TRANSFORMING LIVES OF ALL CONNECTED TO HELPING HAND THROUGH GENUINE CARE AND EDUCATION SO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY VALUED IN ALL COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.3M
+47.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$844K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$844K
About Helping Hand Center
Based on IRS filings
Helping Hand Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COUNTRYSIDE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $844K. Net investment income was $5.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,257,573 | $23,834,247 | $22,525,393 |
| Revenue | $35,431,532 | $18,318,256 | $16,246,364 |
| Expenses | $20,738,823 | $22,025,534 | $15,895,874 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,160,270 | $35,872 | $6,333 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Helping Hand Foundation ($843,838).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HELPING HAND FOUNDATION COUNTRYSIDE, IL | PAY OFF NOTES PAYABLE | $843,838 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICH MIKITKA | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| VICKI VAN ALPHEN | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| FEDERICK KAUFMANN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARGE ACKERMANN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CLIFF CADLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDAN FRIAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHERYL PATRICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL BURRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL SALADINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANEL BASSETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY BASTUGA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICH SIKES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF WASZAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM STEPHEN DWYER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $272,364 |
| KENNETH GAUL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $181,138 |
| APRIL DISLERS | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $123,143 |
| LATREECE VANKINSCOTT | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $120,741 |
| MELISSA MACKAY CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT OF SCHOOL SERVICES | 40 | $117,716 |
| ERIKA VAVRIK | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $115,398 |
| KATINA JONES | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION | 40 | $113,360 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helping Hand Center?
Helping Hand Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in COUNTRYSIDE, IL. It holds $35.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Helping Hand Center?
As of 2024, Helping Hand Center holds $35.3M in total assets with $35.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $844K in 2024.
Where does Helping Hand Center operate?
Helping Hand Center has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Helping Hand Center award?
In 2024, Helping Hand Center awarded 1 grants totaling $844K — an average of about $844K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Helping Hand Center's EIN?
Helping Hand Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2327271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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