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Help From My Friends Inc

  • Bellaire, MI
  • Tax-exempt since June 2003
  • EIN: 38-3605652

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$110k (2023)

Expenses
$124k (2023)

Total Assets
$219k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$109,969
Expenses
$124,397
Net Income
-$14,428
Net Assets
$219,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,969
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $219,114
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $219,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joan Tewes (President) $0 $0
Shana Minish (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merrie Corbett (Director) $0 $0
Terri Flynn (Director) $0 $0
Cheryl Sutton (Secretary) $0 $0
Tiffany Lawson (Director) $0 $0
Alycia Rudisel (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 8, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$112,084
Expenses
$106,656
Net Income
$5,428
Net Assets
$233,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,843
63.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $41,241
36.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,542
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $233,542
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Sylvia Mcfadden (Operational Manager) $14,784 $0
Mona Minish (President) $7,385 $0
Joan Tewes (Vice President) $0 $0
Shana Minish (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merrie Corbett (Director) $0 $0
Peggy Mira (Director) $0 $0
Catherine Peterson (Director) $0 $0
Terri Flynn (Director) $0 $0
Cheryl Sutton (Secretary) $0 $0
Diane Kirt (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 6, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,697
Expenses
$75,520
Net Income
$29,177
Net Assets
$228,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,654
88.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $12,041
11.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,425
Total Liabilities $311
Net Assets $228,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mona Minish (President) $16,000 $0
Joan Tewes (Secretary) $0 $0
Shana Minish (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merrie Corbett (Director) $0 $0
Peggy Mira (Director) $0 $0
Catherine Peterson (Director) $0 $0
Terri Flynn (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 13, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$113,754
Expenses
$79,561
Net Income
$34,193
Net Assets
$198,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,745
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,790
Total Liabilities $52,853
Net Assets $198,937
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mona Minish (President) $16,308 $0
Carrie Dewey (Vice President) $0 $0
Joan Tewes (Secretary) $0 $0
Shana Minish (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merrie Corbett (Director) $0 $0
Peggy Mira (Director) $0 $0
Shelley Smith (Director) $0 $0
Catherine Peterson (Director) $0 $0
Terri Flynn (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 3, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$100,173
Expenses
$91,771
Net Income
$8,402
Net Assets
$164,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,279
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$106
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,597
Total Liabilities $52,853
Net Assets $164,744

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$170,866
Expenses
$182,178
Net Income
-$11,312
Net Assets
$156,342
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $170,866
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $209,195
Total Liabilities $52,853
Net Assets $156,342

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$125,824
Expenses
$135,121
Net Income
-$9,297
Net Assets
$167,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,824
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $220,507
Total Liabilities $52,853
Net Assets $167,654

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,523
Expenses
$91,943
Net Income
$26,580
Net Assets
$146,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,523
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $199,683
Total Liabilities $52,853
Net Assets $146,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mona Minish (President) $16,000 $0
Carrie Dewey (Vice President) $0 $0
Carol Chacon (Secretary) $0 $0
Shana Minish (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merrie Corbett (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Thompson (Director) $0 $0
Shelley Smith (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 20, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$56,651
Expenses
$96,841
Net Income
-$40,190
Net Assets
$70,469
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $77,152
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$20,501
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,469
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,469
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Heather Templin (President) $0 $0
Mona Minish (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Carrie Dewey (Secretary) $0 $0
Jenna Minish (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merrie Corbett (Director) $0 $0
Dennis Thompson (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 10, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,183
Expenses
$75,475
Net Income
$61,708
Net Assets
$110,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,183
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,658
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $110,658
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenna Minish (Secretary) $26,614 $0
Heather Knust (President/Tr) $0 $0
Mona Minish (Vice Preside) $0 $0
James Knust (Board Member) $0 $0
William Minish (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 19, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$79,147
Expenses
$76,145
Net Income
$3,002
Net Assets
$48,951
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,144
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,951
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenna Minish (Secretary) $19,092 $0
Heather Knust (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Mona Minish (Vice President/Director) $0 $0
James Knust (Board Member) $0 $0
William Minish (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 11, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,888
Expenses
$50,733
Net Income
-$4,845
Net Assets
$45,949
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,888
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,949
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,949

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$39,125
Expenses
$27,627
Net Income
$11,498
Net Assets
$50,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,111
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,794
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $50,794

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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