Countryside Cares Inc, operating under the name Helping Hands, is located in Clearwater, FL. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (X12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Helping Hands employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Helping Hands 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 06/2023, Helping Hands generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 49.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF COUNTRYSIDE CARES CAN BE SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: HELPING HANDS AND THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK EXIST TO PROVIDE FOOD, LOVING SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE TO FAMILIES, SINGLES, ELDERLY AND THE HOMELESS. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE AND PROVIDE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COUNTRYSIDE CARES PROGRAMS: 1. MOBILE FOOD TRUCK FOOD DISTRIBUTION - THE MOBILE FOOD TRUCK CURRENTLY SERVES AS A DRIVE-THRU PANTRY. WE PROVIDE FRESH PRODUCE, BREADS/SWEETS, FROZEN MEATS AND NON-PERISHABLE FOODS. WE PURPOSE TO PARTICULARLY REACH THE ELDERLY, WORKING POOR AND SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS VARY IN THE CLEARWATER, SAFETY HARBOR AND HIGHPOINT NEIGHBORHOODS. 2. FOOD PANTRY - COUNTRYSIDE CARES MAINTAINS THE FOOD PANTRY, HELPING HANDS AS AN OUTREACH SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED. THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES AND PROVIDES HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE TAX PERIOD, THE COMMUNITY DONATED 2,363,653 LBS OF FOOD 3. PROVIDE A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS WITH IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA TO HELP FULFUL THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THERE ARE MANY VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. 4. WE OFFER LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO INDIVIDUALS CONTINUALLY USING HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY. LIFE SKILLS COACHING GIVES CONFIDENCE TO CLIENTS TO INCREASE INCOME, GO BACK TO SCHOOL, FIND STABLE HOUSING, MANAGE FINANCES, BECOME BETTER PARENTS, AND REALIZE THEIR DREAMS INSTEAD OF BEING OVERWHELMED BY HOPELESSNESS. WE ADVISE A SUSTAINABLE PATH TOWARDS CREATING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TRANSITION OUT OF POVERTY AND INSPIRE COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FINDING LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steve Duvall Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mariette Gammon President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Paul Mazzipica Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Shelly Wilson Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,865,299 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,772,740 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,890,299 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,890,299 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $91,312 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,016 |
Payroll taxes | $6,425 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $435 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,344 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,461 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,566 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,435 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $536 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,942,856 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,721 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Total assets | $54,721 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $53,721 |
Total liabilities | $53,721 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,000 |
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 | $54,721 |