Helping Alaska
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MOBILIZE THE CHURCH TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. LOCAL CHURCHES COME TOGETHER AS A NETWORK. IT IS A COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIP THAT ENABLES CHURCHES TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN OVERCOME THEIR OBSTACLES AND SET THEM ON A PATH FOR SUCCESS.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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: 80 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 84 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $171,180 spent. THE CLEARINGHOUSE IS THE FOUNDATION OF HELPING ALASKA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOVE INC. VOLUNTEERS IN THE CLEARINGHOUSE SCREEN AND VERIFY REQUESTS FOR HELP AND REFERS THE REQUEST TO A LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY, CHURCH VOLUNTEER, OR COMMUNITY AGENCY (TO AVOID SERVICE DUPLICATION). THROUGH REFERRALS, VOLUNTEERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THE POOR AND NEEDY IN THE FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, OR RELIGION.
- $7,551 spent. LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAUSES MANY FAMILIES TO COUCH SURF AND LIVE ON THE STREETS. LOVING FAMILIES IS OUR SOLUTION TO FAMILY HOMELESSNESS IN THE TANANA VALLEY. LOVING FAMILIES IS A ROTATING SHELTER MODEL WITH OVER A DOZEN HOST CONGREGATIONS. EACH WEEK THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE CARED FOR BY VOLUNTEERS AT LOCAL CHURCHES. THESE FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED A SAFE LOVING ENVIRONMENT TO SAFELY RAISE THEIR CHILDREN WHILE HAVING THEIR BASIC NEEDS PROVIDED FOR.
- $1.8 million spent. FAMILIES GO THROUGH HARDSHIPS, AND HELPING THEM THROUGH THESE TIMES IS IMPORTANT. THROUGH GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH THE ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (AHFC), GRANT FUNDS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED IN ORDER TO HELP THE COMMUNITY THROUGH HOUSING ASSISTANCE. WITH THESE FUNDS, THE PROGRAM IS ABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH AREAS OF ISSUE SUCH AS RENTAL PAYMENTS, MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, AND UTILITIES.
- $42,649 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS LIKE THE FURNITURE BANK AND COMMUNITY HELPLINE. THE FURNITURE BANK IS A PROGRAM THAT RECEIVES GENTLY USED, DONATED FURNITURE, AND THEN OFFERS IT BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DISCOUNTED SALES OR A VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY IN NEED. THE COMMUNITY HELPLINE PROVIDES A AN OUTLET FOR THE COMMUNITY IN TIMES OF HARDSHIP OR WHEN NEEDING ASSISTANCE, AND IS AIMED AT ALLEVIATING STRESS AND ENSURING THE COMMUNITY KNOWS THEY ARE NOT ALONE.
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
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 2024.
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 June 1992.
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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