Nonprofit · EIN 38-3081799
LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES
Tax-exempt · DEARBORN, MI 48126
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,624,973 | $2,567,357 | $2,057,616 | $7,334,981 | $444,802 | $6,890,179 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,541,661 | $2,221,203 | $320,458 | $5,207,027 | $374,464 | $4,832,563 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,600,132
- of which government grants
- $2,483,072
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $142,195
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$117,354
- Other revenue
- -$117,354
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $40,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $248,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,228,850
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,783,870
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $78,444
- Occupancy
- $32,033
- Depreciation
- $70,839
- Program services (functional)
- $2,423,850
- Management and general (functional)
- $132,107
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,207,027
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,334,981
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $444,802
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,890,179
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,210,894
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,538,991
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $351,188
- Gross receipts
- $4,742,327
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASSIM MAHFOUZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $248,200 | $20,908 |
| ALI JAWAD | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN AHMAD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KHALIL RAHAL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLIE BERRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VELMA JEAN OVERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAM SAAD BAZZI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM SALAMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN SHEIKH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZENELL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BAYDOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HELAL FARHAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET HURD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASSIM MAHFOUZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $221,907 | $42,274 |
| ALI JAWAD | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAM SAAD BAZZI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN AHMAD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KHALIL RAHAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VELMA JEAN OVERMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HELAL FARHAT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM SALAMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLIE BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HASSAN SHEIKH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZENELL BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET HURD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM BAYDOUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5275 KENILWORTH ST, DEARBORN, MI 48126-3197
- In care of
- % WASSIM MAHFOUZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WASSIM MAHFOUZ, 5275 KENILWORTH STREET, DEARBORN, MI 48126
- Signed the 990
- WASSIM MAHFOUZ, CEO
- Phone
- (888) 315-5242
- Website
- LAHC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SUTTON LLP
Mission
TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, ONE FAMILY AT A TIME, BY ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING ADULTS,CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN HEALTH. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF COOKING AND FITNESS CLASSES AND HANDSON NUTRITIONAL CONTENT, PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW DIET AND EXERCISE DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR HEALTH. OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM SERVES EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL FEDERALLY QUALIFYING HEALTH CLINICS, HELPING A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS.Expenses $801,678
- SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM DISCOURAGES THE USE OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, DRUG USE, AND VIOLENCE AMONG MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH BY ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT CAUSE PEOPLE TO BEGIN THESE DANGEROUS AND UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. LAHC'S SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING ON HOW TO PROPERLY ADMINISTER THIS LIFESAVING NASAL SPRAY THAT CAN REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE. GAMBLING PREVENTION PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM AIMS TO PREVENT PROBLEM GAMBLING AMONG TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS BY DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND KEY SKILLS TO AVOID FALLING INTO THE TRAP OF GAMBLING ADDICTION. THE COURSE PARTICULARLY FOCUSES ON IMPROVING PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING SKILLS. THE LESSONS ARE FUN AND ENGAGING, INCLUDING GAMES LIKE WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND JEOPARDY. INTERVENTION REFERRAL SERVICES OUR TEAM OF CERTIFIED PREVENTION SPECIALISTS IS ON CALL TO HELP INDIVIDUALS INITIATE, FORTIFY, AND MAINTAIN THEIR OWN PATHWAY TO RECOVERY. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND REFERRALS TO TREATMENT CENTERS WHILE INTEGRATING EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE NEEDS.Expenses $483,307
- SOCIAL SERVICES: LAHC PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SOCIAL SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD VOUCHERS, RENT, MORTAGE AND UTILITIES ASSSITANCE, HOLIDAY MEALS, BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION AND BASIC NECESSITIES. NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM: THIS COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP PARENTS RAISE HAPPY, HEALTHY, WELLADJUSTED CHILDREN. TOPICS INCLUDE BEING A GOOD ROLE MODEL FOR YOUR CHILDREN, PARENTAL MONITORING, APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE, HOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, HOW TO BUILD YOUR CHILD'S SELFWORTH, AND MUCH MORE. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & AUTISM SERVICES: PATHWAYS EMPOWERS YOUTH WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND RELATED CONDITIONS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO INDEPENDENCE AS A YOUNG ADULT. AN EMPHASIS IS PLACED IN ASSISTING YOUTH TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND LIFELONG SUCCESS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS. YOUTH WILL DEVELOP SOCIAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS TO PROMOTE VOCATIONAL READINESS, LEISURE ENRICHMENT AND OVERALL HEALTH. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: BLOOMING MINDS A RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM UTILIZING EVIDENCEBASED INTERVENTIONS TO PROMOTE MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH IMPROVING PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL FUNCTIONING. BLOOMING MINDS AIMS TO DECREASE FEELINGS OF STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION, PROMOTE A HEALTHY LEISURE LIFESTYLE, AND IMPROVE ON ONE'S OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.Expenses $460,125
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: LAHC IS PROUD AND PRIVILEGED TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A LEADING ADVOCATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO HAVE THE DISTINCTION OF OFFERING ONE OF THE LARGEST SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN THE AREA. THROUGHOUT THE PAST THIRTY TWO YEARS, LAHC HAS AWARDED NEARLY 2 MILLION DOLLARS IN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA STUDENTS. YOUTH LEADERSHIP BRIDGE TO COLLEGE PROGRAM (YLBTCP): AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO EQUIP HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH INVALUABLE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, THE YLBTCP PROVIDES VARIOUS SEMINARS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ARE FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS, JOB READINESS, COLLEGE ACCESS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOAL SETTING, STRATEGIC PLANNING AS WELL AS EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM: THESE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP ADULTS LEARN VALUABLE COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS NEEDED IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE. TOPICS INCLUDE NAVIGATING THE GOOGLE SUITE, DEVELOPING AN ONLINE PROFILE, MANAGING LINKED IN, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK PROFILES, AS WELL AS PRACTICING ONLINE SAFETY. ICODE PROGRAM: THIS UNIQUE HANDSON STEAM EDUCATION EXPERIENCE IS GEARED TOWARDS YOUTH AGES 6-15. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO COMPETE IN TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGYDRIVEN ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $678,740 · grants $40,000
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 | Not 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
- 38-3081799
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,334,981
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,742,327
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,624,973 | $2,567,357 | $7,334,981 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,541,661 | $2,221,203 | $5,207,027 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,171,664 | $1,982,226 | $4,905,493 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 38-3081799).
Questions about LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES
- What is the EIN of LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES is 38-3081799.
- Is LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES 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 LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WASSIM MAHFOUZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $248,200 (WASSIM MAHFOUZ, CEO).
- How much revenue does LAHC LEADERS ADVANCING AND HELPING COMMUNITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,624,973, expenses of $2,567,357 and total assets of $7,334,981 at year end.
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