net Assets 2024: $40,7632024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$33,975
Liabilities$33,452
Net Assets$523
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $361,168Expenses 2010: $371,316Net Income 2010: -$10,1482010Revenue 2011: $357,673Expenses 2011: $354,377Net Income 2011: $3,2962011Revenue 2012: $351,421Expenses 2012: $380,875Net Income 2012: -$29,4542012Revenue 2013: $460,249Expenses 2013: $378,256Net Income 2013: $81,9932013Revenue 2014: $355,301Expenses 2014: $367,174Net Income 2014: -$11,8732014Revenue 2015: $318,678Expenses 2015: $357,549Net Income 2015: -$38,8712015Revenue 2016: $319,537Expenses 2016: $327,105Net Income 2016: -$7,5682016Revenue 2017: $344,420Expenses 2017: $351,495Net Income 2017: -$7,0752017Revenue 2018: $313,177Expenses 2018: $324,501Net Income 2018: -$11,3242018Revenue 2019: $326,988Expenses 2019: $316,736Net Income 2019: $10,2522019Revenue 2020: $100,730Expenses 2020: $121,481Net Income 2020: -$20,7512020Revenue 2021: $94,046Expenses 2021: $97,324Net Income 2021: -$3,2782021Revenue 2022: $88,919Expenses 2022: $101,947Net Income 2022: -$13,0282022Revenue 2023: $188,051Expenses 2023: $131,452Net Income 2023: $56,5992023Revenue 2024: $89,507Expenses 2024: $89,560Net Income 2024: -$532024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$100,730
Expenses$121,481
Net Income-$20,751
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 11, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$100,730
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To expand economic opportunities and promote the general well being of the blind.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$36,500$26,811▼ $9,689
Loans From Officers Directors$7,500$14,500▲ $7,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,076$5,328▼ $4,748
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,361$1,836▼ $525
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$48,937$33,975▼ $14,962
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,163$18,952▼ $1,211
Total Liabilities$27,663$33,452▲ $5,789
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$21,274$523▼ $20,751
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$21,274$523▼ $20,751
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$48,937$33,975▼ $14,962

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,836$29,928$31,764
Other Land Buildings-$7,958$7,958
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert J AcostaPresident
Alice HackneyVice-president
Patricia WilliamsSecretary
Ruth Ann AcostaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,390
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$10
Other Revenue
$91,330
All Other Contributions
$9,390
Change in Net Assets
$-20,751
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Total Fundraising Expense$72,327
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$70,786
Other Expenses$33,862
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,833
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages--$64,524$64,524
Grants to Domestic Individuals$16,833--$16,833
Occupancy-$12,000-$12,000
Payroll Taxes--$6,262$6,262
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,845-$5,845
Interest-$4,023-$4,023
Travel$2,848--$2,848
Office Expenses-$2,228$135$2,363
Insurance--$1,406$1,406
Depreciation Depletion$525--$525
Other Expenses$270$223-$493
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl$209--$209
All Other Expenses-$147-$147
Total Functional Expenses$20,685$28,469$72,327$121,481
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$91,330
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Telephone Solicitations$91,330$91,330-$91,330
Total Events$91,330$91,330-$91,330
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
Robert AcostaLandlordOffice Space RentNo$12,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$7,500$14,500▲ $7,000
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Two of the directors are siblings. Two of the directors are related by marriage.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 is reviewed by the governing body prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The governing body consistantly monitors any possible conflicts to ensure that the organization adheres to it's conflict of interest policies.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Helping Hands for the Blind
EIN
95-4313602
Phone
8189980044
Address
21500 LASSEN STREET 178, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311

Signing Officer

Name
Robert J Acosta
Title
President
Signed
2021-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert J Acosta
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
17

Preparer

Firm
California Accountants Group Llp
Address
21900 BURBANK BLVD SUITE 112, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367
Preparer
Seid Sadat CPA CFF CGMA
Phone
8187020900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“Other program services 4: the organization organizes trips, outing and other special services for the blind. Other program services 5: the organization purchased various computer and equipment for the use by the blind. The amount represents the depreciation of these equipment over irs statutory life, any loss/gain due to the trade-in of the equipment and expenses related to the maintenance of the equipment.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TWO OF THE DIRECTORS ARE SIBLINGS. TWO OF THE DIRECTORS ARE RELATED BY MARRIAGE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING BODY CONSISTANTLY MONITORS ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS TO ENSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION ADHERES TO IT'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$33,975
Liabilities
$33,452
Net assets
$523
Revenue
$100,730
Expenses
$121,481
Net income
-$20,751
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.07$0.41$0.90$0.90$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.05$0.41$1.88$1.31$0.57
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.30$0.16$0.89$1.02$0.13
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.26$0.03$0.94$0.97$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.33$0.01$1.01$1.21$0.21
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.49$0.28$0.21$3.27$3.17$0.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.22$0.11$3.13$3.25$0.11
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.18$0.22$3.44$3.51$0.07
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.35$0.06$0.29$3.20$3.27$0.08
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.15$0.38$3.19$3.58$0.39
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.07$0.77$3.55$3.67$0.12
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.14$0.87$4.60$3.78$0.82
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.36$0.06$3.51$3.81$0.29
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.24$0.35$3.58$3.54$0.03
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.20$0.31$3.61$3.71$0.10