Half Helen Foundation

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ashcon Habibi
Board Chair
$0
William Bill Hopkins
Secretary
$0
Taylor Felan
Treasurer
$0
Roni Ayalla
Director
$0
Regina Budet
Director
$0
Mark Dworsky Od
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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