Nonprofit · EIN 86-2667280
HELP SQUAD
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $188,545 | $166,281 | $22,264 | $65,222 | $1,333 | $63,889 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $104,519 | $84,553 | $19,966 | $41,626 | $0 | $41,626 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $59,432 | $49,794 | $9,638 | $21,018 | $0 | $21,018 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,965
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10
- Net income from fundraising events
- $38,722
- Net income from gaming
- $15,848
- Other revenue
- $54,570
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,955
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $850
- Depreciation
- $1,861
- Program services (functional)
- $152,098
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,183
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,625
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,222
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,333
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,889
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,273
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $63,889
- Gross receipts
- $224,508
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN IBOLD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5.5 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA JASPER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5.5 | $0 |
| RACHEL JOUETT | FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 5.5 | $0 |
| CARI WYNNE | FUNDRAISING CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 5.5 | $0 |
| JAMIE WARD | FUNDRAISING CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 5.5 | $0 |
| LORA DAKIN | SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Trustee or director | 5.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS BRIAN IBOLD | PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA JASPER | VICE PRESIDENT | 12 | $0 |
| LORA DAKIN | MARKETING CO CHAIR | 12 | $0 |
| LISA IBOLD | TREASURER | 12 | $0 |
| CARI WYNNE | FUNDRAISING CO CHAIR | 12 | $0 |
| LORI PULSKAMP | FUNDRAISING CO CHAIR | 12 | $0 |
| JANE MEYER | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS BRIAN IBOLD | PRESIDENT | 8 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA JASPER | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| KIM WURTZ | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| BRENDA SMITH | FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 4 | $0 |
| TIM SWEENEY | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5400 AMANDAS OAK CT, CINCINNATI, OH 45248-1041
- In care of
- % DOUGLAS BRIAN IBOLD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 5400 Amandas Oak, Cincinnati OH 45248
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN IBOLD, 5400 AMANDAS OAK COURT, CINCINNATI, OH 45248
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Brian Ibold, 5400 Amandas Oak, Cincinnati OH 45248
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN IBOLD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (513) 678-8986
- Return prepared by
- ATLAS CPAS & ADVISORS PLLC
Mission
SHARE HOPE, COMPASSION AND GRACE THROUGH A FAITH COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE. WE ASSIST FAMILIES IN CRISIS WITH SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR FOOD, CLOTHING AND SHELTER AS WELL AS NEW PATHS FOR LIFE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EVERYDAY BILLS SUCH AS MORTGAGE/RENT, UTILITIES, CAR PAYMENTS AND INSURANCE TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES, CONNECT THOSE IN NEED WITH SHELTER NETWORKS, SHELTER DIVERSION PROGRAMS, AND HOUSING GRANTS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES WITH KIDS AND PETS, CONNECT THOSE IN NEED WITH LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND SERVICES, AND PROVIDE FOR CLOTHING NEEDSExpenses $152,098 · grants $2,955
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2667280
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,222
- Income (IRS master file)
- $224,508
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $188,545 | $166,281 | $65,222 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $104,519 | $84,553 | $41,626 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $59,432 | $49,794 | $21,018 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Brian Ibold | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 86-2667280).
Questions about HELP SQUAD
- What is the EIN of HELP SQUAD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HELP SQUAD is 86-2667280.
- Is HELP SQUAD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to HELP SQUAD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HELP SQUAD 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 SQUAD 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 HELP SQUAD 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 HELP SQUAD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN IBOLD.
- Who are the officers and directors of HELP SQUAD?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HELP SQUAD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $188,545, expenses of $166,281 and total assets of $65,222 at year end.
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