BOCA HELPING HANDS INC

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1500 NW 1ST CT, BOCA RATON, FL 33432-1720

In care of

% ANNE JAAKKOLA

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

ERIC GEBHARD, 1500 NW 1ST COURT, BOCA RATON, FL 33432

Signed the 990

ERIC GEBHARD, TREASURER

Phone

(561) 417-0913

Website

WWW.BOCAHELPINGHANDS.ORG

Return prepared by

KAUFMAN ROSSIN & CO PA

Mission

BOCA HELPING HANDS, INC. IS A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN 2000, ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS INCREASING FOOD INSECURITY AND OTHER CHALLENGES FACED BY THE UNDERSERVEDCOMMUNITIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. BHH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD, MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEET BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AS WELL AS EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING AND GUIDANCE TO CREATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Program accomplishments

• SEE SCHEDULE O - FOOD CENTERTHE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD CENTER. IN THE FOOD CENTER, VOLUNTEERS COOK AND SERVE HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS WEEKLY TO THOSE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN THE COMMUNITY (LUNCHES FROM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY IN EAST BOCA RATON AND A FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER IN LAKE WORTH). THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS THEDISTRIBUTION OF PANTRY BAGS AND BOXES OF FOOD FROM FOOD BANKS AND DONORS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTE PANTRY BAGS CONTAINING FOOD STAPLES (MEAT, FRUIT, PRODUCE, DAIRY, BREAD AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS) TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FROM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY IN EAST BOCA RATON AND AT SELECT TIMES WEEKLY IN WESTBOCA RATON, DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH, AND LAKE WORTH. ELIGIBILITY, AFFIRMING STATUS AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AS REQUIRED UNDER THE USDA'S TEFAP PROGRAM, IS MONITORED VERY CLOSELY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, OVER 115,000 PANTRY BAGS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO CLIENTS WHO WERE PRIMARILY COMPRISED OF THE WORKING POOR OR RETIRED, DISABLED AND UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS.
  Expenses $9,746,563 · grants $8,296,963
• SEE SCHEDULE O - BHH BACKPACKSTHE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS BOCA HELPING HANDS BACKPACKS, WHICH ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL PROBLEM OF WHAT LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN "TITLE 1" SCHOOLS (WHOSE PRIMARY WEEKDAY MEALS ARE FREE SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND FREE OR REDUCED-COST SCHOOL LUNCH) EAT OVER THE WEEKEND. EACH FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SENDS HUNDREDS OF LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN HOME WITH SIX MEALS, THREE SNACKS, TWO SHELF-STABLE MILKS AND TWO JUICE BOXES IN BOXES FOR THE WEEKEND. THERE ARE CURRENTLY TWELVE PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS, WITH MORE ANTICIPATED TO JOIN THE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES THE FOOD, AND FAITH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER GROUPS PACK THE BOXES, AND THEN THE BOXES ARE DELIVERED TO EACH OF THE SCHOOLS ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. THE SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS COST $11.15 PER CHILD/PER WEEK. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION INCURRED APPROXIMATELY $463,000 IN EXPENSES RELATED TO FOOD PURCHASES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PROGRAM.THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TRADITIONAL "SOUP" KITCHEN. IN THE KITCHEN, VOLUNTEERS COOK AND DISTRIBUTE AN AVERAGE OF 160 FREE HOT MEALS PER DAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK IN EAST BOCA RATON, FL. THESE MEALS ARE SHARED "TO GO" FOR UNHOUSED OR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE. FOR THOSE WHO REQUEST IT, A SMALL BAG OF EASY TO EAT FOODS ARE ALSO PROVIDED ON A WEEKLYBASIS. A HOT MEAL IS SERVED ON FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE LAKE WORTH LOCATION TO OVER 400 PEOPLE. VOLUNTEERS ALSO DELIVER HOT MEALS TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 73,000 HOT MEALS, INCLUDING DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MEALS TO THE HOMEBOUND.DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED OR RECOVERED APPROXIMATELY 4,125,000 POUNDS OF FOOD FROM FOOD BANKS, SUPERMARKETS, RESTAURANTS, INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. DONATIONS FROM FOUR GRANTORS ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 81% OF CONTRIBUTEDNONFINANCIAL ASSETS TO THE ORGANIZATION, PRINCIPALLY FOOD.
  Expenses $700,077 · grants $463,479
