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HELP A NEEDY INC
South Ozone Park, NY · EIN 922241556 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE K12 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Small ($100K-$1M) · helpaneedy.org
revenue
$500K
expenses
$469K
net assets
$77K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

Inspiring impactful change. We aim to make a lasting impact in our community and beyond. Our initiatives and activities are designed to catalyze true transformation.

profile · synthesized from sources

HELP A NEEDY INC is a nonprofit organization based in South Ozone Park, NY, focused on addressing global poverty through direct service programs. It provides food, clean water, clothing, and vocational training to vulnerable populations in developing countries. The organization operates internationally, with projects in Africa, India, Pakistan, and Nepal, aiming to create lasting impact through community support and empowerment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $50K
    Warm clothing, tents and other needs for the weather
  2. #2 $23K
    Providing school assistance for poor children to further their education
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Feeding Poor & Needy
Provides hot meals to impoverished individuals and families in developing countries
Fresh Water Project
Digs and installs wells and hand pumps to provide safe drinking water to communities in developing countries; projects active in Africa, India, Pakistan, and Nepal
Helping Orphans
Provides shelter, food, education, and hygiene essentials to orphaned children in developing countries
Monthly Food Hamper For Families
Provides monthly food hampers containing rice, beans, lentils, oil, and other essentials to poor and needy families in multiple countries
New Clothes Distribution
Distributes new clothing, blankets, and hoodies to people affected by severe cold and natural elements in developing countries
Vocational Training
Offers computer and sewing classes to underprivileged women and girls to promote self-sufficiency; courses last 3–6 months
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Food hamper distribution
      Distributes monthly food hampers containing basic necessities to families facing hunger and economic hardship, with each hamper designed to support an average family of 5–7 people for one month.
    • Hot Meals program
      Operates a Hot Meals program that provides nutritious, warm meals to vulnerable individuals, serving thousands of meals annually to the poor and needy.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribution of cold-weather and clothing items
      Distributes warm clothing, blankets, hoodies, tents, and other cold-weather necessities to individuals lacking adequate clothing in various countries.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Orphan care project
      Provides food, shelter, and basic essentials to orphaned children through an orphan care project aimed at improving their quality of life.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • School assistance for low-income children
      Provides school assistance to low-income children to support their education.
  • Vocational Sewing and Tailoring Training 1 activity
    • Vocational training for underprivileged women and girls
      Operates a vocational training program offering courses in computer skills, sewing, cutting, tailoring, and embroidery, lasting between 3 and 6 months based on skill level, to promote self-sufficiency among underprivileged young girls and women.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Water projects for clean drinking water
      Implements clean water projects to provide safe, clean drinking water to vulnerable communities in developing countries, with operations in Africa, India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$500K
Contributions & grants$500K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$469K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash$77K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$77K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • PayPal Partner — Partner for donation processing
  • Zelle Partner — Partner for donation processing via mobile payments
  • field representatives in various countries Partner — Works with field representatives to identify and support orphans and implement programs locally.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Targeted Beneficiary Selection
    methodology: targeted_beneficiary_selection
    By screening beneficiaries based on economic status, income, and household dependents, the organization ensures aid reaches the most vulnerable, because needs-based targeting increases the equity and impact of resource distribution.
  • Vocational Training for Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: vocational_training_for_self_sufficiency
    By providing vocational training in computer and sewing skills, the organization empowers individuals in poverty to achieve self-sufficiency, because acquiring marketable skills increases employment opportunities and economic independence.