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Nonprofit · EIN 36-4287020

HANDS THAT HELP INC

Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61102

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1001 BISHOP WASHINGTON AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-3366
In care of
% ANTHONY BONNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1001 BISHOP WASHINGTON AVE, ROCKFORD IL 61102
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Ruthella Pettiway, 5634 Weymouth Drive, Rockford IL 61114

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for HANDS THAT HELP INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
36-4287020
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Ruthella Pettiway
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ruthella Pettiway
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Ruthella Pettiway
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Ruthella Pettiway
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: RUTHELLA PETTIWAY
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: RUTHELLA PETTIWAY
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 36-4287020).

Questions about HANDS THAT HELP INC

What is the EIN of HANDS THAT HELP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HANDS THAT HELP INC is 36-4287020.
Is HANDS THAT HELP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to HANDS THAT HELP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HANDS THAT HELP INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HANDS THAT 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 HANDS THAT HELP INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HANDS THAT HELP INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Ruthella Pettiway.

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