Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE HELP INC FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ESTES PARK, CO80517
A Employer identification number

45-2987624
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(970) 577-1832
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$140,973J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 28,503
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 7,684 7,684  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 36,187 7,684  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3,825 0   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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155 155   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,513 0   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,493 155   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 75,486 75,486
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 80,979 155   75,486
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -44,792
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 7,529
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 5,469 4,148 4,148
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 180,296 136,825 136,825
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 185,765 140,973 140,973
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 185,765 140,973
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 185,765 140,973
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 185,765 140,973
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
185,765
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-44,792
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
140,973
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
140,973
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 105
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 105
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 105
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 105
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow   Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowTN, CO
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10
Yes
 
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.THEHELP-INCFUND.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCYNTHIA HUNT SECRETARY Telephone no.right arrow (970) 577-1832

Located atright arrow1317 DEVILS GULCH ROADESTES PARKCO ZIP+4right arrow805179505
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
MICHAEL LOUIE CHAIR
4.00 		0 0 0
948 ARUBA LANE
FOSTER CITY,CA94404
SALLY WADE TREASURER
2.00 		0 0 0
369 BOND STREET
COBOURG,ONK9A3K7
CA
CYNTHIA HUNT SECRETEARY
30.00 		0 0 0
1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517
KATHRYN HORNBEIN DIRECTOR
3.00 		0 0 0
1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517
TAMARA BLESH DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
5 HICKORY LANE
AUGUSTA,ME04330
GARY KOFINAS DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 1210
WILSON,WY80314
DIANA FEDINEC DIRECTOR
2.00 		0 0 0
5503 PARK AVENUE
MEMPHIS,TN38119
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 SUPPORTED HEALTH INC'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL WELLBEING PROJECTS BY WORKING WITH CANADIAN PARTNERS, SPENDING TIME IN CLASSROOMS AND IN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMES, AND DESIGNING EDUCATION MATERIALS TO USE IN LEADERSHIP CAMPS IN THE HIMALAYAS. TRAINING OF THREE PERSONS, SERVING 7 SCHOOLS AND 6 YOUTH GROUPS WITH OVER 320 STUDENTS AND 120 YOUTH IN TWO PROVINCES OF CANADA, WHILEPREPARING PARTICIPANTS TO BRING SKILLS BACK TO LADAKH, INDIA FOR SERVICE TO REMOTE VILLAGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH STRUGGLING TO ACCESS SPORTS, MENTAL WELLNESS INFORMATION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. 17,860
2 PROJECT DEVELOPED SKILLS OF SEVEN YOUNG LADAKHIS THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL NGOS TO USE IT TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ANIMAL HEALTH, MARKET AND WEATHER INFORMATION FOR YAK HEARDERS IN EASTERN LADAKH AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, MENTAL WELLNESS AND RIGHTS FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN REMOTE AREAS OF LADAKH. THE PROJECT PRODUCED 18 LOCAL-LANGUAGE VIDEOS ON A YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND ON AMAZE.ORG PAGE. 13,035
3 TRAINING FOR HEALTH INC AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AMONG THE 55 COUNTRIES AND 240 MEMBERS IN THE OMPRAKASH NETWORK FOR DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, ESPECIALLY EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENTS, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HEALTH INC AND SOUTH ASIAN PARTNER SKILLS-DEVELOPMENT, WITH A FOLLOW UP GRANT FOR ONE OR MORE YOUNG HEALTH INC ENTREPRENEURS TO DEVELOP THEIR SERVICE TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITY. 12,000
4 OPERATING 2 WINTER CAMPS, ONE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CAMP AND ONE ABILITY CAMP FOR OVER 230 CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PERSONS, REMOTE-VILLAGE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS' COMMUNITIES, AND 80 YOUTH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS IN SUPPORTING EQUAL ACCESS TO SPORTS, JOB AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL WELLBEING. AWARENESS WAS RAISED FOR INCLUSION OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED IN SPORTS AND LEARNING. YOUNG WOMEN WERE SUPPORTED TO BECOME MENTAL HEALTH MENTORS, AND YOUTH TRAINED IN SAFETY AND INCLUSION AS SPORTS MENTORS FOR REMOTE VILLAGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 10,925
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
0
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
136,825
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
136,825
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
136,825
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
2,052
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
134,773
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
6,739
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
6,739
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
105
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
105
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
6,634
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
6,634
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
6,634
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
75,486
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
75,486
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 6,634
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 22,568
b From 2019...... 12,843
c From 2020...... 12,172
d From 2021...... 37,211
e From 2022...... 24,820
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 109,614
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 75,486
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount..... 6,634
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 68,852
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 178,466
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		22,568
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		155,898
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 12,843
b Excess from 2020.... 12,172
c Excess from 2021.... 37,211
d Excess from 2022.... 24,820
e Excess from 2023.... 68,852
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
MICHAEL LOUIE
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
CYNTHIA HUNT
1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517
(970) 577-1832
CYNTHIA@THEHELP-INCFUND.ORG
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
LETTER OF INQUIRY OR REQUEST FOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORT - FORMS AS PROVIDED ON HTTP://WWW.THEHELP-INCFUND.ORG/APPLY-FOR-A-GRANT.HTML SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY OR BY POST TO 1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD, ESTES PARK, CO 80517.
cAny submission deadlines:
MARCH 2023-COVID 19 LEARNING & HEALTH EDUCATION JUNE & OCTOBER 2023-LEADERSHIP CAMPS AND CLASSES
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
SUBMISSIONS MUST MATCH THE PURPOSES OF THE HELP FUND AND ACHIEVING ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL INQUIRIES AND WILL CONTACT YOU IF WE WISH TO PURSUE A FULL PROJECT PROPOSAL WITH YOUR ORGANIZATION. GRANTS ARE USUALLY SMALL, NEVER MORE THAN 10% OF TOTAL FUND ASSETS IN ANY GIVEN YEAR AND ARE NOT GEOGRAPHICALLY LIMITED ALTHOUGH OUR AREA OF INTERESTS ARE NORTH AMERICA AND ASIA.
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

