Half Helen Foundation, operating under the name Half Helen, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (G41) the organization is classified as: Eye Diseases, Blindness & Vision Impairments, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Half Helen employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Half Helen 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 12/2023, Half Helen generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
HALF-HELEN PROVIDES VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS, OPTOMETRY SERVICES, AND PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR AT NO CHARGE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS THAT ARE UNINSURED/UNDERINSURED IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PEDIATRIC PROGRAM- HHS PEDIATRIC PROGRAM ENTAILS TRAVELING TO LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS AND DELIVERING ONSITE VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS, FULL OPTOMETRY SERVICES, AND DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR TO CHILDREN AGES 5-17.
VISION VOUCHER PROGRAM- A LOCAL FOUNDATION PROVIDES VOUCHERS TO UNINSURED/ UNDERINSURED RESIDENTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAM AND PRESCRIPTION EYEWEAR. HH TRAVELS TO AREA FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC)IN ITS MOBILE EYE CLINIC TO DELIVER SERVICES AT NO CHARGE. THE COST OF SERVICES ARE APPROXIMATELY $40-45 MORE THAN THE VOUCHER VALUE. HH MAKES UP THE DIFFERENCE WITH LOCAL FUNDRAISING.
SWIFT SCREEN - SS IS A SOFTWARE APP DEVELOPED BY HH TO STREAMLINE THE SCREENING PROCESS. OTHER NON-PROFITS IN THE VISION SCREENING SPACE CAN PURCHASE A LICENSE TO USE HHS PLATFORM TO STREAMLINE THEIR PROGRAMS. HH CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY PROFIT TO REPORT WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ashcon Habibi Board Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
William Bill Hopkins Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Taylor Felan Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Roni Ayalla Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Budet Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Dworsky Od Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $590,396 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,809 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $590,396 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $434,847 |
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 | $1,028,989 |
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. | $71,829 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,774 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $392,129 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $23,149 |
Payroll taxes | $34,538 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,930 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,797 |
Office expenses | $39,771 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,919 |
Travel | $12,083 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,796 |
Interest | $14,357 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $88,611 |
Insurance | $11,311 |
All other expenses | $57,497 |
Total functional expenses | $1,086,122 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,709 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $191,556 |
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 | $339,663 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,169 |
Total assets | $593,097 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,760 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $15,000 |
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 | $168,155 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $214,915 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $378,182 |
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 | $593,097 |