Helps International Incorporated

Organization Overview

Helps International Incorporated is located in Addison, TX. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Helps International Incorporated 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 12/2022, Helps International Incorporated generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HELPS INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ENDURING PROGRAMS OF PRACTICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUE TO THE PEOPLE IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD THROUGH A SYSTEM OF PARTNERSHIP AND MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HEALTH CARE: HELPS INTERNATIONAL'S HEALTH CARE PROGRAM IS WORKING TO FILL THE GAPS IN HEALTH CARE & BRING HOPE TO RURAL AREAS OF GUATEMALA. UTILIZING A NETWORK OF US BASED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL TEAMS, HELPS IS PROVIDING PREVENTIVE CARE, SURGERY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. EACH TEAM CONSISTS OF 65 - 100 VOLUNTEERS INCLUDING PHYSICIANS, NURSES, INTERPRETERS, DENTISTS, TECHNICIANS & SUPPORT STAFF WHO TRAVEL TO REMOTE AREAS WITH SEVERELY RESTRICTED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. THESE MEDICAL TEAMS PROVIDE FULL SERVICE INCLUDING CLINICS, GENERAL SURGERY, PLASTIC SURGERY, OPHTHALMOLOGY, DENTAL & RADIOLOGY. SINCE 1994 HELPS TEAMS HAVE PROVIDED CARE TO MORE THAN 331,000 PATIENTS. IN 2022 HELPS MEDICAL TEAMS PROVIDED CARE TO 5,336 PATIENTS ACROSS GUATEMALA.


EDUCATION: HELPS INTERNATIONAL'S EDUCATION PROGRAM IS TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GUATEMALAN LEADERS IN THE SMALL, RURAL VILLAGE OF SANTA AVELINA WHERE POVERTY & ILLITERACY RATES ARE EXTREMELY HIGH. IN SANTA AVELINA THE HELPS PROGRAM OFFERS TO PRE K THROUGH GRADE 6 INSTRUCTION. HELPS ALSO OFFERS EXTRACURRICULAR ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND TEACHER TRAINING. MORE THAN 3,100 STUDENTS HAVE PARTICIPATED IN HELPS EDUCATION PROGRAM. HELPS SERVED 212 STUDENTS IN 2022.


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: HELPS INTERNATIONAL'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS DRAMATICALLY IMPROVING HEALTH & SAFETY IN RURAL AREAS BY INSTALLING FUEL-EFFICIENT COOK STOVES, WATER FILTERS & OTHER HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS. THE OPEN FIRES TRADITIONALLY UTILIZED FOR COOKING INSIDE OF HOMES LEADS TO DIVESTING RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS & SEVERE BURNS. ADDITIONALLY, WATERBORNE DISEASES ARE A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM IN GUATEMALA, WHERE MILLIONS LACK ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER. HELPS VOLUNTEERS INSTALL ONIL STOVES & WATER FILTERS IN THOUSANDS OF POVERTY STRICKEN GUATEMALAN HOMES EACH YEAR THEREBY REDUCING HEALTH PROBLEMS & CREATING NEW SOCIAL & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, ESPECIALLY FOR FEMALES. SINCE 2002, MORE THAN 229,400 ONIL COOK STOVES AND MORE THAN 204,000 ONIL WATER FILTERS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IN 2022, HELPS DISTRIBUTED 1,891 ONIL COOK STOVES & 1,312 ONIL WATER FILTERS.


AGRICULTURE: MORE THAN 22,000 FARMING FAMILIES HAVE PARTICIPATED IN HELPS INTERNATIONAL'S AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM SINCE 2005. IN 2022 THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,954 FARMERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen W Miller
President & Chairman
$0
Diego Castaneda
Treasurer
$0
Paul Schultz
Member
$0
Thomas Doughtery
Member
$0
Fausto Arimany
Member
$0
Frank Dalton
Member
$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$3,413,553
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $470,002
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,413,553
Total Program Service Revenue$1,564,980
Investment income $29,914
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,750
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 $6,156,257

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