HEALTH INC

PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH194101
IN 		    ONGOING VIRAL-LOAD TESTING AND ACCESS TO MEDICINES SUPPORT FOR 52 HIV AND HEP B POSITIVE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND CARE FOR 21 YOUTH FROM REMOTE VILLAGES WITH CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, WITH OUTREACH AND PEER-TO-PEER SERVICES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL-LANGUAGE HEALTH INFORMATION VIDEOS. 2,815

HEALTH INC

PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH194101
IN 		    WOMEN'S WELLNESS FELLOWSHIPS: DEVELOPING THE SKILLS OF SEVEN YOUNG LADAKHIS THROUGH FELLOWSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL NGOS TO USE IT TO PROVIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ANIMAL HEALTH, MARKET AND WEATHER INFORMATION FOR YAK HEARDERS IN EASTERN LADAKH AND WOMEN'S HEALTH, MENTAL WELLNESS AND RIGHTS FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN REMOTE AREAS OF LADAKH. THE PROJECT PRODUCED 18 LOCAL-LANGUAGE VIDEOS ON A YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND ON AMAZE.ORG PAGE. 13,035

HEALTH INC

PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH194101
IN 		    OPERATING 2 WINTER CAMPS, ONE WOMEN'S LEASDERSHIP CAMP AND ONE ABILITY CAMP FOR OVER 230 CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED PERSONS, REMOTE-VILLAGE CHILDREN AND YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS' COMMUNITIES, AND 80 YOUTH ASSCOCIATION MEMBERS IN SUPPORTING EQUAL ACCESS TO SPORTS, JOB AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND BUILGING LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL WELLBEING. AWARENESS WAS RAISED FOR INCLUSION OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED IN SPORTS AND LEARNING. YOUNG WOMEN WERE SUPPORTED TO BECOME MENTAL HEALTH MENTORS, AND YOUTH TRAINED IN SAFETY AND INCLUSION AS SPORTS MENTORS FOR REMOTE VILLAGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 10,925

