The H E L P Usa Fund Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, H E L P USA Fund Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. H E L P USA Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, H E L P USA Fund Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, H E L P USA Fund Inc has awarded 77 individual grants totaling $14,441,530. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUNDRAISING IN SUPPORT OF HELP USA, INC. & ITS AFFILIATES' MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE HELP USA FUND, INC. SOLICITED CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH STRATEGIC OUTREACH TO DONORS INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSION OF HELP USA.DONATIONS RECEIVED WERE DISTRIBUTED TO HELP USA AFFILIATES TO COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED IN HELP'S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FACILITIES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, TO SUPPORT WRAPAROUND SERVICES IN HELP'S PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS, AND FOR COUNSELING OFFERED TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. ADDITIONAL FUNDING EFFORTS SURROUNDED INVESTMENT FINANCING FOR PERMANENT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED TO HOMELESS AND FORMERLY HOMELESS VETERANS, AND SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING AND RECOVERING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.THE HELP FUND CONTINUED OUTREACH TO DONORS THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS, SUPPORTING YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICE PROJECTS WITH PROCEEDS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. DONATIONS OF GOODS SUCH AS CLOTHING, FOOD, AND TOYS WERE MANAGED BY THE FUND AND DISTRIBUTED TO HELP USA'S SHELTER SITES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leonard Achan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Ostroff Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jean Brownhill Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gail Cannold Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanne Loenhardt Cassullo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Cuomo Cole Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Berger Hirschberg Strategies Llc Professional Fundraiser | 6/29/15 | $201,213 |
Stephen L Mott Iii Management Consultant | 6/29/15 | $109,869 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $105,875 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $830,444 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,377 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $936,319 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $123,527 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,059,846 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,560,246 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,298 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,882 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $84,342 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,689 |
Other employee benefits | $18,644 |
Payroll taxes | $13,629 |
Fees for services: Management | $62,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,767 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,159 |
Advertising and promotion | $29,920 |
Office expenses | $138,324 |
Information technology | $13,485 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $83,095 |
Travel | $1,391 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,953 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,184,942 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,463,337 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,143,686 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,000,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,144,301 |
Total assets | $6,751,324 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,472 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,531,495 |
Total liabilities | $2,558,967 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,192,357 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,751,324 |
Over the last fiscal year, The H E L P Usa Fund Inc has awarded $1,559,589 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GNP I LP PURPOSE: COVER GNP I ANNUAL SECURITY COST | $40,000 |
STREET SOCCER USA INC PURPOSE: TO COVER OPERATION EXPENSE | $146,134 |
HELP HOMELESS SERVICES CORPORATION PURPOSE: FY 2022 COVID BONUSES | $1,074,594 |
HELP SOCIAL SERVICE CORP (HSSC) PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $206,346 |
HELP DAY-CARE CORPORATION PURPOSE: TO COVER VARIOUS SALARY AND INVOICES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,762 |
HELP BUFFALO INC PURPOSE: TO COVER OPERATION EXPENSE | $31,753 |