Nonprofit · EIN 34-6576350
HELP INC
Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44132
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,594,703 | $1,342,355 | $252,348 | $1,217,646 | $50,679 | $1,166,967 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,516,071 | $1,316,615 | $199,456 | $983,441 | $68,822 | $914,619 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,145,964 | $1,053,412 | $92,552 | $778,676 | $63,513 | $715,163 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,595,341
- Investment income
- -$638
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$638
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $905,525
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,114,760
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $72,375
- Travel
- $48
- Depreciation
- $38,603
- Program services (functional)
- $1,342,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $983,441
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,217,646
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,679
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,166,967
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $102,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,166,967
- Gross receipts
- $1,595,341
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA HONKALA | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $361,270 | $48,549 |
| BELINDA GRASSI | CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $190,787 | $26,229 |
| MICHAEL C BRINK | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER J HENRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BULLOCK DOUGHERTY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY STARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON EATMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN ABRAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARTZI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CICERINI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSON CLEMENTS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI DECARLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HENN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN JENKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KAMINSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN KELLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| THOMAS KELLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA RODAK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLI RUIC | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMY SALAPSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JESSIE SHOWALTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE ANN SWEET-BUNTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN URICH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HALLIE WATSON-GORDON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DELANIE WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAIMIE ZUBIC | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA HONKALA | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $338,690 | $41,046 |
| BELINDA GRASSI | CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $181,788 | $22,036 |
| MICHAEL BRINK | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER J HENRY JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BULLOCK DAUGHERTY EDD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY STARK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON EATMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HENN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN JENKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL KAMINSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN KELLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS KELLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA RODAK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SALAPSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE SHOWALTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE ANN SWEET-BUNTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN URICH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DELANIE WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN ABRAMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARI DECARLO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA HONKALA | PRESIDENT / CEO Officer | 0 | $0 | $282,500 | $38,166 |
| BELINDA GRASSI | CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 0 | $0 | $164,423 | $21,316 |
| MARTIN FRYGIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER J HENRY JR | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN URICH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BULLOCK DAUGHERTY EDD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL C BRINK ESQ | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BLAZER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON EATMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HENN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANN C HIRSH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN JENKINS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIAL KAMINSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN KELLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS KELLY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MCMUNIGAL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARQUES ROCHESON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA RODAK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SALAPSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA REGAN SATTLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE SHOWALTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY STARK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE ANN SWEET-BUNTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAIA R WARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DELANIE WEST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26900 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44132-3404
- In care of
- % HELP
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TAMARA HONKALA, 26900 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44132
- Signed the 990
- TAMARA HONKALA, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (216) 432-4810
- Return prepared by
- MALONEY NOVOTNY LLC
Mission
HELP, INC. SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN TWO GROUP HOME SETTINGS. THESE HOMES EMPHASIZE ATTAINMENT OF PERSONAL AND LIFE SKILLS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND THE ABILITY TO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
Program accomplishments
- HELP, INC. OPERATES THE KOHN AND ZBOROWSKY HOMES IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO. OPENED IN 2000, THESE HOMES WERE CUSTOM-BUILT FOR ACCESSIBILITY AND EASE-OF-SERVICE WHILE MAINTAINING A HOMEY, FAMILY ATMOSPHERE. THESE HOMES PROVIDE RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES THEYREQUIRE TO DEVELOP THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND MANAGE THEIR DISABILITIES. IT IS THE GOAL OF HELP, INC. TO EMPOWER ALL RESIDENTS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE AND REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH ASSISTED INDEPENDENT LIVING. THE STAFF AT HELP, INC. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE POSSIBLE BY ENHANCING CURRENT CAPABILITIES THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING.Expenses $1,342,355 · revenue $1,595,341
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-6576350
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,217,646
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,595,341
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,594,703 | $1,342,355 | $1,217,646 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,516,071 | $1,316,615 | $983,441 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,145,964 | $1,053,412 | $778,676 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,117,475 | $1,036,775 | $727,686 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 34-6576350).
Questions about HELP INC
- What is the EIN of HELP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELP INC is 34-6576350.
- Is HELP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to HELP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELP INC 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 HELP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HELP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HELP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TAMARA HONKALA.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HELP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,594,703, expenses of $1,342,355 and total assets of $1,217,646 at year end.
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