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Helping Hands Re-Entry Outreach Centers

EIN 27-1158468 · Gearhart, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF HELPING HANDS IS TO PROVIDE A HELPING HAND TO HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE CHANGES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. OUR PROGRAMS ARE TRAUMA-INFORMED, DATA-DRIVEN, AND PERSON-CENTERED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WE TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN EACH INDIVIDUAL'S STORY AND HELP CONNECT THEM TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. WE DO NOT DUPLICATE AVAILABLE SERVICES -- INSTEAD, WE BUILD STRONG COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL PROGRAMS AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS AND OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
98
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$188,885, president & founder

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $6.4 million spent. FOUNDED IN 2002, HELPING HANDS RE-ENTRY OUTREACH CENTERS AIMS TO ADDRESS THE GROWING CRISIS OF HOMELESSNESS AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN OREGON BY PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED, DATA-DRIVEN, PERSON-CENTERED CARE TO INDIVIDUALS IN FIVE COUNTIES. OUR PROJECT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT, BEGINNING WITH LOW-BARRIER EMERGENCY SHELTER AND EXTENDING THROUGH LONG-TERM REENTRY PROGRAMMING THAT IS CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS. OUR FACILITIES, KNOWN AS HOPE CENTERS, PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO LOW-BARRIER SHELTER, MEALS, AND BASIC NECESSITIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)BEYOND ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS, WE OFFER NAVIGATION SERVICES TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES, GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES. HELPING HANDS WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE SERVICES OFFERED ARE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND LINGUISTICALLY ACCESSIBLE. HELPING HANDS ALSO OFFERS A HIGH-BARRIER LONG-TERM REENTRY PROGRAM THAT IS TAILORED TO EACH PARTICIPANT'S UNIQUE NEEDS THROUGH AN INDIVIDUAL REENTRY PLAN (IRP), WHICH ADDRESSES FACTORS SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AND ADDICTION RECOVERY. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO SUPPORT GROUPS, INCLUDING THOSE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS. HELPING HANDS OPERATES IN CLATSOP, LINCOLN, MULTNOMAH, TILLAMOOK, AND YAMHILL COUNTIES IN OREGON.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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