EIN 46-2637954

Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Disabled

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
City
State
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Disabled" is committed to protecting vulnerable seniors and disabled individuals under the law. The organization also assists individuals who cannot pay their old debts without compromising their basic needs. Through education, they inform the public about financial rights for impoverished elderly people who lack access to relevant information. Additionally, the organization's attorneys represent clients with federally protected income to stop collector harassment and serve as a resource for answering questions.
Also known as...
Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Dissabled
Total revenues
$1,456,828
2023
Total expenses
$1,491,770
2023
Total assets
$1,459,337
2023
Num. employees
27
2023

Program areas at Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Disabled

At or around 10,490 clients received HELPS' representation for our fee based on household income or discounted below the household income based fee schedule due to financial hardship or unforeseen circumstances. Please see Schedule O for more information.
In 2023 we spoke with at or around 9212 senior citizens legally disabled persons and other persons who contacted us for more information about our services. Please see Schedule O for more information.
Initial enrollment of 176 Pro Bono clients in furtherance of HELPS goal to provide services to all eligible persons in need of representation. AT intake it was determined that these clients had incomes below the 800 dollar fee threshold or financial circumstances making payment of any fee too burdensome. An additional estimated 2919 clients received our services for free. These were existing HELPS clients enrolled before 2023 or clients who experienced significant financial challenges making any payment for our representation too burdensome.

Personnel at Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Disabled

NameTitleCompensation
Eric OlsenExecutive Director$0
Chrystal HartBookkeeper$0
David Johnson SecrectaryBoard Member
Neal PetonPresident
John MenclVice President

Financials for Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Disabled

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$1,456,828
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,456,828

Form 990s for Help Eliminate Legal Problems for Seniors and Disabled

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-20990View PDF
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-03-29990View PDF
2021-122023-02-17990View PDF
2020-122023-01-24990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 10, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawLegal services
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3995 Hagers Grove Rd Se
Salem, OR 97317
Metro area
Salem, OR
County
Marion County, OR
Website URL
helpsishere.org/ 
Phone
(855) 435-7787
IRS details
EIN
46-2637954
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I80: Legal Services
NAICS code, primary
5411: Legal Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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