Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc
Provides services and assistance for the elderly.
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc at a glance
In short: Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc gave $125K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,889
- -20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $394,728
- -25.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($25K). Together the top 9 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc gives
- Giving grew 285% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Long Beach, CA | Low Inc Senior Suppo | $25,000 |
| International City Theatre Long Beach, CA | Transport to Theatre | $15,000 |
| Heart of Ida Long Beach, CA | Stay Connected Proj | $15,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Beach, CA | Support Org | $15,000 |
| Farm Lot 59 Long Beach, CA | Support Org | $15,000 |
| Bet Tzedek Los Angeles, CA | Senior Legal Aid | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Gray Panther Long Beach, CA | Support Org | $10,000 |
| CA Aquatic Therapy and Wellness Cen Long Beach, CA | Support Org | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Long Beach Red Shield Long Beach, CA | Support Org | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $394,728 | $9,628 | $144,092 | $125,000 | 9 | $9,628 |
| 2024 | $529,192 | $21,416 | $131,474 | $105,000 | 6 | $21,416 |
| 2023 | $641,075 | $43,638 | $102,723 | $77,480 | 6 | $15,877 |
| 2022 | $698,335 | $110,371 | $57,263 | $32,500 | 3 | $229 |
| 2021 | $645,227 | $677,142 | $50,634 | $28,000 | 3 | $580,016 |
| 2020 | $23,719 | $86,059 | $100,059 | — | — | — |
About Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc
Based on IRS filings
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $395K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc is led by Peter Lesnik, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Lesnik
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Renee Simon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Erich P. Wise
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Judy Ross
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Kathy Fishkin
Treasurer
CFO → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Peter Lesnik (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc
How much does Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc give each year?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc gave $125K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $105K across 6 grants.
What is Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's typical grant size?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc give grants?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (8 grants).
Does Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Org" (5 grants).
Who are Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's largest grantees?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Family Services ($25,000), International City Theatre ($15,000) and Heart of Ida ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Long Beach, CA. It holds $395K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's EIN?
Help Opportunities and Programs for the Elderly Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4663875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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