Call For Help Inc is located in East St Louis, IL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (F40) the organization is classified as: Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Call For Help Inc employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Call For Help 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 06/2020, Call For Help Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CALL FOR HELP INC PROVIDES 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES WHILE ASSISTING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGHTEN THEIR COPING SKILLS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL STATE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER - THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST HOMELESS WOMEN AGE 18 AND UP (WITH AN WITHOUT CHILDREN) IN THEIR PURSUIT TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE YOUNG WOMEN MAINTAIN RESIDENCE IN THIS HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS WHILE PURSUING EDUCATION OR JOB TRAINING SKILLS. WHILE RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER, THE WOMEN WILL BE AFFORDED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES PROVIDED BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT- PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, 24 HOUR MEDICAL ADVOCACY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT DURING EVIDENCE COLLECTION AT LOCAL HOSPITALS, LEGAL ADVOCACY AT POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM COUNSELING TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF HEALING AND RECOVERY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALL SERVICES OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VICTIM.
COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SERVICES - WE OFFER A SHORT-TERM THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, LOCAL AND STATE HOSPITALS, PSYCHIATRISTS AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. MEDICATION MONITORING, COUNSELING AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ARE INTERVENTIONS PROVIDED TO HELP STABILIZE RESIDENT BEHAVIOR. EFFORT IS MADE TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. REFERRAL AND LINKAGES ARE MADE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES HOMELESS AND EMPLOYMENT TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AS THEY TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY LIVING. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT HOSPITALIZATIONS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION.
RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER - PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ADULTS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR SUCCESSFUL RECOVERIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MORE.EXPENSES $281,671. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $242. REVENUE $171,774.OUTPATIENT COUNSELING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GENERAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.EXPENSES $119,056. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $118,385.
TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER - THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST HOMELESS WOMEN AGE 18 AND UP (WITH AN WITHOUT CHILDREN) IN THEIR PURSUIT TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE YOUNG WOMEN MAINTAIN RESIDENCE IN THIS HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS WHILE PURSUING EDUCATION OR JOB TRAINING SKILLS. WHILE RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER, THE WOMEN WILL BE AFFORDED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES PROVIDED BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT- PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, 24 HOUR MEDICAL ADVOCACY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT DURING EVIDENCE COLLECTION AT LOCAL HOSPITALS, LEGAL ADVOCACY AT POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM COUNSELING TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF HEALING AND RECOVERY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALL SERVICES OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VICTIM.
COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SERVICES - WE OFFER A SHORT-TERM THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, LOCAL AND STATE HOSPITALS, PSYCHIATRISTS AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. MEDICATION MONITORING, COUNSELING AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ARE INTERVENTIONS PROVIDED TO HELP STABILIZE RESIDENT BEHAVIOR. EFFORT IS MADE TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. REFERRAL AND LINKAGES ARE MADE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES HOMELESS AND EMPLOYMENT TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AS THEY TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY LIVING. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT HOSPITALIZATIONS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION.
RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER - PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ADULTS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR SUCCESSFUL RECOVERIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MORE.EXPENSES $281,671. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $242. REVENUE $171,774.OUTPATIENT COUNSELING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GENERAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.EXPENSES $119,056. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $118,385.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Kellermann Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $113,121 |
Ross Erickson President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Doyle Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Matthew Warren Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Teresa Pedigo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mercades Callado Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,618,232 |
Investment income | $8,820 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,461 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,812,115 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $485,319 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,200,109 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $48,733 |
Other employee benefits | $331,124 |
Payroll taxes | $192,374 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,731 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,788 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $81,109 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,337 |
Office expenses | $45,978 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $105,323 |
Travel | $73,709 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $51,561 |
Interest | $2,071 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $149,171 |
Insurance | $55,645 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,020,818 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,582 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $643,090 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $507,047 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,269 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,569 |
Total assets | $2,422,422 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $132,546 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $72,248 |
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 | $68,801 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $273,595 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,148,827 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Call For Help Inc has recieved totaling $1,245,525.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Springfield, IL PURPOSE: SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT | $1,092,110 |
United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: ALL - Provide Food & Shelter | $152,777 |
Commerce Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION. | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $138 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Diggers Hotline Inc New Berlin, WI | $7,867,909 | $7,262,264 |
Foundation 2 Inc Cedar Rapids, IA | $6,165,403 | $8,549,267 |
Pads Lake County Inc Waukegan, IL | $2,698,285 | $4,371,244 |
Call For Help Inc East St Louis, IL | $2,422,422 | $3,812,115 |
Personal Assistance Telephone Help Inc Bloomington, IL | $2,461,721 | $3,336,156 |
South Side Help Center Inc Chicago, IL | $4,280,415 | $2,622,285 |
Carthage Crisis Center Inc Carthage, MO | $2,070,772 | $1,176,100 |
Christian County Family Crises Center Ozark, MO | $245,173 | $1,038,414 |
Northwest Missouri Childrens Advocacy Center Saint Joseph, MO | $310,269 | $784,611 |
Suicide Prevention Services Batavia, IL | $990,395 | $614,417 |
Behavioral Health Alternatives Inc Wood River, IL | $708,893 | $475,622 |
Help Of Door County Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $624,968 | $505,508 |