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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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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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. 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. 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 small 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.
Helping Hands of Putnam County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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: Helping Hands of Putnam County's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. 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.
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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, United States.
- What is Helping Hands of Putnam County's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Helping Hands of Putnam County trustworthy?
- Helping Hands of Putnam County has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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