Nonprofit · EIN 74-1144638
HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78751
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,949,147 | $12,315,923 | -$1,366,776 | $18,945,472 | $2,063,458 | $16,882,014 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,337,808 | $10,560,524 | -$222,716 | $20,090,688 | $1,841,898 | $18,248,790 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,988,078 | $12,078,633 | -$2,090,555 | $20,257,734 | $1,786,228 | $18,471,506 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,546,406
- of which government grants
- $3,076,816
- Membership dues
- $36,375
- Program service revenue
- $767,423
- Investment income
- $108,445
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $496
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$491,971
- Other revenue
- -$473,127
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $794,751
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,901,408
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,067,323
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $17,800
- Accounting fees
- $41,626
- Occupancy
- $235,283
- Travel
- $41,568
- Depreciation
- $628,571
- Program services (functional)
- $10,013,313
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,619,972
- Fundraising (functional)
- $682,638
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,090,688
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,945,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,063,458
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,882,014
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,236,130
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,496,462
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,385,552
- Gross receipts
- $11,710,715
- Employees
- 225
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1893
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE FREEMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $130,245 | $18,020 |
| VANESSA DAVILA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $121,392 | $16,240 |
| TANIA LESKOVAR-OWENS | CEO Officer | 40 | $137,607 | $0 |
| MIA MARTIN | CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,039 | $6,171 |
| MARIA HAMMER | CHIEF HR OFFICER Officer | 40 | $102,801 | $14,361 |
| CHRIS JANAWICZ | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,902 | $15,248 |
| KRISTI DUCK | DIRECTOR OF FOSTER & ADOPTION SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,633 | $15,152 |
| AMBER CARDEN | FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN PRICE | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI HARALSON | MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA MCCUTCHIN | DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN MIURA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BALLARD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PLATER | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BRYANT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER CAMPBELL | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GAYLE VICKERS | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MORGEN HARDIN | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH PITTS | HOME COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| CARLA SMYRL | COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KRISTEN NELSON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEY EZELL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| CHRISTY MERRITT | STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BRANNON SMITH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| LISA TERRILL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TED KEYSER | CEO Officer | 40 | $237,526 | $36,488 |
| JULIE FREEMAN | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $121,430 | $17,760 |
| MIA MARTIN | CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $119,795 | $6,772 |
| VANESSA DAVILA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $95,982 | $15,720 |
| MARIA HAMMER | CHIEF HR OFFICER Officer | 40 | $95,400 | $14,159 |
| AMBER CARDEN | FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BRYANT | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY MERRITT | MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHI HARALSON | DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PLATER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BALLARD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANNON SMITH | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SUTTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH GRIMM | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREY ODDO | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN MIURA | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY BUTTERWORTH | HOME COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRI ANN CHAMBLESS | COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY SARTAIN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEY EZELL | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| THRESA NASI | STRATEGIC PLANNING CHAIR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI VON DOHLEN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| TANIA LESKOVAR-OWENS | CEO AS OF MAY'24 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TED KEYSER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $230,261 | $33,405 |
| JULIE FREEMAN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,327 | $15,685 |
| MARY MCDONALD | FOUNDATION CHAIR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEY EZELL | MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGEN HARDIN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH PLATER | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BALLARD | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANNON SMITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE NASH | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY SUTTON | TREASURER-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN PRICE | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN ROSS | PARLIAMENTARIAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN MIURA | DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI VON DOHLEN | HOME COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY MERRITT | COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL VP Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN FRISHMAN | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY WEBER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3804 AVENUE B, AUSTIN, TX 78751-4906
- In care of
- % VANESSA DAVILA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELLEN MIURA, 3804 AVENUE B, AUSTIN, TX 78751
- Signed the 990
- LAUREN PRICE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (512) 459-3353
- Website
- WWW.HELPINGHANDHOME.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AVENSON HAMANN CPAS LLP
Mission
TO BRING HOPE AND HEALING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF TRAUMA-INFORMED, THERAPEUTIC CARE INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL, FOSTER, ADOPTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- HELPING HAND HOME PROVIDES 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL AND THERAPEUTIC CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-13 FACING EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES DUE TO COMPLEX TRAUMA.Expenses $7,955,298 · revenue $615,857
- HELPING HAND HOME'S FOSTER, ADOPTION, AND POST-ADOPT SERVICES PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 21, GUIDING FOSTER FAMILIES FROM PREPARATION TO POST-ADOPTION.Expenses $1,886,548 · revenue $170,410
- HELPING HAND HOME'S ON-SITE UT CHARTER SCHOOL MEETS THE UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH SMALL CLASS SIZES AND A SPECIALIZED TEAM OF STAFF MEMBERS, HELPING THEM SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION INTO PUBLIC SCHOOL.Expenses $171,467
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
- 74-1144638
- 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
- 1955
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P730)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,945,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,710,715
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,949,147 | $12,315,923 | $18,945,472 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,337,808 | $10,560,524 | $20,090,688 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,988,078 | $12,078,633 | $20,257,734 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,747,778 | $8,908,926 | $22,485,765 | 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 74-1144638).
Questions about HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN is 74-1144638.
- Is HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
- Are donations to HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN 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 HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN 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 HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN 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 HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELLEN MIURA.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,245 (JULIE FREEMAN, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER).
- How much revenue does HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,949,147, expenses of $12,315,923 and total assets of $18,945,472 at year end.
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