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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2224421

HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC

Tax-exempt · HOPKINS, MN 55343

Financials

$70K$71K2023$118K$118K2024$152K$142K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$152,448$141,882$10,566$55,206–$55,206
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$118,102$117,862$240$44,639–$44,639
December 31, 2023990-EZ$70,324$71,417-$1,093$44,399–$44,399
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$59,697
Program service revenue
$92,704
Investment income
$47

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$137,820
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Occupancy
$2,671
Other expenses
$1,391
Program services (functional)
$137,819

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$44,640
Total assets, end of year
$55,206
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$55,206
Cash, savings and investments
$55,206
Gross receipts
$152,448

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard PetersonPresident10$0
Gretchen PetersonTreasurer25$0
Sue HuttnerBoard Member2$0
Mike OpheimBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Richard PetersonPresident10$0
Gretchen PetersonTreasurer25$0
Sue HuttnerBoard Member2$0
Mike OpheimBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sue HuttnerBoard Member5$0
Richard PetersonPresident10$0
Mike OpheimBoard Member5$0
Gretchen PetersonTreasurer25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5653, HOPKINS, MN 55343-0491
In care of
% GRETCHEN PETERSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
PO Box 5653, Hopkins MN 55343
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Gretchen Peterson, 6649 Harlan Dr, Eden Prairie MN 55346
Signed the 990-EZ
Gretchen Peterson, Treasurer
Phone
(612) 889-2915

Mission

We provide goods and services to homeless veterans and homeless or at risk youth. We host other activities and provided needed items to veterans and other youth as needed.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We provide home starter kits to homeless veterans moving into permanent housing We served 171 veterans
    Expenses $88,820 · grants $70,238
  • We provide hygiene items, school supplies, clothing, food and more to homeless and at risk youth
    Expenses $15,295 · grants $7,000
  • We provide household items, host educational classes and hold other veteran and youth activities as needed
    Expenses $33,704 · grants $15,466

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

IRS record

EIN
47-2224421
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P85)
Assets (IRS master file)
$55,206
Income (IRS master file)
$152,448

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$152,448$141,882$55,206XML
990-EZDecember 2024$118,102$117,862$44,639XML
990-EZDecember 2023$70,324$71,417$44,399XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Gretchen Peterson
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 47-2224421).

Questions about HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC

What is the EIN of HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC is 47-2224421.
Is HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HELP FOR THE HOMELESS 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 FOR THE HOMELESS 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 FOR THE HOMELESS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
The 990-N for 2019 names Gretchen Peterson.
Who are the officers and directors of HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HELP FOR THE HOMELESS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $152,448, expenses of $141,882 and total assets of $55,206 at year end.

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