HEALTH INC

PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH194101
IN 		    SERVING SIX LOCAL YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIAN AND INTERNATIONAL NGOS, THE PROJECT WAS A COLLABORATION OF ALL GLOBAL CLASSROOM 2023 PROJECTS TO COLLECT DATA ON YOUTH WELLBEING AFTER COVID LOCKDOWNS, LOSS OF EDUCATION AND JOBS, AND ACCESS TO SERVICES IN REMOTE VILLAGES OF EASTERN LADAKH, COPING STRATEGIES IN OTHER INDIAN AND CANADIAN COMMUNITEIS, AND TO HELP DEVELOP BOTH THE TECHNOLOGIES AND EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR LEARNING COMMUNITIES, WHETHER IN SCHOOL OR NOT. RESEARCH WAS COLLECTED BUT NOT PUBLISHED DUE TO CONFIDENTIALITY CONCERNS. 7,611

HELP FUND

1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		    TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL CLASSROOM INITIATIVE - CANADA- TRAINING OF THREE PERSONS, SERVING 7 SCHOOLS AND 6 YOUTH GROUPS WITH OVER 320 STUDENTS AND 120 YOUTH IN TWO CANADIAN PROVINCES, WHILE PREPARING PARTICIPANTS TO BRING SKILLS BACK TO LADAKH, INDIA FOR SERVICE TO REMOTE VILLAGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH STUGGLING TO ACCESS SPORTS, MENTAL WELLNESS INFORMATION AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. 17,860

HELP FUND

1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		    TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP FOR EXECUTIVES FROM FIVE LADAKH-BASED YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS TO HELP THEM BRING PROJECT BASED LEARNING AND MENTAL WELLBEING INFORMATION TO THEIR REMOTE-VILLAGE WINTER CAMPS, WITH PRACTICE IN THREE CAMPS FOR 200 STUDENTS. 6,857

OMPRAKASH

7511 GREENWOOD AVE NORTH 4161
SEATTLE,WA98103 		    GLOBAL CLASSROOM INITIATIVE OMPRAKASH LEADERSHIP: TRAINING FOR HEALTH INC AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AMONG THE 55 COUNTRIES AND 240 MEMBERS IN OMPRAKASH NETWORK FOR DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, ESPECIALLY EVALUTION AND ASSESSMENTS, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON HEALTH INC AND SOUTH ASIAN PARTNER SKILLS-DEVELOPMENT, WITH A FOLLOW UP GRANT FOR MORE YOUNG HEALTH INC ENTREPRENEURS TO DEVELOP THEIR SERVICE TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITY. 12,000

HEALTH INC

PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH194101
IN 		    TWO YOUNG WOMEN DROP OUTS FROM REMOTE HERDING COMMUNITIES RECEIVED A TWO MONTH APPRENTICESHIP LED BY THE TWO GRADUATES FROM THE 2022 PROGRAM, AND ALL FOUR RECEIVED A SIX-MONTH BUSINESS MENTORSHIP TO SUPPORT FEMALE HERDERS AND WEAVERS IN 105 HOUSEHOLDS IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY. 3,304

HEALTH INC

PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH194101
IN 		    SUPPORTING A YOUNG APPRENTICE OPERATOR TO INTRODUCE COMMUNITY RADIO AND OFFLINE LEARNING SYSTEMS TO THREE MIDDLE-HIGH-AND HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KARGIL DISTRICT LADAKH, SERVING OVER 200 STUDENTS AND 320 HOUSEHOLDS IN REMOTE VILLAGES, AND HELPING LOCAL STUDENTS BECOME "BAREFOOT OPERATORS" IN THEIR SCHOOLS. 1,079
Total .................................right arrow 3a 75,486
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		        7,684
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		         
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue: a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 0 7,684
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
7,684
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
3 MONIES EARNED THROUGH INTEREST WERE USED TO SUPPORT GRANTS
8 GAIN ON SALES WERE USED TO SUPPORT GRANTS
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
THE HELP INC FUND
 
Employer identification number

45-2987624
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
THE HELP INC FUND
  		Employer identification number
45-2987624
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
EVEREST 96 MEMORIAL FUND OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BOUL
 
1123 SPRUCE STREET
 
BOULDER, CO80302

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
MICHAEL LOUIE
948 ARUBA LANE
 
FOSTER CITY, CA94404

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Page 3
Name of organization
THE HELP INC FUND
  		Employer identification number

