Help Now Advocacy
Crisis resolution for clients by advice and negotiation on their behalf at no charge to clients.
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During the fiscal year ended 6/30/24 we assisted 753 individuals and families. 56% of those served had some form of disability. 57% of those served had incomes under $10,000 while 80% of those served had incomes under $20,000. Among other accomplishments, averted many power and utility shut-offs and evictions.
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Crisis resolution for clients by advice and negotiation on their behalf at no charge to clients.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Help Now Advocacy with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHelp Now Advocacy is a registered human services nonprofit based in Medford, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 770629804. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Help Now Advocacy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770629804. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Help Now Advocacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Help Now Advocacy is located in Medford, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, Help Now Advocacy has $26K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Help Now Advocacy is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $26K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Help Now Advocacy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Help Now Advocacy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
During the fiscal year ended 6/30/24 we assisted 753 individuals and families. 56% of those served had some form of disability. 57% of those served had incomes under $10,000 while 80% of those served had incomes under $20,000. Among other accomplishments, averted many power and utility shut-offs and evictions. Help Now Advocacy is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $26K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Help Now Advocacy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Help Now Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770629804, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HELP NOW ADVOCACY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2004
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Help Now Advocacy
- What is Help Now Advocacy?
- Help Now Advocacy is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Medford, United States. During the fiscal year ended 6/30/24 we assisted 753 individuals and families. 56% of those served had some form of disability. 57% of those served had incomes under $10,000 while 80% of those served had incomes under $20,000. Among other accomplishments, averted many power and utility shut-offs and evictions.
- When was Help Now Advocacy founded?
- Help Now Advocacy was founded in 2004.
- Who leads Help Now Advocacy?
- Laurence Kahn serves as founding director.
- Where is Help Now Advocacy located?
- Headquartered in Medford, OR, United States.
- What is Help Now Advocacy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Help Now Advocacy trustworthy?
- Help Now Advocacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Help Now Advocacy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770629804.
- What is Help Now Advocacy's website?
- http://www.helpnowadvocacy.org