Help Foundation, Inc
Help Foundation, Inc
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About this organization
Mission
HELP Foundation empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day support, vocational, and summer education programs to choose services and opportunities as respected and valued members of the community.
About
THE HELP FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT CUYAHOGA, LAKE, AND SUMMIT COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO. HELP SIX CHIMNEYS APARTMENTS PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE URBAN HOUSING TO ASSIST IN DEVELOPING THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. HELP HOUSING FOR THE DISABLED PROVIDES 24 GARDEN STYLE APARTMENTS AT THREE SITES IN CLEVELAND WHICH ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SURPASSED THE GOALS OF SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING, BUT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING BEFORE PROGRESSING TO FULLY INDEPENDENT STATUS. WITH GROUP HOMES AND APARTMENT CLUSTERS ACROSS OUR SERVICE AREA ADULTS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE SUPPORTED AND SERVED TO HELP THEM LIVE THE BEST LIFE THEY ARE ABLE. IN ADDITION TO OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES HELP OPERATES A VERY SUCCESSFUL ADULT DAY SUPPORT PROGRAM OFFERING DAYTIME SOCIAL AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. DURING THE SUMMER THE HELP SUMMER PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 300 CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A SCHOOL-LIKE SETTING TO PREVENT LOSS OF EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS. SINCE 1965 THE HELP FOUNDATION HAS BEEN WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, ASSIST THEIR FAMILIES, AND ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF. WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE SERVED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DURING THESE YEARS AND TO CONTINUE THIS FINE TRADITION FOR DECADES TO COME.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To ensure children and adults with learning and developmental disabilities have the homes, environments, and opportunities to be valued members of our community. we serve this mission by providing housing and supportive services to adults and children throughout our service area so that they can build their life-skills and confidence to live life to their fullest potential.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To ensure children and adults with learning and developmental disabilities have the homes, environments, and opportunities to be valued members of our community. we serve this mission by providing housing and supportive services to adults and children throughout our service area so that they can build their life-skills and confidence to live life to their fullest potential.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as OH.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 26900 EUCLID AVENUE, EUCLID, OH, 44132.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 631 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,568,743.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1989.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $6,534,526 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $245,869 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.