45-2987624
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THE HELP INC FUND
  		Employer identification number

45-2987624
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Name:
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EIN:
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Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
HEALTH INC AND ITS PARTNERS
  		PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH UNION TERR194101
IN 		2023-01-01 10,925 WINTER CAMPS: WORKING WITH HEALTH INC AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM A LOCAL NGO, PAGIR, AND 3 YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS, AND UNDER THE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CYNTHIA HUNT, HELP FUND SECRETARY, THE PROJECT DESIGNED AND OPERATED A WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CAMP FOR 46 YOUNG PERSONS FROM ACROSS LADAKH, AN ABILITY CAMP FOR 34 DIFFERENTLY-YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AND 2 WINTER CAMPS FOR A TOTAL OF 130 CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM TWO REMOTE SEMI-NOMADIC COMMUNITIES, IN LEH DISTRICT, LADAKH UT. THE ABILITY CAMP RAISED AWARENESS OF THE RIGHTS OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED IN PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS AND LEARNING. THE LEADERSHIP CAMP OFFERED IDEAS FOR YOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME MENTAL WELLNESS MENTORS IN THEIR HOME VILLAGES. THE GRANT ALSO SUPPORTED TWO FORMER PROFESSIONAL ICE HOCKEY PLAYERS WITH MENTAL WELLNESS AND ACCOUNTING SKILLS TO TRAVEL TO LADAKH TO SUPPORT THE DEMANDS FROM LOCAL YOUTH. IN TOTAL THE GRANT SERVED FOUR ORGANIZATION/ASSOCIATIONS, 230 CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AND 80 MEMBERS OF THREE YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS.          
HEALTH INC AND ITS PARTNERS
  		PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH UNION TERR194101
IN 		2023-01-01 1,079 YOUNTAN YARGYAS MESHNET EDUCATION: UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CYNTHIA HUNT, THE PROJECT WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE KARGIL (LADAKH) AUTONOMOUS HILL DEVELOPMENT COUNCILLORS, RZAMBA (A REGISTERED SOCIETY SERVING COMMUNITY EDUCATION NEEDS IN KARGIL, LADAKH) AND THREE GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS IN KARGIL DISTRICT, LADAKH TO TRAIN A YOUNG LADAKHI MESHNET OPERATOR AND INTRODUCE COMMUNITY RADIO FUNCTIONS IN THREE GOVERNMENT MIDDLE, HIGH AND HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KARGIL DISTRICT SERVING OVER 200 STUDENTS AND 320 HOUSEHOLDS IN THEIR VILLAGES. INSTALLING AND OPERATING HEALTH INC OFFLINE LEARNING SYSTEMS IN REMOTE AREAS HELP ALL STUDENTS' ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION MATERIALS AND ALLOW TEACHERS TO UPLOAD LESSON PLANS FOR BOTH CURRICULAR AND REAL-LIFE LEARNING, BRINGING PARITY TO REMOTE VILLAGE LEARNERS. FRAMEWORKS ON USING THE COMMUNITY RADIO APP WERE SHARED WITH INDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN 3 ADDITIONAL STATES.          
HEALTH INC AND ITS PARTNERS
  		PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH UNION TERR194101
