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May-We-Help

EIN 27-1490751 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAY WE HELP PROVIDES FREE-OF-COST SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH VOLUNTEER LED, INNOVATIVE, CUSTOM SOLUTIONS/DEVICES, REPURPOSED ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND INCLUSIVE EVENTS THAT INCREASE INDEPENDENCE WHILE AFFORDING EVERYONE TO PURUSE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
8
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$108,674, executive director thru aug. 2024

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $1.2 million spent. CUSTOM SOLUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESFOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, A SINGLE PIECE OF SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT OR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CAN BE TRANSFORMATIVE. WHEN COMMERICALLY AVAILABLE OPTIONS DON'T EXIST IN THE MARKETPLACE, MAY WE HELP IS A LIFELINE, PROVIDING FREE CUSTOM-DESIGNED ASSISTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT OPEN DOORS TO NEW POSSIBILITIES. OUR CUSTOM SOLUTIONS GO BEYOND BASIC NEEDS, ENABLING PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES AND PASSIONS INCLUDING ADAPTIVE MUSIC, SPORTS, ARTS, READING AND OTHER SOLUTIONS TO FULLY ENGAGE LIFE. IN 2024, WE RECEIVED 1,312 TOTAL REQUESTS FOR HELP ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, COMPLETING 838 PROJECTS INCLUDING 233 CUSTOM DESIGNED SOLUTIONS. OUR IMPACT GOES BEYOND THE INTENDED RECIPIENT. FAMILY MEMBERS AND CARE PROVIDERS ARE POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY THE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE, MOBILITY, DAILY LIVING AND HOPE GENERATED BY OUR SOLUTIONS. INCLUDING OUR 2024 PROJECTS, MAY WE HELP HAS NOW DELIVERED 1,137 CUSTOM SOLUTIONS SINCE 2021.ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM - REPURPOSED EQUIPMENT, RENEWED HOPEMAY WE HELP'S ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES MOBILITY AND DAILY LIVING AIDS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS FACING CHALLENGES WITH OBTAINING NEEDED EQUIPMENT. WE REPURPOSE DONATED EQUIPMENT - FROM STANDARD & POWER WHEELCHAIRS TO GAIT TRAINERS, STANDERS, AND SPECIALIZED BATHROOM AIDS GIVING THESE ITEMS NEW PURPOSE WHILE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING LANDFILL WASTE. ITEMS THAT DON'T MEET OUR STANDARDS ARE DISASSEMBLED FOR USABLE PARTS FOR OUR CUSTOM PROJECTS. PROGRAM DEMAND SURGED IN 2024 WITH 656 EQUIPMENT REQUESTS, A 137% INCREASE SINCE 2021 AND WE FULFILLED 543 OF THOSE REQUESTS. EVENTS, PREVIOUSLY HELD 4 TIMES PER YEAR, NOW OCCUR 3 TO 4 TIMES PER MONTH.TINKERED TOY PROGRAMMAY WE HELP'S TINKERED TOY PROGRAM TRANSFORMS ORDINARY TOYS INTO EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAY. STUDIES SHOW PRIOR TO SCHOOL AGE, CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES OFTEN LACK THE FINE MOTOR SKILLS NEEDED TO USE TOYS DESIGNED FOR THEIR AGE, LEADING TO DEVELOMENTAL GAPS. VOLUNTEERS, CORPORATE & SCHOOL PARTNERS ADAPT TOYS DURING BUILD DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR CREATING THE INVENTORY FOR OUR "TOY STORE" DURING THE TINKERED TOY EVENT WHERE FAMILIES ENJOY PHOTOS WITH SANTA, FESTIVE TREATS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A TOY OF THEIR CHOICE. TINKERED TOY PROGRAM ENSURES EVERY CHILD EXPERIENCES THE DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS OF PLAY WITH A TOY UNIQUELY THEIR OWN. IN 2024, WE DELIVERED 319 ADAPTED TOYS ALONG WITH COUNTLESS SMILES.HALLOWEEN EVENTMAY WE HELP'S HALLOWEEN MAGIC EVENT TRANSFORMS WHEELCHAIRS AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT INTO VESSELS OF IMAGINATION. OUR VOLUNTEERS CREATE CUSTOM-DESIGNED COSTUMES BRINGING EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE HALLOWEEN COSTUME WISH TO LIFE. WHEELCHAIRS MORPH INTO PIRATE SHIPS, SPACECRAFTS, OR MAGICAL CARRAGES THAT CHILDREN PROUDLY SHOWCASE AT MAY WE HELP'S HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL, INCLUDING ACCESSIBLE GAMES, TREATS AND MORE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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