Nonprofit · EIN 95-4750066
H E L P GROUP WEST
Tax-exempt · SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,714,696 | $15,612,310 | $102,386 | $21,789,828 | $1,531,526 | $20,258,302 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,587,518 | $15,229,208 | $1,358,310 | $21,658,294 | $1,502,378 | $20,155,916 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,414,083 | $14,670,852 | $743,231 | $20,240,536 | $1,442,930 | $18,797,606 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $834,274
- of which government grants
- $778,824
- Program service revenue
- $14,604,457
- Investment income
- $435
- Net rental income
- $212,844
- Other revenue
- $275,530
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $244,547
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,724,734
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,346,977
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $214,659
- Accounting fees
- $19,201
- Occupancy
- $1,493,848
- Depreciation
- $390,218
- Program services (functional)
- $14,150,891
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,461,419
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,658,294
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,789,828
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,531,526
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,258,302
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,196,840
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,258,302
- Gross receipts
- $16,060,576
- Employees
- 110
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BERMAN PH D | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 10 | $74,817 | $308,860 | $62,816 |
| OSCAR VALADEZ | CFO Officer | 8 | $57,872 | $238,909 | $26,327 |
| PAMELA CLARK MA | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 16 | $84,609 | $132,337 | $21,294 |
| AMELIA GOMEZ | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 8 | $38,335 | $158,255 | $9,084 |
| SHAYNE MATTHEW HORAN | VICE PRESIDENT OF SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 16 | $64,301 | $100,574 | $5,406 |
| SHEILA ZAFT LEFTON | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,331 | $0 | $10,804 |
| TRUDY BARKER | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,771 | $0 | $10,804 |
| GARY H CARMONA | CHAIR (EMERITUS) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY MONKARSH | SECRETARY (EMERITA) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAE HYUN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON COLEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLANDA PINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BERK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD TENENBAUM | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANNY RAFFLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN SOLOMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE SEYMOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $440,901 | $1,711,937 | $31,802 |
| Susan Berman PhD | Pres&CEOFr10/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $173,248 | $672,692 | $52,392 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finance (Thru 01/23) | 8 | $62,150 | $241,317 | $1,269 |
| Oscar Valadez | CFO Officer | 8 | $52,477 | $203,759 | $23,291 |
| Pamela Clark MA | Sr Director of Sch | 18 | $87,435 | $106,865 | $17,760 |
| Randall Kissel | Dir. of Facilities | 8 | $31,236 | $121,282 | $38,183 |
| Amelia Gomez | Controller | 8 | $31,981 | $124,176 | $8,037 |
| Sheila Zaft | Principal | 40 | $120,090 | $0 | $9,012 |
| Trudy Barker | Dir. of School Adm | 40 | $110,056 | $0 | $9,012 |
| Gary H Carmona | Dir./Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Monkarsh | Dir./Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jae Hyun | Dir./Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Coleman | Dir (From 5/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Pina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Berk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dorman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Dir.(Thru10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Katz | Dir.(Thru12/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Raffle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Solomon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Berman PhD | Executive Dir. Officer | 10 | $124,345 | $511,687 | $60,397 |
| Barbara Firestone PhD | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $125,479 | $516,357 | $44,015 |
| Michael Love | Sr. VP of Finan Officer | 8 | $59,788 | $246,033 | $14,060 |
| Pamela Clark MA | Sr Director of Sch | 20 | $96,311 | $96,311 | $20,472 |
| Jason Bolton PhD | VP of Admissions | 10 | $40,037 | $126,783 | $24,692 |
| Oscar Valadez | Chief Fin Officer | 8 | $32,954 | $135,609 | $21,929 |
| Edna Ramos | Controller | 7 | $27,507 | $133,876 | $0 |
| Trudy Barker | Principal | 40 | $92,418 | $0 | $20,473 |
| Gary H Carmona | Board Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Monkarsh | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jae Hyun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry N Nagoshiner CPA | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Yolanda Pina | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Berk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Dorman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Firestone DDS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Perry Katz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Raffle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ken Solomon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Seymour | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13130 BURBANK BLVD, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91401-6037
- In care of
- % DR BARBARA FIRESTONE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- OSCAR VALADEZ
- Signed the 990
- OSCAR VALADEZ, CFO
- Phone
- (818) 781-0360
- Website
- WWW.THEHELPGROUP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4750066 or by the name H E L P GROUP WEST.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
Program accomplishments
- THE HELP GROUP WEST OPERATES TWO STATE CERTIFIED PRIVATE SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY SCHOOLS: SUMMIT VIEW WEST OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES. SUMMIT VIEW WEST INCLUDES WESTVIEW, A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS' GRADES 6-12 WITH EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES WHO ARE CAPABLE OF GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ATTENDING COLLEGE. THG WEST PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DAY SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGES RELATED TO SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, AND PEER RELATIONS. MANY OF THE STUDENTS AT VILLAGE GLEN HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS RELATED TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, AUTISM, ANXIETY AND NON-VERBAL LEARNING DISABILITIES. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED BY VARIOUS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AS WELL AS BY PRIVATE REFERRAL.Expenses $14,150,891 · revenue $14,667,143
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4750066
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,789,828
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,060,576
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,714,696 | $15,612,310 | $21,789,828 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,587,518 | $15,229,208 | $21,658,294 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,414,083 | $14,670,852 | $20,240,536 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,858,787 | $17,165,170 | $19,702,652 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-4750066).
Questions about H E L P GROUP WEST
- What is the EIN of H E L P GROUP WEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of H E L P GROUP WEST is 95-4750066.
- Is H E L P GROUP WEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to H E L P GROUP WEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does H E L P GROUP WEST 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 H E L P GROUP WEST 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 H E L P GROUP WEST 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 H E L P GROUP WEST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names OSCAR VALADEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of H E L P GROUP WEST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,817 (SUSAN BERMAN PH D, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does H E L P GROUP WEST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,714,696, expenses of $15,612,310 and total assets of $21,789,828 at year end.
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