IN 		2023-01-01 2,815 HIV, AIDS, HEP B AND MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH: UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL REPONSIBILITY OF HELP FUND SECRETARY CYNTHIA HUNT AND HEALTH INC SECRETARY STANZIN DOLMA, THE PROJECT PROVIDED ACCESS TO VIRAL LOAD TESTING AND SUBSIDISED MEDICINES AN ONGOING COUNSELLING FOR 52 WOMEN AND CHILDREN HIV AND HEP B POSITIVE IN LADAKH UNION TERRITORY; EXTENDED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO STREET YOUTH AND REMOTE VILLAGE YOUTH WITH SERIOUS CHRONIC MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES BASED OUT OF LEH, AND PROVIDED FREE ACCESS TO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICINES TO 21 YOUTH FROM 11 VILLAGES IN LADAKH. THE PROJECT STAFF COLLABORATED WITH WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP PROJECT, DEVELOPING HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR A YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND PEER-TO-PEER EDUCATION, WHILE CONTINUING ITS PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR HIV, HEP B AND AIDS CLIENTS. 2,815        
THE HELP FUND & HEALTH INC
  		1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		2023-01-01 6,857 FUTURE LEADERS IN LADAKH: UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CYNTHIA HUNT, THE PROJECT AIMED AT BUILDING SKILLS OF FIVE LADAKH-BASED YOUTH ASSOCIATIONS TO DEVELOP A UNIFIED YOUTH COLLABORATE IMPROVING ACCESS TO SPORTS, EDUCATION AND MENTAL WELLBEING INFORMATION IN THEIR REMOTE VILLAGES, SERVING OVER 6000 CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE GROUP HELD A SERIES OF TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND UNDERTOOK BASIC RESEARCH ON MENTAL WELLNESS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES (ESPECIALLY DURING THEIR WINTER CAMPS AND STUDENT'S WINTER HOLIDAYS), BUILT SKILLS IN USING IT TO DELIVER MENTAL WELLBEING INFORMATION AND DEVELOPED AN ADVOCATING PLAN FOR PARITY IN REMOTE AREAS. LEADERS PRACTICED THEIR SKILLS IN OFFERING STUDENT AND YOUTH PRACTICE CAMPS IN THREE REMOTE VILLAGES IN KARGIL DISTRICT FOR 200 STUDENTS OVER THE WINTER.          
THE HELP FUND & HEALTH INC
  		1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		2023-02-15 13,035 UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CYNTHIA HUNT, THE PROJECT AIMED AT BUILDING SKILLS OF 4 YOUNG LADAKHI WOMEN AND 3 YOUNG LADAKHI MEN BY PROVIDING SEVEN FELLOWSHIPS WITH INDIAN AND USA-BASED NGOS DEVELOPING THEIR RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS SKILLS, CODING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY NUTURING CAPCITY NEEDED TO SUPPORT BROADER ACCESS TO WOMEN'S HEALTH AND RIGHTS INFORMATION AND MENTAL WELLBEING EDUCATION FOR YOUTH IN LADAKH UNION TERRITORY. THREE YOUTH WERE INTERNED AT DIGITAL GREEN (BANGALORE) FOR AN ADDITIONAL 4-6 WEEKS, BUILDING OFFLINE IT PLATFORMS. FOUR YOUTH WORKED FOR 12 WEEKS WITH AMAZE.ORG (WASHINGTON, D.C) CREATING ATTRACTIVE SHORT VIDEOS ON ISSUES OF LOCAL CONCERN. THE ENTIRE TEAM PRODUCED 18 LOCAL LANGUAGE VIDEOS, CREATED A LOCAL PRODUCTION GROUP AND SECURED A GOVERNMENT GRANT TO DEVELOP A HERDER'S APP FOR YAK HERDERS IN EASTERN LADAKH.          
HEALTH INC AND ITS PARTNERS
  		PO BOX 33
LEH,LADAKH UNION TERR194101
IN 		2023-04-01 3,304 YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS IKH APPRENTICESHIP: WORKING WITH 2 GRADUATES FROM THE 2021 YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (YCC-NYOMA) AND UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS, AND CYNTHIA HUNT, SECRETARY, HELP FUND, THE PROJECT PROVIDED A TWO-MONTH APPRENTICESHIP FOR TWO DROP-OUT, NOMADIC COMMUNITY GIRLS TO LEARN COMPUTER-DESIGN WEAVING, MARKETING AND BUSINESS START-UP SKILLS. THIS YEAR'S APPRENTICES WERE TRAINED BY TWO GRADUATES OF THE 2022 APPRENTICESHIP. THE FOUR YOUNG WOMEN ALSO WORKED WITH A CALIFORNIA-BASED MARKETING EXPERT AND A LOCAL GOVERNMENT START-UP PROGRAMME TO GAIN BUSINESS SKILLS OVER A SIX-MONTH MENTORSHIP IN ORDER TO FORM A SUSTAINABLE COOPERATIVE IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY OF 102 HOUSEHOLDS AND 800 NOMADIC RESIDENTS.          