• SEE SCHDULE O - JOB TRAINING / JOB MENTORING PROGRAMSBHH'S JOB TRAINING PROGRAM RECRUITS AND SCREENS ELIGIBLE CLIENTS AND COVERS THE COSTS OF JOB READINESS TRAINING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR THOSE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT; MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING; HEATING,VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION; DRAFTING; AND CARPENTRY.COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL): THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH THE CDL SCHOOL IN FORT PIERCE AND MIAMI TO TRAIN STUDENTS TO EARN A CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE. STUDENTS MUST BEGIN THE PROGRAM WITH A TEMPORARY PERMIT AND THEN COMPLETE REQUIRED EXAMS AND FORTY HOURS OF VEHICLE DRIVING TRAINING. UPON COMPLETION, GRADUATES WORK WITH THESE SCHOOLS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S JOB MENTORS TO PURSUE JOB OPPORTUNITIES.CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA): THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH SOUTH FLORIDA HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO WORK IN THE HOME HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PAID THE TUITION AND RELATED COSTS TO COMPLETE THEIR TRAINING CURRICULUM, WHICH INCLUDES HANDS-ON TRAINING AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE. UPON COMPLETION, STUDENTS TAKE FLORIDA'S BOARD OF NURSING (PROMETRIC) NURSE AIDE EXAM TO OBTAIN THEIR CERTIFICATION. GRADUATES WORK WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S JOB MENTORS TO PURSUE JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL HOME HEALTHCARE AGENCIES AND HOSPITALS.MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING (MBC): THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH COHENS CONSULTING TO DELIVER THE MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING (MBC) PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PURSUE CAREERS IN MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING, INCLUDING PREPARATION FOR INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZEDCERTIFICATION. THE ORGANIZATION COVERS ALL TUITION AND RELATED COSTS FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS, REQUIRED CODING MATERIALS (CPT, ICD-10, AND HCPCS BOOKS), CPC TRAINING BOOK SETS, AND CERTIFICATION EXAM VOUCHERS WITH A RETAKE OPTION. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE ONLINE AND INSTRUCTOR ACCESS TO SUPPORT THEIRLEARNING THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM.HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVAC): THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE IN LAKE WORTH TO TRAIN STUDENTS AS TECHNICIANS IN THIS HIGH-DEMAND FIELD, WHICH SUPPORTS A WIDE RANGE OF COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS. STUDENTS COMPLETE A 12-MONTH, INSTRUCTOR-LED PROGRAM AT PBSC DURING WHICHTHEY EARN THEIR NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NCCER) HVAC/R LEVELS 1 & 2 CREDENTIALS, NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE (NATE) CERTIFICATION, AND NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS: EPA SECTION 609 CERTIFICATION. GRADUATES WORK WITH PBSC AND BHH MENTORS TO PURSUE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. AT ABC INSTITUTE, THE ELECTRICAL AND HVAC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS ARE STRUCTURED AS 4-YEAR PROGRAMS OPERATING ON AN ANNUAL TRAINING CYCLE, FROM AUGUST THROUGH JUNE. THE ELECTRICAL PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS A JANUARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONCONSISTING OF A CONDENSED 6-MONTH INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE, DURING WHICH STUDENTS COMPLETE EXTENDED CLASSROOM HOURS TO MEET REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL THRESHOLDS FOR ADVANCEMENT.DRAFTING: THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH ATLANTIC TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN COCONUT CREEK TO TEACH STUDENTS THE DRAFTING PRINCIPLES, TECHNIQUES, AND TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO WORK AS A CERTIFIED DRAFTER AND BEGIN EMPLOYMENT IN APPROXIMATELY 14 MONTHS. LEADING UP TO TAKING THE AMERICAN DESIGN DRAFTING ASSOCIATION (ADDA) EXAMS, STUDENTS PREPARE 2-D WORK IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING (CADD) AND CREATE PROTOTYPES USING A 3-D PRINTER. GRADUATES WORK WITH BHH JOB MENTORS TO PURSUE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. DEMAND FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL DRAFTERS IS EXPECTED TO GROW ABOUT 4% BY 2029, ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.CARPENTRY: THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH ATLANTIC TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN COCONUT CREEK TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES BY TEACHING THE SKILLS OF CUTTING, SHAPING, AND INSTALLING BUILDING MATERIALS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS, SHIPS, TIMBER BRIDGES, CONCRETE FORMWORK, ANDMORE. DURING THE 12-MONTH PROGRAM, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ALL FACETS OF THE CARPENTRY TRADE, INCLUDING PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, FINANCE, TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION SKILLS, UNDERLYING PRINCIPLES OF TECHNOLOGY, LABOR ISSUES, COMMUNITY ISSUES, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. GRADUATES WORK WITH ATLANTIC TECH AND BHH JOB MENTORS TO PURSUE JOB OPPORTUNITIES. DEMAND FOR CARPENTERS IS EXPECTED TO GROW ABOUT 4% BY 2034, ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.SELECTED JOB TRAINING CLIENTS ARE CAREFULLY SCREENED FOR EACH PROGRAM AND MUST COMPLETE AN INITIAL JOB READINESS SKILLS CLASS DURING WHICH THEY RECEIVE TRAINING IN "SOFT SKILLS" THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, 46 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM BHH'S JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS.IN BHH'S JOB MENTORING PROGRAM, JOB TRAINING GRADUATES, AS WELL AS CLIENTS WHO MAY ONLY NEED ASSISTANCE WITH A JOB SEARCH, RECEIVE PERSONALIZED ASSISTANCE FROM VOLUNTEER JOB MENTORS. THE JOB MENTORS HELP WITH CONDUCTING JOB SEARCHES, FILLING OUT APPLICATIONS, WRITING AND UPDATING RESUMES, DEVELOPING AND REVISING COVER LETTERS ANDPREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION'S JOB MENTORING PROGRAM ASSISTED 54 INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
  Expenses $1,007,844
• SEE SCHEDULE O - RESOURCE CENTERTHROUGH ITS RESOURCE CENTER, BOCA HELPING HANDS PROVIDES LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING BOCA RATON, DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH AND LAKE WORTH RESIDENTS IN CRISIS. CLIENTS MAY RECEIVE LIMITED, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AID WITH RENT (MUST HAVE A 3-DAY NOTICE FROM LANDLORD) AND UTILITIES (MUST HAVE A FINAL NOTICE FROM FPL OR THE LOCAL WATER UTILITY). ASSISTANCE AMOUNTS FOR FAMILIES ARE LIMITED FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD AND SITUATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. NOT ALL CLIENTS QUALIFY, NOR ARE FUNDS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST EVERY QUALIFIED APPLICANT. CLIENTS MUST GO THROUGH A SCREENING PROCESS TO MEET CRITERIA TO BE APPROVED. ALL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION, FOR THESE CRISIS SITUATIONS, IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORDS, UTILITY COMPANIES AND SIMILAR ENTERPRISES ONLY.CHILDREN'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CAP): CAP HELPS FULL-TIME (40 HOURS OR MORE) WORKING PARENTS AND FULL-TIME-STUDENT PARENTS BY PROVIDING LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER CAMP, AFTER-SCHOOL CARE, AND DAY CARE FOR QUALIFYING BOCA RATON, DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH AND LAKE WORTH RESIDENTS OF ONE YEAR OR LONGER. THOSE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR CAP MUST GO THROUGH A SPECIFIC SCREENING PROCESS AND MEET CRITERIA TO BE APPROVED.AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE ACCESS: BHH AND GENESIS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. (GENESIS), A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION, HAVE ESTABLISHED COLLABORATION AGREEMENTS WHEREBY GENESIS IS PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES (MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL) TO BHH CLIENTS AND OTHERS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PRIMARY CARE FOR FAMILIES, LAB SERVICES, PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR WORK AND SCHOOL, HEALTH BENEFITS COUNSELING, DENTAL SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL CARE SERVICES AND MORE.ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES: BOCA HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS FACILITATE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) CLASSES, OFFERED IN PERSON AND ONLINE, SO THAT CLIENTS CAN LEARN ENGLISH AND STRENGTHEN THEIR SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS. CONVERSATION CAFE GIVES ESOL STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO PRACTICE HAVING CASUAL ENGLISH CONVERSATIONS WITH VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER STUDENTS.DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $123,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CRISIS SITUATIONS.
  Expenses $233,971 · grants $123,206

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

31-1713631

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

2000

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Food, agriculture and nutrition (K34)

Assets (IRS master file)

$8,536,985

Income (IRS master file)

$13,656,177

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 31-1713631).

Questions about BOCA HELPING HANDS INC

What is the EIN of BOCA HELPING HANDS INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BOCA HELPING HANDS INC is 31-1713631.

Is BOCA HELPING HANDS INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.

Are donations to BOCA HELPING HANDS INC tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does BOCA HELPING HANDS INC 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 BOCA HELPING HANDS INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did BOCA HELPING HANDS INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of BOCA HELPING HANDS INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIC GEBHARD.

Who are the officers and directors of BOCA HELPING HANDS INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $227,239 (GREGORY HAZLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 05/31)).

How much revenue does BOCA HELPING HANDS INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,430,485, expenses of $13,120,901 and total assets of $8,536,985 at year end.

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