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Helping Hands of Vegas Valley Inc

EIN 88-0466726 · Las Vegas, NV

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS TO LEAD DIGNIFIED LIVES WITH PURPOSE BY OFFERING VITAL SERVICES TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
53
Volunteers
256
Highest pay
$111,513, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $2.6 million spent. NUTRITION PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS, AGE 60 AND OVER, WHO RESIDE IN CLARK COUNTY AND RURAL SOUTHERN NEVADA AND HAVE AN INCOME AT OR BELOW 185% OF THE CURRENT FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. HHOVV HAS A HOME DELIVERED GROCERIES PROGRAM WHERE VOLUNTEERS DELIVER FOOD TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS AND A WALK-IN PANTRY THAT IS OPEN FOUR DAYS A WEEK. IN 2020 THEY ADDED A GROCERY PICK UP PROGRAM FOR THE RURAL AREAS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AND ARE CURRENTLY SERVING MESQUITE, INDIAN SPRINGS, AND ARMARGOSA VALLEY. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE HOME DELIVERED MEALS TO HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS LIVING IN RURAL DESIGNATED AREAS OF NEVADA. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE SERVED 3,400 PARTICIPANTS WITH GROCERIES AND MEALS
  2. $1.7 million spent. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO ADULTS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO LIVE IN LAS VEGAS OR NORTH LAS VEGAS. WE USE 7 FULLY EQUIPPED ADA COMPLIANT VEHICLES TO PROVIDE RIDES FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND OTHER ERRANDS AS SCHEDULE ALLOWS. RIDES ARE PROVIDED TO AMBULATORY AS WELL AS CLIENTS USING ASSISTIVE DEVICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE PROVIDED RIDES TO 338 PARTICIPANTS. RESPITE CARE PROGRAM - GRANTS OF 1000 ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS CARING FOR AN ADULT 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER. THESE GRANTS GIVE THE CAREGIVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SOMEONE CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONE WHILE THEY TAKE A BREAK; PREVENTING UNNECESSARY AND/OR EARLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF SENIORS SO THAT THEY CAN AGE IN PLACE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE AWARDED 330 VOUCHERS. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO ADULTS 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO LIVE IN LAS VEGAS OR NORTH LAS VEGAS. WE USE 7 FULLY EQUIPPED ADA COMPLIANT VEHICLES TO PROVIDE RIDES FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, GROCERY SHOPPING, AND OTHER ERRANDS AS SCHEDULE ALLOWS. RIDES ARE PROVIDED TO AMBULATORY AS WELL AS CLIENTS USING ASSISTIVE DEVICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE PROVIDED RIDES TO 338 PARTICIPANTS. RESPITE CARE PROGRAM - GRANTS OF 1000 ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS CARING FOR AN ADULT 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER. THESE GRANTS GIVE THE CAREGIVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SOMEONE CARE FOR THEIR LOVED ONE WHILE THEY TAKE A BREAK; PREVENTING UNNECESSARY AND/OR EARLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF SENIORS SO THAT THEY CAN AGE IN PLACE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE AWARDED 330 VOUCHERS.
  3. $407,736 spent. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM - MINOR HOME REPAIR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADULTS 60 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER LIVING IN AUTHORIZED ZIP CODES AND MUST OWN AND LIVE IN THE RESIDENCE. REPAIRS THAT ARE ALLOWED BY THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE REPAIRS THAT MOST HOMEOWNERS WOULD DO THEMSELVES AND MAINTENANCE LIKE CHANGING OF LIGHT BULB, SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES, AND AIR FILTERS. IN ADDITION, WE ALSO PAY FOR CONTRACTORS TO COMPLETE APPLIANCE REPAIRS, AND SMALL HVAC REPAIRS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WE HELPED 600 PARTICIPANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 August 2000.

    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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