HELP THE HELPLESS

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOSEPH FOHT

Phone

6128748550

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HELP THE HELPLESS, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

HELP THE HELPLESS IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF ABANDONED, HANDICAPPED, DEAF, AND POOR CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRIES OF INDIA AND ECUADOR. WE ALSO HELP POOR FAMILIES AND THE ELDERLY WHO ARE IN NEED. THE NON-PROFIT IS CHAIRED BY FATHER ALTIER (A CATHOLIC PRIEST) AND STAFFED MAINLY BY VOLUNTEERS FROM MINNESOTA'S TWIN CITIES METRO AREA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $928,086

HELP THE HELPLESS RAISES FUNDS AND SUPPORTS THE MISSIONARY WORK OF THE HOME OF THE MOTHER CATHOLIC ORDER IN ECUADOR. THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH CLOTHING, FOOD, EDUCATION, SHELTER AND THE TEACHINGS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. OFFERING LOVE, MOTIVATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, WE SEEK TO HELP CHILDREN THRIVE AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT YOUNG ADULTS, AND SUPPORT THE ELDERLY WITH DIGNITY AND NEEDED ASSISTANCE.THE SERVANT SISTERS MINISTER TO THE POOR IN MANY WAYS, BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY. THEY OPERATE FOUR SOUP KITCHENS, HELP SECURE FUNDING TO SPONSOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, PROVIDE MONTHLY FOOD BASKETS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED, OFFER MEDICAL CARE FREE OF CHARGE, FUND WELLS AND FACILITATE CLEAN WATER OPTIONS, PROVIDE MICROLOANS TO START FAMILY BUSINESSES, AND MORE.

Program 2

Expenses: $350,237

HELP THE HELPLESS RAISES FUNDS AND SUPPORTS THE WORKS OF ST. MARY'S SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE FOR THE HANDICAPPED, DEAF, POOR AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN INDIA. APPROXIMATLEY 2,000 CHILDREN ARE...

HELP THE HELPLESS RAISES FUNDS AND SUPPORTS THE WORKS OF ST. MARY'S SCHOOL AND ORPHANAGE FOR THE HANDICAPPED, DEAF, POOR AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN SOUTHERN INDIA. APPROXIMATLEY 2,000 CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHES, EDUCATION, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND GOSPEL TEACHINGS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,270,942

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $61,679

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,332,621

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,225,478

Salaries & Benefits $31,714

Fundraising Expenses $31,062

Program Expenses $1,278,323

Other Expenses $149,422

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,406,614

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,332,621	$1,052,674	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,406,614	$1,267,178	+0.1%
Net Income	$-73,993	$-214,504	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

$31,714

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
FATHER ROBERT ALTIER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID KRAUSE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH FOHT	TREASURER	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAY FOHT	ASSISTANT TREASURER	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HUIZEL	ASSISTANT TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROCIO HUIZEL	ASSISTANT TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES BENYON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TERESA TAGGART	DIRECTOR	20.00	Director	$31,714	$0	$31,714

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,332,621	$1,406,614	$2,479,198	$-73,993
2023	$1,052,674	$1,267,178	$2,506,987	$-214,504
2022	$875,798	$953,946	$2,506,850	$-78,148
2021	$1,913,097	$1,139,621	$2,654,185	$773,476
2020	$982,605	$913,385	$1,904,505	$69,220