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Families Helping Families

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2006
  • EIN: 71-0985937

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: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Family Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$158k (2025)

Expenses
$209k (2025)

Total Assets
$614k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

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 June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$157,744
Expenses
$208,503
Net Income
-$50,759
Net Assets
$614,221
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,786
57.6%
Program Services $61,063
38.7%
Investment Income $5,780
3.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $115
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,246
23.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,663
16.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $614,221
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $614,221
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shavonda Conway (Exec Dir (Former) Partial) $41,323 $0 $0
Meredith Hershner (Exec Dir (Current) Partial) $6,923 $0 $0
Sandy Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Sandry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shayla Brooks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cherie Tilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Vasquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa R Ament (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren White (President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Meisha (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Siddell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,114
Expenses
$214,003
Net Income
$75,111
Net Assets
$664,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,789
66.0%
Program Services $90,064
31.2%
Investment Income $1,872
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $6,389
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $56,545
26.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,063
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $688,177
Total Liabilities $23,802
Net Assets $664,375
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Angela Downing (Program And Events Director (Partial Year)) $41,074 $0 $0
Vonda Conway (Executive Director) $9,692 $0 $0
Melissa Carlson (Executive Director (Partial Year)) $3,957 $0 $0
Brooke Batha (Programs And Events Director) $1,822 $0 $0
Sandy Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Sandry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Peek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shayla Brookes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Vasquez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cherie Tilson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesa Ament (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Siddell (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 21, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,676
Expenses
$214,867
Net Income
$67,809
Net Assets
$594,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $130,754
46.3%
Program Services $117,608
41.6%
Investment Income $1,099
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $33,215
11.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,920
33.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,927
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $625,535
Total Liabilities $31,291
Net Assets $594,244
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Carlson (Executive Director (Partial Year)) $70,920 $0 $0
Angela Downing (Programs And Events Director) $36,525 $0 $0
Sandy Merritt (President) $0 $0 $0
Maria Johnson (Vice President And Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jenna Sandry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amber O'connor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Peek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristin Hendricks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shayla Brookes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joshua Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 4, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$372,647
Expenses
$236,613
Net Income
$136,034
Net Assets
$534,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $268,788
72.1%
Program Services $104,458
28.0%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$626
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $96,829
40.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $617,999
Total Liabilities $83,717
Net Assets $534,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Corrine Newport (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tami Muirhead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda West (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alonzo Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Siddell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Carlson (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,692
Expenses
$174,843
Net Income
$100,849
Net Assets
$398,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $168,908
61.3%
Program Services $106,576
38.7%
Investment Income $208
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,159
52.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,248
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $398,248
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Corrine Newport (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tami Muirhead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Howard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Wilson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brenda West (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alonzo Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Raymond Siddell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Carlson (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 18, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,703
Expenses
$138,301
Net Income
$67,402
Net Assets
$297,399
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $105,918
51.5%
Program Services $99,662
48.4%
Investment Income $123
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $68,705
49.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,085
Total Liabilities $54,686
Net Assets $297,399
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melissa Carlson (Executive Director) $45,000 $0 $0
Maria Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Hotchkiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corrine Newport (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jace Vevera (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brenda West (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Alonzo Marsh (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 6, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$134,469
Expenses
$171,979
Net Income
-$37,510
Net Assets
$229,997
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,617
67.4%
Program Services $20,043
14.9%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,625
9.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $11,184
8.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $275,706
Total Liabilities $45,709
Net Assets $229,997
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Buckman Lisa Left January 15 201 (Executive Director) $30,135 $0
Klith Lindsay (Secretary) $15,200 $0
Carlson Melissa (Executive Director) $1,677 $0
Siddell Raymond (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Merritt Sandy (Vice President) $0 $0
Marsh Alonzo (Board Member) $0 $0
West Brenda (Board Member) $0 $0
Vanorny Ashley (Board Member) $0 $0
Johnson Maria (Board Member) $0 $0
Hotchkiss Michelle (Board Member) $0 $0
Neff Liz (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,423
Expenses
$140,405
Net Income
$16,018
Net Assets
$267,507
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,053
86.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,488
6.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,882
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $315,112
Total Liabilities $47,605
Net Assets $267,507
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Breese Amy Left Jan 2018 (Vice President/Cfo) $47,507 $0
Buckman Lisa (Executive Director) $1,269 $0
West Brenda (Board Member) $0 $0
Davis Maurice (Treasurer) $0 $0
Merritt Sandy (Vice President) $0 $0
Siddell Raymond (President) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 1, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$172,099
Expenses
$154,555
Net Income
$17,544
Net Assets
$251,693
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,420
80.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Net Fundraising $5,505
3.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28,160
16.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,331
Total Liabilities $54,638
Net Assets $251,693

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,291
Expenses
$128,054
Net Income
-$7,763
Net Assets
$234,149
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $99,128
82.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $6,872
5.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,281
11.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,464
Total Liabilities $59,315
Net Assets $234,149

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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 June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$126,842
Expenses
$72,728
Net Income
$54,114
Net Assets
$241,912
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,065
76.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $21,973
17.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,794
6.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $308,276
Total Liabilities $66,364
Net Assets $241,912

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$104,015
Expenses
$61,662
Net Income
$42,353
Net Assets
$187,798
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,184
72.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Net Fundraising $23,440
22.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,353
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,344
Total Liabilities $75,546
Net Assets $187,798

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$136,786
Expenses
$68,827
Net Income
$67,959
Net Assets
$145,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,567
88.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Net Fundraising $13,385
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,776
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $147,875
Total Liabilities $2,430
Net Assets $145,445

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990-EZ

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,274
Expenses
$59,309
Net Income
$27,965
Net Assets
$77,486
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,775
93.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Net Fundraising $3,114
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,371
2.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,413
Total Liabilities $2,927
Net Assets $77,486

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990-EZ

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

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$57,468
Expenses
$41,939
Net Income
$15,529
Net Assets
$49,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,962
76.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Net Fundraising $13,498
23.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $49,521
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $49,521

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
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
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
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 June
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
PDF (2 of 4) PDF (3 of 4) PDF (4 of 4)

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