HELPING HAND CENTER

EIN: 362327271 501(c)(3) Human Services

COUNTRYSIDE, IL

Total Revenue
$26,332,140
Total Expenses
$23,515,450
Total Assets
$39,399,818
Net Assets
$35,141,670
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
WILLIAM DWYER
Phone
7083523580
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

HELPING HAND CENTER, founded in 1955, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $26.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $23.5M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

TRANSFORMING LIVES OF ALL CONNECTED TO HELPING HAND THROUGH GENUINE CARE AND EDUCATION SO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY VALUED IN ALL COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,056,678 Revenue: $9,081,254

HELPING HAND'S COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS ENHANCES THE LIVES OF OVER 80 INDIVIDUALS AT 13 DIFFERENT SUBURBAN HOMES TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR GENUINE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH...

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HELPING HAND'S COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAMS ENHANCES THE LIVES OF OVER 80 INDIVIDUALS AT 13 DIFFERENT SUBURBAN HOMES TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR GENUINE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EACH HOME ENCOURAGES AUTONOMY AND CREATES PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE PERSONS INTERESTS AND CHOICE. HELPING HAND OFFERS MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY TO EVERYONE IN NEED AT THE HOME ALONG WITH MEDICAL OVERSITE AND CASE MANAGEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $6,083,525 Revenue: $6,487,539

HELPING HAND'S SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HELPING HAND'S EXTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES BOTH FOCUS ON PREPARING AND ENSURING KEY/CORE SKILLS ARE ENHANCED. THE...

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HELPING HAND'S SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HELPING HAND'S EXTENSIVE OUTPATIENT SERVICES BOTH FOCUS ON PREPARING AND ENSURING KEY/CORE SKILLS ARE ENHANCED. THE SCHOOL EDUCATES OVER 82 STUDENTS WITH A DYNAMIC TEAM THAT COLLABORATES WITH THE STUDENT'S SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FAMILY. THIS TEAM INCLUDES CLOSE TO ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT FOR EACH STUDENT, ALONG WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATORS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS, SPEECH THERAPISTS, BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE GENUINE EDUCATION FOCUSED ON RETURNING TO THEIR HOME DISTRICT OR ADULT PROGRAMMING.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,120,999 Revenue: $3,677,308

HELPING HAND'S ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMING PROVIDES GENUINE CARE AND EDUCATION TO OVER 400 ADULTS. THERE ARE MANY FOCUS AREAS FOR LEARNING THAT ARE CHOSEN BY THE PERSON IN THE PROGRAM SO THEY CAN...

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HELPING HAND'S ADULT LEARNING PROGRAMING PROVIDES GENUINE CARE AND EDUCATION TO OVER 400 ADULTS. THERE ARE MANY FOCUS AREAS FOR LEARNING THAT ARE CHOSEN BY THE PERSON IN THE PROGRAM SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. EACH PERSON HELPING HAND SERVES IS UNIQUE AND HAS THEIR OWN INTERESTS. HELPING HAND PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF CHOICES FROM JOB TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO RETIREMENT AND AGING PROGRAMS. HELPING HAND ENCOURAGES EACH PERSON TO EXPLORE NEW SKILLS IN THE ARTS (CULINARY, PAINTING, DANCE, MUSIC, ETC.), STEM, COMPUTER SCIENCE, ATHLETICS, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY TO NAME A FEW. EACH AREA INCORPORATES INDEPENDENCE AND AUTONOMY INTO THE CURRICULUM. EVERYONE HELPING HAND SERVES HAS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ALONG WITH CASE MANAGEMENT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,513,972
Program Service Revenue $20,293,680
Investment Income $2,441,881
Other Revenue $82,607
TOTAL REVENUE $26,332,140

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $18,842,565
Fundraising Expenses $770,512
Program Expenses $19,891,396
Other Expenses $4,672,885
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,515,450

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $26,332,140 $35,431,532 -0.3%
Expenses $23,515,450 $20,738,823 +0.1%
Net Income $2,816,690 $14,692,709 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
287
Volunteers
415

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$566,661
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
1
$164,001
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICH MIKITKA CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI VAN ALPHEN VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FEDERICK KAUFMANN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGE ACKERMANN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLIFF CADLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDAN FRIAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MURPHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL PATRICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BURRIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL SALADINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANEL BASSETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY BASTUGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY FARRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICH SIKES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF WASZAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM STEPHEN DWYER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$321,876 $18,960 $340,836
KENNETH GAUL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$211,554 $14,271 $225,825
APRIL DISLERS VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Key Emp
$151,069 $12,932 $164,001
LATREECE VANKINSCOTT VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Highest
$143,928 $12,646 $156,574
MARISSA POST VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC INTIATIVES 40.00
Highest
$137,849 $11,976 $149,825
MELISSA MACKAY CAMPBELL VICE PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$131,938 $15,205 $147,143
ERIKA VAVRIK VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Highest
$126,899 $22,412 $149,311
JAMES ZALE DIRECTOR OF INFO TECH & FACILITIES 40.00
Highest
$122,752 $11,739 $134,491
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $26,332,140 $23,515,450 $39,399,818 $2,816,690
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $18,318,256 $22,025,534 $23,834,247 $-3,707,278
2022 $16,246,364 $15,895,874 $22,525,393 $350,490
2021 $16,307,779 $14,651,971 $24,077,855 $1,655,808
2020 $16,983,604 $14,523,131 $20,338,905 $2,460,473
2019 $14,519,524 $14,266,370 $16,520,720 $253,154
2018 $14,682,044 $14,666,010 $15,803,485 $16,034
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