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Helping Partners Inc

EIN 56-1883829 · Burlington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceWeak25 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF MONEY, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, FOOD, AND OTHER TYPES OF ASSISTANCE TO EITHER (I) SELECTED FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC STRUGGLES OR UNEXPECTED TRAGEDY OR ILLNESSES OR (II) TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ASSIST FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

Income
$241,576
Spending
$197,035
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
11

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $189,262 spent. HELPING PARTNERS WAS ORIGINALLY FORMED TO ASSIST GLEN RAVEN ASSOCIATES WHO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND THAT REMAINS OUR CORE MISSION. HOWEVER, OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, IT HAS BROADENED ITS SCOPE TO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN ALAMANCE COUNTY. WE WORK PRIMARILY WITH THE ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM (ABSS) SOCIAL WORKERS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED WHO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. ASSISTANCE TAKES THE FORM OF PAYING UTILITY BILLS, ASSISTING WITH RENT/MORTGAGE PAYMENTS TO PREVENT EVICTION, CONTRIBUTING TO FUNERAL EXPENSES AND BURIAL LOTS, PAYMENT OF MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS TO AVOID INTERRUPTION IN COVERAGE, HOUSE FIRE VICTIMS, FLOOD VICTIMS, AND PROVIDING FOOD AND CLOTHING. OUR LARGEST PROJECTS EACH YEAR ARE CHRISTMAS CHEER AND A SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE. THE SCHOOL SUPPLIES GO DIRECTLY TO ALAMANCE CITIZENS FOR EDUCATION'S (ACE) CLASSROOM CLOSET AND ALAMANCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CHEER FUNDRAISER "ADOPTS" FAMILIES IN NEED WITH YOUNG CHILDREN, USUALLY ABOUT 30 CHILDREN IN TOTAL, AND ASKS GLEN RAVEN ASSOCIATES TO DONATE TOYS THAT ARE ON THE CHILDREN'S WISH LISTS. HELPING PARTNERS DONATES GIFT CARDS TO HELP THE PARENTS WITH FOOD OR OTHER NECESSITIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS. THE ITEMS ARE DELIVERED TO THE LOCAL CHRISTMAS CHEER OFFICE FOR PICKUP.

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 October 13, 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 November 2006.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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