Nonprofit · EIN 71-0478243
HELPING HANDS INC
Tax-exempt · BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,782,370 | $3,247,766 | -$465,396 | $1,504,779 | $194,597 | $1,310,182 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,948,615 | $3,137,303 | -$188,688 | $1,536,478 | $175,109 | $1,361,369 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,659,401 | $2,809,826 | -$150,425 | $1,708,758 | $158,701 | $1,550,057 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,751,518
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,983
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $25,869
- Other revenue
- $25,869
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,387,856
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,439
- Other salaries and wages
- $574,656
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $889,278
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,177
- Occupancy
- $788,454
- Travel
- $3,512
- Depreciation
- $38,230
- Program services (functional)
- $2,598,213
- Management and general (functional)
- $649,553
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,536,478
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,504,779
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $194,597
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,310,182
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $484,754
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,310,182
- Gross receipts
- $4,471,916
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 95
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL CRAWFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $86,624 | $11,815 |
| FRANK SEAY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPARKS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA BOWLING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BENTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL CRAWFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $86,200 | $12,836 |
| FRANK SEAY | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA BOWLING | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BENTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEREE MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL CRAWFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $86,412 | $19,430 |
| FRANK SEAY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA BOWLING | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON BENTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON WUNCHEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2602 SW D ST, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712-8357
- In care of
- % BILL CRAWFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BILL CRAWFORD, 2602 SW D, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
- Signed the 990
- BILL CRAWFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (479) 273-2511
- Website
- WWW.HELPINGHANDSNWA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF HELPING HANDS OF BENTON COUNTY IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, TO OFFER AID AND ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF MATERIAL, FINANCIAL, MORAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL FAMILIES TO HELP THEM MEET THE NEEDS OF BASIC SHELTER, FOOD, LIVING, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL EXPENSES. SOME OF THE SERVICES OFFERED ARE: RENTAL ASSISTANCE, ASSISTANCE WITH DOCTOR VISITS AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. IN 2025 HELPING HANDS PROVIDED $411,662 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND $976,194 IN KIND DONATIONS (FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, ETC.).Expenses $2,598,213 · grants $1,387,856 · revenue $25,869
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
- 71-0478243
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,504,779
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,471,916
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,782,370 | $3,247,766 | $1,504,779 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,948,615 | $3,137,303 | $1,536,478 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,659,401 | $2,809,826 | $1,708,758 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,382,706 | $2,317,134 | $1,845,080 | 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 71-0478243).
Questions about HELPING HANDS INC
- What is the EIN of HELPING HANDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELPING HANDS INC is 71-0478243.
- Is HELPING HANDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to HELPING HANDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELPING HANDS 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 HELPING HANDS 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 HELPING HANDS 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 HELPING HANDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BILL CRAWFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELPING HANDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,624 (BILL CRAWFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HELPING HANDS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,782,370, expenses of $3,247,766 and total assets of $1,504,779 at year end.
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