The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc
To give financial and volunteer support to the obstetrics and gynecology department at cedars-sinai hospital, los angeles, California.
The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc at a glance
In short: The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc gave $438K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $219K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,216
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $219,108
- Median grant
- $219,108
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cedars Sinai Medical Center ($438K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $438K (2024, 18 months). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $438K.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Support essential projects of the obstetrics & gynecology department | $388,216 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Support essential projects of the obstetrics & gynecology department | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | — | $621,544 | $863,356 | $438,216 | 2 | $8,067 |
| 2022 | $434,478 | $353,698 | $294,320 | $50,000 | 1 | $161 |
| 2021 | $383,078 | $235,985 | $176,065 | — | — | $166 |
| 2020 | $291,957 | $346,962 | $390,065 | $100,000 | 1 | $186 |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $438K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc is led by Sheila Burman, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sheila Burman
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Levin
Director
Executive Vice President & Recording Secretary → Executive Vice President, 2021
Executive Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Kosberg
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Goldfeder
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Aryeh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Jane Bruck
Vice President of Gift Shop Management
Parlimentarian → Vice President of Gift Shop Management & Operations, 2022
Vice President of Gift Shop Management & Operations → Vice President of Gift Shop Management, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Persion
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbie Handel
Vice President of Gift Shop Management
Executive Vice President of Gift Shop Ops → Vice President of Gift Shop Management & Operations, 2022
Vice President of Gift Shop Management & Operations → Vice President of Gift Shop Management, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cooky Gold
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nan Krasne
Vice President
Corresponding Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Levin
Corresponding Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Ann Saltzman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bobbi Scherr (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Joyce Rudnick (2020–2022) — Parlimentarian
- Former: Rita De Cassia Silva (2020–2022) — Vice President of Ways & Means
- Former: Carol Thompson (2022) — Director
- Former: Csynthia Savage (2022) — Director
- Former: Shirley Isaacson (2022) — Director
- Former: Nadine Glauberman (2020–2021) — Fiscal Management
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc
How much does The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc give each year?
The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc gave $438K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
Where does The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc operate?
The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc's EIN?
The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1831107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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