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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2939247

FOOD HELPERS

Tax-exempt · CANONSBURG, PA 15317

Financials

$2.8M$3.1M2022$2.5M$3.1M2023$2.6M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOOD HELPERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,591,477$2,558,307$33,170$4,095,560$196,652$3,898,908
September 30, 2024990$2,545,735$3,102,746-$557,011$3,895,182$63,291$3,831,891
September 30, 2023990$2,795,099$3,096,359-$301,260$4,332,052$102,864$4,229,188
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,486,820
of which government grants
$990,017
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$67,464
Net rental income
$15,200
Net gain from sales of assets
$29,346
Net income from fundraising events
$17,560
Other revenue
$37,193

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$148,575
Other salaries and wages
$650,353
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$876,507
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$25,838
Occupancy
$49,419
Travel
$55,157
Depreciation
$200,802
Program services (functional)
$2,204,358
Management and general (functional)
$141,838
Fundraising (functional)
$212,111

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,895,182
Total assets, end of year
$4,095,560
Total liabilities, end of year
$196,652
Net assets, end of year
$3,898,908
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,295,389
Publicly traded securities
$801,812
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,898,908
Gross receipts
$2,932,280
Employees
21
Volunteers
250
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE OMIROSPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$138,075
KENNETH KULAKCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICK BAGIATISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELECTRA JANISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANDREW GOUDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRUCE MCDOWELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER CLASPYPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN CHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARLEA HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DONALD MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURA ZERVOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MELISSA STEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW HEISKELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF KOTULADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS URAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE OMIROSPRESIDENT &
Officer
40$131,500
CHRISTOPHER CLASPYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KENNETH KULAKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANDREW GOUDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRUCE MCDOWELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN CHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARLEA HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CARRIE CRUMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS URAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DONALD MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA BUDAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURA ZERVOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MELISSA STEINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NICK BAGIATISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW HEISKELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEFF KOTULADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GEORGE OMIROSCHIEF EXECUT
Officer
40$122,289
CHRISTOPHER CLASPYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KENNETH KULAKVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DON SNOKETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRUCE MCDOWELLSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN CHANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEN BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ARLEA HOFFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CARRIE CRUMPTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREW GOUDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
THOMAS URAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DONALD MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA BUDAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BARRY NICCOLAIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURA ZERVOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1000 HORIZON VUE DRIVE, CANONSBURG, PA 15317-6523
In care of
% CHRIS CLASPY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KENNETH KULAK, 1000 HORIZON VUE DRIVE, STE HQ 1D15, CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Signed the 990
KENNETH KULAK, CHAIR
Phone
(878) 881-5653
Return prepared by
PALERMOKISSINGER & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

TO END HUNGER BY CREATING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH EQUITABLE AID, EDUCATION, AND RESOURCES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE NEEDY AS WELL AS EDUCATION FOR THE NATURE OF AND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS OF HUNGER.
    Expenses $1,869,524
  • TO OPERATE A THRIFT STORE TO PROVIDE ITEMS AT A REDUCED COST TO THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY; AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE ORGANIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND PROMOTE EDUCATION ABOUT NUTRITION AND WELLNESS.
    Expenses $91,811
  • TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS EDUCATION.
    Expenses $186,908
  • AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HEALTHY PRODUCE FOR THOSE IN NEED WHILE PROMOTING EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
    Expenses $56,115

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-2939247
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,095,560
Income (IRS master file)
$2,932,280

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,591,477$2,558,307$4,095,560XML
990September 2024$2,545,735$3,102,746$3,895,182XML
990September 2023$2,795,099$3,096,359$4,332,052XML
990September 2022$3,090,364$2,922,934$4,486,724IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about FOOD HELPERS

What is the EIN of FOOD HELPERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD HELPERS is 23-2939247.
Is FOOD HELPERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to FOOD HELPERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOOD HELPERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FOOD HELPERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOOD HELPERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOOD HELPERS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KENNETH KULAK.
Who are the officers and directors of FOOD HELPERS?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,075 (GEORGE OMIROS, PRESIDENT &).
How much revenue does FOOD HELPERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,591,477, expenses of $2,558,307 and total assets of $4,095,560 at year end.

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