Nonprofit · EIN 41-1878721
HELP THE HELPLESS
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,885,164 | $1,270,400 | $614,764 | $3,118,029 | $2,176 | $3,115,853 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,332,621 | $1,406,614 | -$73,993 | $2,479,198 | $3,248 | $2,475,950 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,052,674 | $1,267,178 | -$214,504 | $2,506,987 | $4,134 | $2,502,853 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,838,670
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $46,494
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,091,523
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $27,144
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,144
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,688
- Occupancy
- $2,306
- Depreciation
- $519
- Program services (functional)
- $1,141,365
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,039
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,996
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,479,198
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,118,029
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,176
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,115,853
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,310
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,273,873
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,109,945
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,908
- Gross receipts
- $1,885,164
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA TAGGART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $27,144 |
| FATHER ROBERT ALTIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KRAUSE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BENYON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAY FOHT | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FOHT | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ROCIO HUIZEL | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID HUIZEL | CO-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA TAGGART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $31,714 |
| FATHER ROBERT ALTIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KRAUSE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH FOHT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| KAY FOHT | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DAVID HUIZEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROCIO HUIZEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES BENYON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA TAGGART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $29,106 |
| FATHER ROBERT ALTIER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JIM BENYON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE FOHT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| KAY FOHT | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DAVID HUIZEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ROCIO HUIZEL | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KRAUSE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2716 COLFAX AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408-1261
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOSEPH FOHT, 2716 COLFAX AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH FOHT, CO-TREASURER
- Phone
- (612) 874-8550
- Website
- WWW.HELPTHEHELPLESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CREATIVE PLANNING TAX LLC
Mission
HELP THE HELPLESS IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ABANDONED, HANDICAPPED, DEAF, AND POOR CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRIES OF INDIA AND ECUADOR. WE ALSO HELP POOR FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY WHO ARE IN NEED. THE NON-PROFIT IS CHAIRED BY FATHER ALTIER (A CATHOLIC PRIEST) AND STAFFED MAINLY BY VOLUNTEERS FROM MINNESOTA'S TWIN CITIES METRO AREA.
Program accomplishments
- HELP THE HELPLESS RAISES FUNDS AND SUPPORTS THE MISSIONARY WORK OF THE HOME OF THE MOTHER CATHOLIC ORDER IN ECUADOR. THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH CLOTHING, FOOD, EDUCATION, SHELTER AND THE TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. OFFERING LOVE, MOTIVATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WE SEEK TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT YOUNG ADULTS, AND SUPPORT THE ELDERLY WITH DIGNITY AND NEEDED ASSISTANCE.THE SERVANT SISTERS MINISTER TO THE POOR IN MANY WAYS, BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY. THEY OPERATE FOUR SOUP KITCHENS, HELP SECURE FUNDING TO SPONSOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, PROVIDE MONTHLY FOOD BASKETS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, OFFER MEDICAL CARE FREE OF CHARGE, FUND WELLS AND FACILITATE CLEAN WATER OPTIONS, PROVIDE MICROLOANS TO START FAMILY BUSINESSES, AND MORE.Expenses $687,848 · grants $687,848
- HELP THE HELPLESS RAISES FUNDS AND SUPPORTS THE WORKS OF ST. MARY'S SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE FOR THE HANDICAPPED, DEAF, POOR AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN INDIA. APPROXIMATLEY 2,000 CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHES, EDUCATION, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND GOSPEL TEACHINGS.Expenses $453,517 · grants $403,675
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
- 41-1878721
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,118,029
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,885,164
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,885,164 | $1,270,400 | $3,118,029 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,332,621 | $1,406,614 | $2,479,198 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,052,674 | $1,267,178 | $2,506,987 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $875,798 | $953,946 | $2,506,850 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 41-1878721).
Questions about HELP THE HELPLESS
- What is the EIN of HELP THE HELPLESS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELP THE HELPLESS is 41-1878721.
- Is HELP THE HELPLESS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to HELP THE HELPLESS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELP THE HELPLESS 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 THE HELPLESS 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 THE HELPLESS 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 THE HELPLESS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOSEPH FOHT.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELP THE HELPLESS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $27,144 (TERESA TAGGART, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HELP THE HELPLESS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,885,164, expenses of $1,270,400 and total assets of $3,118,029 at year end.
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