Helping Hands of Putnam County
The mission of Helping Hands of Putnam County is to administer received foods and monetary donations to assist families in Putnam County with food, utilities, medical expenses and …
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Helping Hands of Putnam County is a nonprofit organization based in COOKEVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $244K. EIN: 621132736.
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Mission
The mission of Helping Hands of Putnam County is to administer received foods and monetary donations to assist families in Putnam County with food, utilities, medical expenses and rent. Helping Hands also administers Project Help funds from the City of Cookeville and Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation with no cost to donors or recipients in the county.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Helping Hands of Putnam County with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 10% of the 1,601 disaster relief charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHelping Hands of Putnam County is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Cookeville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 621132736. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $572K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Helping Hands of Putnam County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 621132736. 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.
Helping Hands of Putnam County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.
Helping Hands of Putnam County is located in Cookeville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Helping Hands of Putnam County has $572K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Helping Hands of Putnam County is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $572K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Helping Hands of Putnam County. 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, Helping Hands of Putnam County 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). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Helping Hands of Putnam County is a nonprofit organization based in COOKEVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $244K. EIN: 621132736. Helping Hands of Putnam County is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $572K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Helping Hands of Putnam County are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Helping Hands of Putnam County is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 621132736, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
HELPING HANDS OF PUTNAM COUNTY 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 (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Helping Hands of Putnam County
- What is Helping Hands of Putnam County?
- Helping Hands of Putnam County is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cookeville, United States. Helping Hands of Putnam County is a nonprofit organization based in COOKEVILLE, United States. Annual revenue: $244K. EIN: 621132736.
- When was Helping Hands of Putnam County founded?
- Helping Hands of Putnam County was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Helping Hands of Putnam County?
- Rebecca Duncan serves as Director.
- Where is Helping Hands of Putnam County located?
- Headquartered in Cookeville, TN, United States.
- What is Helping Hands of Putnam County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Helping Hands of Putnam County trustworthy?
- Helping Hands of Putnam County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Helping Hands of Putnam County's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 621132736.
- What is Helping Hands of Putnam County's website?
- http://www.helpinghandspc.org