Nonprofit · EIN 52-1349827
HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC
Tax-exempt · PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,747,059 | $1,772,183 | -$25,124 | $3,233,305 | $138,587 | $3,094,718 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,705,281 | $1,670,698 | $34,583 | $3,150,835 | $74,888 | $3,075,947 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,669,039 | $1,753,417 | -$84,378 | $2,931,123 | $55,639 | $2,875,484 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,584,566
- of which government grants
- $1,069,565
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $85,565
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $36,122
- Net income from fundraising events
- $76,815
- Other revenue
- $76,928
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $275,404
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,546
- Other salaries and wages
- $817,245
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,045,890
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,050
- Accounting fees
- $92,522
- Occupancy
- $128,244
- Travel
- $12,794
- Depreciation
- $72,405
- Program services (functional)
- $1,449,397
- Management and general (functional)
- $309,122
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,150,835
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,233,305
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $138,587
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,094,718
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,142,937
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,250,706
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,969,557
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $125,161
- Gross receipts
- $1,774,601
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 375
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVIA SMITHBERGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $82,248 |
| DAVID O'DONNELL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REID PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDINE BAGGETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IRIS NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BERGETHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA STANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SIVELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIAHNNA PATTERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY SCHUENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVIA SMITHBERGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,059 |
| LORI WALKER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID O'DONNELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REID PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDINE BAGGETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IRIS NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BANGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BERGETHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SIVELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER EGYUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVIA SMITHBERGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $77,396 |
| LORI WALKER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID O'DONNELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| REID PETERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDINE BAGGETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IRIS NANCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BANGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BERGETHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SIVELLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMBER EGYUD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2187, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702-0187
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- OLIVIA SMITHBERGER, PO BOX 2187, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23702
- Signed the 990
- OLIVIA SMITHBERGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (757) 485-1445
- Website
- WWW.HERSHELTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND TO ENGAGE IN DEDICATED EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE CITIES OF CHESAPEAKE AND PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA.
Program accomplishments
- CRISIS SERVICES- PROVIDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, CRISIS COUNSELING, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, SHELTER, FOOD AND SUPPORT TO OVER 500 WOMEN AND CHILDREN EVERY YEAR. H.E.R. FOCUSES ON THE LONG TERM STABILIZATION OF EACH CLIENT AND FAMILY THROUGH A FOCUS ON RAPID REHOUSING AND PERMANENT SOLUTIONS.Expenses $1,412,996 · grants $268,669
- CHILDRENS PROGRAM - OFFERS INDIVIDUAL, AGE APPROPRIATE, TRAUMA ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANS. EACH CHILD IS PROVIDED SCREENING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH TO ENSURE LONG TERM CARE AND SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED. H.E.R PROVIDES TUTORING, SUPPORT GROUPS, FIELD TRIPS AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO TRIUMPH OVER TRAUMA.Expenses $36,401 · grants $6,735
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1349827
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P43Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,233,305
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,774,601
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,747,059 | $1,772,183 | $3,233,305 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,705,281 | $1,670,698 | $3,150,835 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,669,039 | $1,753,417 | $2,931,123 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,855,364 | $1,747,958 | $2,845,897 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 52-1349827).
Questions about HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC
- What is the EIN of HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC is 52-1349827.
- Is HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 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 HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names OLIVIA SMITHBERGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,248 (OLIVIA SMITHBERGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HELP AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,747,059, expenses of $1,772,183 and total assets of $3,233,305 at year end.
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