Nonprofit · EIN 81-3778217
GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $386,903 | $327,385 | $59,518 | $412,606 | $0 | $412,606 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $396,766 | $325,275 | $71,491 | $353,088 | $0 | $353,088 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $311,382 | $323,404 | -$12,022 | $281,597 | $0 | $281,597 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $380,089
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,814
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $146,509
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $82,750
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $33
- Accounting fees
- $12,194
- Occupancy
- $31,011
- Program services (functional)
- $253,663
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,230
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,492
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $353,088
- Total assets, end of year
- $412,606
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $412,606
- Gross receipts
- $386,903
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISE JOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
| FEN YEE TEH | PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMMA JOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TINT TINT YAP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA RISO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICAH GOLDFUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLYSON LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MARRERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER PUGLISI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULA GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISE JOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
| LAURA RISO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 |
| EMMA JOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| FEN YEE TEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| MICHA GOLDFUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ALLYSON LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MARRERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| HEATHER PUGLISI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAULA GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JODI KATZ | DIRECTOR UNTIL 06/2024 Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KELLY PICCOLA | DIRECTOR UNTIL 06/2024 Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| CANDICE HARRISON | DIRECTOR UNTIL 06/2024 Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISE JOY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
| LAURA RISO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 |
| EMMA JOY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| FEN YEE TEH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| MICAH GOLDFUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| MAYA GRAVES | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 06/23) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JODI KATZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ANNABELLE JIN | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 06/23) Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ALLYSON LEVY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN MARRERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| KELLY PICCOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| CANDICE HARRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| HEATHER PUGLISI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| QUINN JOY | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 06/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RICK JOY | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 06/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 321 N WYOMING AVE APT 4C, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079-1671
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 222, South Orange NJ 07079
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TINT TINT YAP, 38 GLENSIDE ROAD, SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 070791601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Donald Joy, PO Box 222, South Orange NJ 07079
- Signed the 990
- TINT TINT YAP, TREASURER
- Phone
- (908) 451-7779
- Website
- girlshelpinggirlsperiod.org
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
GIRLS HELPING GIRLS. PERIOD. WORKS TO ACHIEVE MENSTRUAL EQUITY IN NEW JERSEY BY BREAKING DOWN SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS SO ALL INDIVIDUALS CAN MANAGE THEIR PERIODS WITH DIGNITY.
Program accomplishments
- AT GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD, WE BELIEVE MENSTRUAL HEALTH IS A MATTER OF BASIC HEALTH AND HUMAN DIGNITY. WE'RE DEDICATED TO EDUCATING PEOPLE ON THE NEED, AND COLLECTING/DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS. WE GIVE MANY OF OUR CLIENTS A FULL YEAR'S SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS. IT'S SO SIMPLE TO HELP. TO DATE, WE HAVE DONATED MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS AND EDUCATED MORE THAN 200 IN WORKSHOPS.Expenses $253,663 · grants $146,509
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-3778217
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $412,606
- Income (IRS master file)
- $386,903
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2019
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2019
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2019
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $386,903 | $327,385 | $412,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $396,766 | $325,275 | $353,088 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $311,382 | $323,404 | $281,597 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $283,182 | $115,011 | $293,619 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Donald Joy | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Donald Joy | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-3778217).
Questions about GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD
- What is the EIN of GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD is 81-3778217.
- Is GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2019 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2019.
- Are donations to GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD 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 GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD 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 GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD 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 GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TINT TINT YAP.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (ELISE JOY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GIRLS HELPING GIRLS PERIOD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $386,903, expenses of $327,385 and total assets of $412,606 at year end.
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