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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3612687

HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES

Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33908

Financials

$70K$13K2023$54K$70K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$53,748$69,709-$15,961$111,019$69,709$41,310
December 31, 2023990-EZ$70,000$12,729$57,271$57,271$0$57,271
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,600
Investment income
$148

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$66,369
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$3,340
Program services (functional)
$52,372

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$57,271
Total assets, end of year
$111,019
Total liabilities, end of year
$69,709
Net assets, end of year
$41,310
Cash, savings and investments
$111,019
Gross receipts
$53,748

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark ThomasPresident3$0
Jeff ShupeVice President1$0
Susan ShupeTreasurer1$0
Mary ThomasSecretary2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark ThomasPresident3$0
Jeff ShupeVice President1$0
Sue ShupeTreasurer1$0
Mary ThomasSecretary2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6171 TIDEWATER ISLAND CIR, FORT MYERS, FL 33908-4681
In care of
% MARK THOMAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
6171 TIDEWATER ISLAND CIR, FORT MYERS FL 33908
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Mark Thomas, 6171 TIDEWATER ISLAND CIR, FORT MYERS FL 33908
Signed the 990-EZ
Mary Thomas, Secretary

Mission

Helping Those Who Help Themselves primary purpose is to help working class families that because of an unforseen circumstance needs financial assistance on a temporary basis.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • We provided the finances to modify a vehicle so the physically handicapped owner could access and drive the vehicle benefittung the single owner.
    Expenses $26,500 · grants $26,500
  • We provided finances for a gentleman to have major dental work. Included removing teeth grafting bone and getting dentures.
    Expenses $18,872 · grants $18,872
  • We provided funds to a family to cover funeral expenses benefitting the two adult children and their families
    Expenses $7,000 · grants $7,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
92-3612687
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Mark Thomas
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2024$53,748$69,709$111,019XML
990-EZDecember 2023$70,000$12,729$57,271XML

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 92-3612687).

Questions about HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES

What is the EIN of HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES is 92-3612687.
Is HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES 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 HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES?
The 990-N for 2025 names Mark Thomas.
Who are the officers and directors of HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HELPING THOSE WHO HELP THEMSELVES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $53,748, expenses of $69,709 and total assets of $111,019 at year end.

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