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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0330145

HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK

Tax-exempt · LOS ALTOS, CA 94024

Financials

$695K$709K2023$667K$707K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$666,521$706,899-$40,378$104,149$23,755$80,394
June 30, 2024990$695,215$708,794-$13,579$121,803$831$120,972
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$567,363
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$99,158
Other revenue
$99,158

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,434
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$82,395
Other salaries and wages
$346,925
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$531,971
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,889
Occupancy
$20,800
Travel
$17,170
Program services (functional)
$620,935
Management and general (functional)
$48,341
Fundraising (functional)
$37,623

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$121,803
Total assets, end of year
$104,149
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,755
Net assets, end of year
$80,394
Net assets without donor restrictions
$80,394
Gross receipts
$695,722
Employees
10
Volunteers
3,171
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
CA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Valerie CraneExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$82,395
Jay ChesavageBoard Chair
Trustee or director
12$0
Amy BarberiBoard Member, Secretary
Trustee or director
5$0
Stephen ZeislerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Leslie ZeislerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jan-Yu WengBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Valerie CraneExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$82,528
Jay ChesavageBoard Chair
Trustee or director
15$0
Amy BarberiBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Stephen ZeislerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Leslie ZeislerBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Jan-Yu WengBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
858 UNIVERSITY AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-4637
In care of
% MARK W MORRIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Matthew McDonald, 858 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
Signed the 990
Matthew McDonald, Executive Director
Phone
(650) 917-1210

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0330145 or by the name HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

We exist to address the unique needs of foster children by providing practical and emotional support to the families in which they are placed. By partnering with local churches and community agencies, our mission is to strengthen foster, adoptive, and at-risk families by providing them with access to education, community, and tangible resources.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Educating Families and the Community: 12 Parent Training and Seminars led to 413 parents in attendance. In this last fiscal year we presented to the community 17 times totaling 233 hours of education! We know that 40% of kids in foster care have three or more placements, and by equipping Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship parents to better care for their children we make a tremendous impact in combating that statistic. Foster (Resource) Parents are less likely to initiate placement disruption when they are equipped with education surrounding behavioral challenges and a supportive community of people who understand the unique experience of a foster parent. Each month we host trainings for caregivers to be educated on things such as trauma, attachment, and other adoption-related issues. In addition to those monthly trainings found virtually, we host in-person seminars around the bay area allowing families to go further in-depth in their understanding of the issues affecting their children. And because we know these caregivers can't do it alone, we equip the supportive communities around them. We raise awareness of foster care and who it impacts. We work diligently to break down stereotypes and to push people's understanding of those engaging with the foster care system, and build a foundation of knowledge around trauma and its effects on a developing brain. With understanding individuals can then support the children and families in a more sustainable and meaningful way. (exp class 200+400)
    Expenses $259,389
  • Cultivating Community: Currently we offer 13 parent connection groups around the Bay Area, virtually, and two in the greater Sacramento area. Attended by 974 adults, these parents benefited from this critical program last fiscal year. Our groups offer a supportive community of people who understand the unique experience of a foster parent. Many attendees credit these groups as being their life-line and greatest source of encouragement. Listen to Adoptive Mom K's experience "Help One Child and its community really helped. We found a place that helped us feel normal and started to formulate what our new normal was. Openness and trust are natural among those that have shared in the same struggle; this was huge in letting our guard down." In addition to our caregiver gatherings we also offer our network of families Respite Events. This provides youth a chance to connect with peers while providing a meaningful volunteer opportunity and caregivers with a few hours of respite. At our seven respite events last fiscal year, 162 youth attended. And these two programs deployed a collective 3,918 hours of volunteer work. (exp class 300)
    Expenses $95,457
  • Tangible Resources: We partner with churches and organizations throughout the year to raise awareness of the tangible needs of those impacted by the foster care system. Whether through an annual donation drive or through activating CarePortal (an online platform) our greater community can help bridge the gap. We saw the community show up and volunteer nearly 2,300 hours. Any amount of time spent in foster care is traumatic and has lasting consequences that put kids at high risk for devastating outcomes later in life. Children placed with a relative (or known individual i.e., godparent) have statistically lower rates of changes in placement than children in other settings. Often, these family members aren't prepared to take additional children into their care and can greatly benefit by the support of physical items such as bunk beds, car seats, etc. This past fiscal year through the partnership of 45 churches we saw 915 children and youth served by use of the CarePortal platform. (exp class 100+500+600-Giving Tree omitted, see additional program 2)
    Expenses $147,966
  • Giving Tree: Without question our Giving Tree program has the largest audience annually. We partner with churches and organizations throughout the SF bay area to raise awareness of foster care by recruiting Christmas Presents to bring cheer to those impacted by foster care in our communities. Through a recent program analysis it was confirmed that the promotion of this program is the only time foster care is brought to the attention of the congregation from the pulpit for many of our church partners. During the 2023 Christmas season, we oversaw 1,830 gifts collected and dispersed to social workers and families at our Santa Shops. (exp class 100)
    Expenses $33,295
  • In this past fiscal year we were able to partner with Contra Costa County to create two wellness rooms at their central and eastern division offices. These rooms were designed by GatherHouse Interior Designs and brought to life with the help of volunteers from our partner churches. Secondary trauma is a burden for more than just caregivers but for the social workers and child welfare staff members as well. These rooms will be available to those needing a few minutes to process, refuel, and refocus. We are thankful to have been able to say yes and to support the welfare of those who dedicate so much to vulnerable youth and families in our communities.
    Expenses $16,316 · grants $20,000
  • Signs of Hope Camp: An overnight summer camp for children 7-12 years of age touched by foster care or adoption. Camp is held in the Santa Cruz Mountains and provides an opportunity for youth to spend the last days of summer learning about God's love and grace along with other campers who have similar life stories. By providing a fun and safe environment, campers are able to make and strengthen their connections with other campers, counselors, and God. In August 2024 the program hosted 42 campers and deployed 2,520 volunteer hours! Camp remains one of our most beloved programs by the youth who attend and the volunteers who serve all week as counselors. (camp only exp in class 300)
    Expenses $68,512

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0330145
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
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P30Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$104,149
Income (IRS master file)
$695,722

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$666,521$706,899$104,149XML
990June 2024$695,215$708,794$121,803XML
990June 2023$620,669$776,422$137,233IRS
990June 2022$591,182$604,596$293,559IRS
990June 2021–––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 77-0330145).

Questions about HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK

What is the EIN of HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK is 77-0330145.
Is HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK 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 ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Matthew McDonald.
Who are the officers and directors of HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,395 (Valerie Crane, Executive Director).
How much revenue does HELP ONE CHILD MISSION TO CHILDREN AT RISK have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $666,521, expenses of $706,899 and total assets of $104,149 at year end.

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