THE HELP FUND & HEALTH INC
  		1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		2023-04-15 7,611 GCI INDIA: UNDER THE MANAGEMENT AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CYNTHIA HUNT, THE PROJECT FACILITATED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FOUR NORTH AMERICAN HEALTH EDUCATION GROUPS AND AN INDIAN MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN ORDER TO DEVELOP POST-COVID EDUCATION MATERIALS AND SHARING PLATFORMS FOR STUDENTS AND YOUTH IN INDIA, SOUTH ASIA AND NORTH AMERICA. THE PROJECT TARGETED UNDERSTANDING ISSUES OF YOUTH WHO HAD TO LEAVE SCHOOL DURING COVID-19 CLOSURES, FELL BEHIND IN LEARNING, WERE LEFT UNEMPLOYED, OR STRUGGLING TO RECREATE A HOPEFUL FUTURE FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS IN THEIR SCHOOLING COMMUNITY AND THEN CREATING TRAINING FOR LOCAL MENTORS, PLATFORMS ALLOWING YOUTH TO SHARE EXPERIENCES AND PROVIDED VIRTUAL VISITS FOR 3 GROUPS OF LEARNERS IN INDIA AND NORTH AMERICA. THE PROJECT ALSO WORKED WITH LOCAL YOUTH ASSOCIATION LEADERS ON HOW TO USE IT TO ESTABLISH EXCHANGES BETWEEN STUDENTS AND YOUTH WITH SIMILAR COVID EXPERIENCES AND INTERNET SAFETY.          
THE HELP FUND
  		1317 DEVILS GULCH ROAD
ESTES PARK,CO80517 		2023-05-01 17,860 GLOBAL CLASSROOM INITITIVE-CANADA: TO SUPPORT HEALTH INC'S DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL WELLBEING PROJECTS BY SENDING A TEAM OF THREE LEADERS FROM INDIA TO CANADA ON A FELLOWSHIP-NONPROFIT BUSINESS EXCHANGE, WORKING WITH TWO CANADIAN PARTNERS WHO ARE LEADERS IN THESE AREAS FOR SIX WEEKS, SPENDING TIME IN CLASSROOMS AND IN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMES, AND DESIGNING EDUCATION MATERIALS TO TAKE BACK TO THE HIMALAYAS AND USE IN LEADERSHIP CAMPS THERE. ADDITIONALLY, IT INTENDS TO BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS TO ENCOURAGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES THAT CONTINUE TO BUILD LEADERSHIP AND WELLBEING PROJECTS IN BOTH CANADA AND INDIA, HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO REENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY AND UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THEIR HOME VILLAGES, WHETHER IN SOUTH ASIA OR NORTH AMERICA.          
OMPRAKASH
  		7511 GREENWOOD AVE NORTH 4161
SEATTLE,WA98103 		2023-11-01 12,000 TO SUPPORT HEALTH INC AND OTHER OMPRAKASH PARTNERS IN SOUTH ASIA AND AROUND THE WORLD TO GAIN ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE, ESPECIALLY IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIC PLANS, DOCUMENTATION, EVALUATION AND REPORTING, AND TO SUPPORT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS WITHIN THE OMPRAKASH NETWORK TO DISCOVER NEW STRATEGIES FOR HELPING BENEFICIARIES CREATE HEALTHIER FUTURES THROUGH BOTH WORKSHOPS AND FELLOWSHIPS. ADDITIONALLY, THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT SELECTED PARTICIPANTS TO OPERATE LEADERSHIP CAMPS THAT HELP THEM DISSEMINATE IDEAS FURTHER WITHIN THEIR LOCAL NETWORKS OF YOUTH AFTER THEIR OMPRAKASH GCI TRAINING.          

TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE HELP INC FUND
EIN:
45-2987624
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADMIN MANAGEMENT 493 0   0
BANK FEES 396 0   0
PROJECT RELATED EQUIPMENT 624 0   0


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE HELP INC FUND
EIN:
45-2987624
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTING MGMT 155 155   0


TY 2023 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
THE HELP INC FUND
EIN:
45-2987624
Name Address
EVEREST '96 MEMORIAL FUND COMMUNITY 1123 SPRUCE STREET
BOULDER,CO80302
MICHAEL LOUIE 948 ARUBA LANE
FOSTER CITY,CA94404