Orphan Helpersinc
Orphan Helpersinc is a public charity based in Newport News, Virginia. Formed in 2001, it serves children who are orphaned, abused, or incarcerated, with programs for incarcerated youth and young people returning to their communities.
Orphan Helpersinc at a glance
In short: Orphan Helpersinc reported $540K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $540,308 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,628,030
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,607,998
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $861
- -41.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,403,326
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Orphan Helpersinc
- Contact
Mailing address: 727 J Clyde Morris Blvd D, Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 722-6940
Website: https://orphanhelpers.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orphan Helpersinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization reports providing services in 11 juvenile detention centers across El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Its filing also describes aftercare and community activities for youth returning to their communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $553K (2024). In 2025 it reported $540K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Signatry Overland Park, KS | — | $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 | $1,628,030 | $1,607,998 | $1,403,326 | $540,308 | Total only | $861 |
| 2024 | $1,438,071 | $1,599,715 | $1,544,910 | $552,811 | Total only | $1,471 |
| 2023 | $1,399,153 | $1,137,583 | $1,120,904 | $232,656 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $1,385,934 | $1,901,153 | $918,735 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $364,797 | $944,001 | $774,462 | $23,000 | 1 | $23 |
| 2020 | $329,456 | $813,661 | $762,598 | — | — | $435 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to serve and minister to the physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of orphaned, abused and incarcerated children” through partnerships with individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, and governments.
Its programs include rehabilitation for incarcerated youth through life skills, leadership development, Bible-based character formation, and vocational workshops; mentoring and support after release; and opportunities for formerly incarcerated and at-risk youth to contribute to their communities. The filing reports that the Success Academy served more than 400 youth, aftercare served more than 225 youth, and youth led 18 service projects during the reporting period.
Grantmaking
The 2023, 2024, and 2025 filings each list a grant count of zero. No grant recipients, grant amounts, or application process are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are David Phillips, Chairman; Peter Manthei, Vice Chair; Michael Torrech, Secretary; Randy Blincow, Treasurer; Dave Dunlevy, Joe Renaud, Alejandro Paredes, Phil Catron, and Janet Baker, Directors; and Greg Harris, Executive Director.
Orphan Helpersinc is led by Greg Harris, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Harris
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $105K (2025)
David Phillips
Chairman
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Renaud
Director
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Catron
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Dunlevy
Director
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Paredes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Baker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Torrech
Secretary
Board Vice C → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Manthei
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Blincow
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Justin Kruse (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Dunlevy (2020–2021) — Board Chairman
- Former: Greg McDonald (2020–2021) — Board Secretary
- Former: Gregory Harris (2020–2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Tony Sandoval (2020–2021) — Former Board
- Former: Tom Manthei (2020) — Former Board
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 $105K, to Greg Harris (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Orphan Helpersinc
How much does Orphan Helpersinc give each year?
Orphan Helpersinc reported $540K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $553K in grants paid.
How large is Orphan Helpersinc?
Orphan Helpersinc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Orphan Helpersinc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to serve and minister to the physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of orphaned, abused and incarcerated children” through partnerships with individuals, churches, businesses, organizations, and governments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orphan Helpersinc?
Orphan Helpersinc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check orphanhelpers.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Orphan Helpersinc make grants?
The organization reports providing services in 11 juvenile detention centers across El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Its filing also describes aftercare and community activities for youth returning to their communities.
What is Orphan Helpersinc's EIN?
Orphan Helpersinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1995429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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