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Helping Children Worldwide Inc

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: Youth Development / Youth Development Programs, Other (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.06M (2023)

Expenses
$1.26M (2023)

Total Assets
$568k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$64.9k (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 Form 990
Revenue
$1,061,159
Expenses
$1,259,546
Net Income
-$198,387
Net Assets
$503,395
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $965,386
91.0%
Program Services $75,195
7.1%
Investment Income $15,528
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,050
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,215
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $341,855
27.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $568,304
Total Liabilities $64,909
Net Assets $503,395
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melody Curtiss (Executive Director) $110,740 $0 $1,475
Rick Auman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hiserman (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gene Murphy (Co Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis Conteh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dr Carol Mc Intosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Gilkeson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Ballenger (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,220,277
Expenses
$1,167,258
Net Income
$53,019
Net Assets
$701,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,135,386
93.0%
Program Services $79,108
6.5%
Investment Income $3,802
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,981
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $109,110
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $297,320
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $788,151
Total Liabilities $86,369
Net Assets $701,782
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melody Curtiss (Executive Director) $107,635 $0 $1,475
Rick Auman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Pam Piester (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hiserman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis Conteh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcintosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Gilkeson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul D Monteiro (Director (Until 5/2022)) $0 $0 $0
Alan Ballenger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,034,884
Expenses
$930,738
Net Income
$104,146
Net Assets
$652,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,006,516
97.3%
Program Services $19,188
1.9%
Investment Income $310
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,870
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,475
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $231,336
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $692,555
Total Liabilities $40,013
Net Assets $652,542
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melody Curtiss Cathey (Executive Director) $103,000 $0 $1,475
Craig Hiserman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Francis Conteh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pam Piester (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rick Auman (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alan Ballenger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcintosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Murphy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Gilkeson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul D Monteiro (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,011,872
Expenses
$914,618
Net Income
$97,254
Net Assets
$548,396
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,002,920
99.1%
Program Services $1,990
0.2%
Investment Income $3,789
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,173
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,309
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $227,250
24.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $645,871
Total Liabilities $97,475
Net Assets $548,396
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melody Curtiss Cathey (Executive Director) $106,731 $0 $1,578
Chris Welker (Co Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hiserman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rick Auman (Co Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mc Intosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dowless (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Gilkeson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Piester (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul D Monteiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Duston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Trilli Kempner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,032,780
Expenses
$936,563
Net Income
$96,217
Net Assets
$451,142
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $966,370
93.6%
Program Services $62,426
6.0%
Investment Income $2,885
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,099
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,563
10.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $207,137
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $486,880
Total Liabilities $35,738
Net Assets $451,142
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melody Curtiss Cathey (Executive Director) $100,000 $0 $1,333
Craig Hiserman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leo F Fox Iii (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rob Duston (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Trilli Kempner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mc Intosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Welker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Horner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Dowless (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Gilkeson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul D Monteiro (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Berlin (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$898,641
Expenses
$1,031,009
Net Income
-$132,368
Net Assets
$354,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $821,569
91.4%
Program Services $66,960
7.5%
Investment Income $2,861
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,251
0.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,333
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $224,179
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,183
Total Liabilities $40,258
Net Assets $354,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Melody Curtiss Cathey (Executive Director) $100,000 $0 $1,333
Rob Duston (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Chris Welker (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hiserman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Trilli (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tom Berlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leo F Fox Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Edmiston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcintosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Horner Md (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$888,297
Expenses
$1,268,580
Net Income
-$380,283
Net Assets
$487,293
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $754,173
84.9%
Program Services $105,205
11.8%
Investment Income $3,733
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $25,186
2.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,752
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $271,184
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $526,570
Total Liabilities $39,277
Net Assets $487,293
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Emma Sharma (Executive Director Jan Jul) $58,549 $0 $7,741
Melody Curtiss Cathey (Executive Director Nov Dec) $13,462 $0 $0
Rob Duston (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Chris Welker (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Craig Hiserman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Horner Md (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tom Berlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leo F Fox Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Edmiston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcintosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Stottlemyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shannon Trilli (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,167,811
Expenses
$1,164,813
Net Income
$2,998
Net Assets
$867,765
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $944,701
80.9%
Program Services $211,835
18.1%
Investment Income $4,835
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,640
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,800
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,398
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $38,269
3.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $209,186
18.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $942,281
Total Liabilities $74,516
Net Assets $867,765
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Emma Sharma (Executive Director 6/16 12/16) $54,336 $0 $12,985
Leo F Fox Iii (Director/Interim Exec Dir 1/16 6/16) $38,077 $0 $0
Rob Duston (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Chris Welker (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Harvey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Horner Md (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tom Berlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Edmiston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcintosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Stottlemyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$792,896
Expenses
$801,422
Net Income
-$8,526
Net Assets
$862,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $760,958
96.0%
Program Services $18,531
2.3%
Investment Income $3,518
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,688
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,201
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,621
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,235
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $963,196
Total Liabilities $100,577
Net Assets $862,619
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ginny Wagner (Executive Director) $94,452 $0 $4,169
Rob Duston (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Chris Welker (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Harvey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Horner Md (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brooker Thru 32015 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Berlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leo F Fox Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Edmiston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcintosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Stottlemyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Philip Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$966,890
Expenses
$678,773
Net Income
$288,117
Net Assets
$873,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $889,262
92.0%
Program Services $68,133
7.0%
Investment Income $935
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $5,537
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,023
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,251
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,671
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $970,976
Total Liabilities $97,873
Net Assets $873,103
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ginny Wagner (Executive Director) $95,000 $0 $4,251
Rob Duston (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Chris Welker (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Larry Harvey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Horner Md (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Brooker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Berlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Clark Massie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kirsten Edmiston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mc Intosh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Todd Stottlemyer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Philip Larson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ted Shanahan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$715,309
Expenses
$976,918
Net Income
-$261,609
Net Assets
$584,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $527,820
73.8%
Program Services $179,109
25.0%
Investment Income $956
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,424
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $34,000
3.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $647,519
Total Liabilities $62,533
Net Assets $584,986

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,046,208
Expenses
$1,318,556
Net Income
-$272,348
Net Assets
$950,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $840,969
80.4%
Program Services $69,714
6.7%
Investment Income $1,272
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $130,130
12.4%
Net Fundraising $4,123
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,866
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $201,861
15.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $988,140
Total Liabilities $38,114
Net Assets $950,026

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,324,373
Expenses
$1,470,501
Net Income
-$146,128
Net Assets
$1,222,374
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,021,259
77.1%
Program Services $173,760
13.1%
Investment Income $3,690
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $121,647
9.2%
Net Fundraising $4,017
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,759
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,968
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,328,417
Total Liabilities $106,043
Net Assets $1,222,374

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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