SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES

Financials

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

415 S MONUMENT AVE, HAMILTON, OH 45011-2900

In care of

% SARAH STARR

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Jeffrey Diver, 415 S Monument Ave, Hamilton, OH 45011

Signed the 990

SARAH STARR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Website

selfhelps.org

Return prepared by

David Reed CPA

Mission

As Butler Countys Community Action Agency, Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) exists to enhance the quality of life for county residents by impacting the causes of poverty and empowering individuals to achieve, sustain and advocate self-sufficiency.

Program accomplishments

• SELF also provides assistance to low-income individuals and families in meeting the home energy costs. This is done through payment of utility bills and reconnection fees, supplying air conditioners and fans, and referral services.
  Expenses $2,249,435
• Providing home repairs, home rehabilitation, construction to enable home access for the disabled, and financial assistance to prevent eviction, foreclosure, and utility shutoff
  Expenses $2,153,881
• SELF helps low-income residents of Butler County maintain self-sufficiency through a combination of employment, education, emergency and personal empowerment assistance. Services include job transportation, job search, interview-quality clothing, educational counseling, construction training, and education-related transportation. SELF also administers an IDA (Individual Development Account) program to enable qualifying individuals to obtain funding for a home, post-secondary education or business start-up costs. SELF provides education and micro loans to individuals who wish to start micro businesses and provides home repairs to low-income homeowners. Through JOBS NOW,SELF provides holistic support to help individuals obtain/maintain employment through a goal-oriented plan, and Getting Ahead classes assist in developing life skills necessary to escape poverty.
  Expenses $883,009

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

31-1445223

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1995

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P200)

Assets (IRS master file)

$2,026,465

Income (IRS master file)

$5,865,209

Filing history

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 31-1445223).

Questions about SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES

What is the EIN of SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES?

The employer identification number (EIN) of SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES is 31-1445223.

Is SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.

Are donations to SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES 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 SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jeffrey Diver.

Who are the officers and directors of SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,212 (Jeffrey Diver, Executive Director).

How much revenue does SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE LOW INCOME FAMILIES have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,856,421, expenses of $5,925,605 and total assets of $2,026,465 at year end.

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