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Helping Hands for Single Moms

EIN 68-0489835 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS ASSISTS LOW-INCOME SINGLE MOM FAMILIES WHILE THE MOTHER ATTAINS A POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND A POSITIVE FAMILY LEGACY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
6
Volunteers
301
Highest pay
$107,125, ceo

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $1.1 million spent. IN 2024, HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS PROVIDED OVER $1 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIPS PLUS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. BELOW IS A BREAKDOWN OF KEY BENEFITS OFFERED:SCHOLARSHIPS: OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED $4,000 ANNUAL UNRESTRICTED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 135 SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENT FAMILIES. SPRING GRADUATES "SHARED" A SCHOLARSHIP WITH THEIR SUMMER OR FALL REPLACEMENTS. THESE FUNDS HELPED THE MOM PAY BASIC EXPENSES FOR THEIR FAMILIES.NO-COST AUTO REPAIR : THROUGH OUR ON THE ROAD AND IN COLLEGE PROGRAM, 71 FAMILIES RECEIVED CRITICAL AUTO REPAIR (CONTINUED ON PAGE 45)SERVICES OR TIRE REPLACEMENTS. WE COVER THE COST OF PARTS, WHILE 31 PARTICIPATING AUTO SHOPS DONATE THEIR LABOR. AAA TOWING MEMBERSHIPS: TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPORT, 135 SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENT FAMILIES RECEIVED AAA TOWING MEMBERSHIPS, ENSURING RELIABLE ASSISTANCE IN CASE OF VEHICLE BREAKDOWNS.RENT ASSISTANCE: 38 HOUSING-INSECURE SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENT FAMILIES RECEIVED RENT ASSISTANCE OF $500 PER MONTH, PROVIDING STABILITY AND PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS. SINGLE MOM COLLEGE COMMUNITY MEETINGS: TWO SUPPORT GROUPS MEET EVERY SIX WEEKS, PROVIDING FOOD, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND A SAFE SPACE FOR CONNECTION. THESE GATHERINGS FOSTER PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT, MENTORING, AND MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS ON PARENTING, TIME MANAGEMENT, FINANCES, AND LIFE CHALLENGESHELPING SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENTS BUILD A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: THIS ANNUAL CELEBRATION DREW MORE THAN 350 ATTENDEES, WHERE SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENTS WERE HONORED AND ENCOURAGED. MOMS WRAPPED GIFTS FOR THEIR CHILDRENGENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS, AND HELPING HANDS FOR SINGLE MOMS ALUMNAE.DENTAL AND EYECARE: SIXTEEN MOMS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 49 VISION AND DENTAL CHECKUPS AND TREATMENTS, PROVIDED THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN-KIND SERVICES : SINGLE MOM COLLEGE STUDENT FAMILIES RECEIVED DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES VALUED AT MORE THAN $200,000.

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 August 2002.

    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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