Charlies Helping Hands
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO ASSIST MINOR INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN (18), PRIMARILY FROM MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY, SEELEY LAKE, MONTANA, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BROAD LIFETIME NEEDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RECREATION, HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE, LIVING NEEDS, FOOD AND NUTRITION, AND EDUCATION.
- Income
- $58,461
- Spending
- $30,611
- Reserves
- 46 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $12,861 spent. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO FULFILL ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AND ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH OF SEELEY LAKE THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. DURING THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH ITS GLASS RECYCLING MATCHING PROGRAM, CONDUCTED THREE TIMES ANNUALLY, WHILE ALSO HELPING SUSTAIN COMMUNITY RECYCLING EFFORTS.ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING SPONSORSHIP OF HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA STUDENTS ATTENDING THE NATIONAL CONVENTION, SUPPORT FOR A STUDENT WHO LOST SOFTBALL EQUIPMENT IN A FIRE, ASSISTANCE FOR A TRAVELING YOUTH BASKETBALL TEAM, AND FUNDING FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER CLUB AND ITS VARIOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.THE FOUNDATION ALSO HELPED COVER EXPENSES FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ARCHERY PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, AND A SUMMER YOUTH THEATER GROUP THAT PROVIDES CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WHICH SUPPORTS SMALLER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE AREA.ATHLETIC PROGRAMS ALSO BENEFITED FROM FOUNDATION SUPPORT, INCLUDING THE SEELEY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL TEAMS. THROUGH THESE ACTIVITIES, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF LOCAL YOUTH BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, RECREATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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