THE HELP CENTER INC

EIN: 431324182 501(c)(3)

MEXICO, MO

Total Revenue
$303,049
Total Expenses
$378,169
Total Assets
$2,383,950
Net Assets
$2,379,474
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
KIM ARCHER
Phone
5735813238
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE HELP CENTER INC, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit that reported $303K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $378K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDING LOW COST NECESSITIES TO THE LESS FORTUNATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $321,671 Revenue: $279,099

PROVIDING LOW COST NECESSITIES TO THE LESS FORTUNATE THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A LOW COST THRIFT STORE AND FOOD PANTRY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $133,084
Program Service Revenue $146,015
Investment Income $19,513
Other Revenue $4,437
TOTAL REVENUE $303,049

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,324
Salaries & Benefits $176,873
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $321,671
Other Expenses $188,972
TOTAL EXPENSES $378,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $303,049 $323,057 -0.1%
Expenses $378,169 $352,468 +0.1%
Net Income $-75,120 $-29,411 +1.6%
Key Indicators
✓ 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
8
Volunteers
N/A

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
4
$0
Total Directors
15
$52,483
Key Employees
1
$52,483
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KIM ARCHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Director Key Emp Highest
$52,483 $0 $52,483
JOYCE HERRON DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELDA AMAYA DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANICE DOUGLAS DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM KROPF CHAIRPERSON 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DUDLEY MILLER DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLENN WHEELER VICE CHAIRPERSON 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LURA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY GOEDEKE TREASURER 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE WAECHTER DIRECTOR 005.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAD DOBYNS DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANIS DEIMEKE SECRETARY 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE HUFFMAN DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON OLIVER DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA ERDEL DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $303,049 $378,169 $2,383,950 $-75,120
2024 $323,057 $352,468 $2,459,514 $-29,411
2023 $854,017 $337,606 $2,487,420 $516,411
2022 $294,320 $339,616 $1,971,342 $-45,296
2021 $300,618 $333,448 $2,017,495 $-32,830
2020 $293,574 $281,611 $2,047,585 $11,963
2019 $319,663 $241,830 $2,036,404 $77,833
2018 $316,089 $248,624 $1,958,423 $67,465
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