HELP OF FORT MEADE INC
FORT MEADE, FL | Polk County
Community Services
Overview
HELP OF FORT MEADE INC
59-2993886
202 W BROADWAY ST
FORT MEADE, FL 33841
Polk County
FORT MEADE, FL 33841
Polk County
(863) 285-6600
helpcares@embarqmail.com
Mission Statement
HELP SIMPLY SAYS WE ARE HELPING TO EMPOWER LOCAL PEOPLE BY COMBATING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, JOBLESSNESS, AND ILLITERACY IN THE FORT MEADE AREA
CRA Category
- Community Services
Nonprofit location
- This nonprofit is not located in any CRA geographies.
Awards & Certifications
- This nonprofit has not received any CRA awards or certifications.
Founded
1985
Total Employees
5
Total Volunteers
12
Nonprofit Classification (NTEE Code)
P60
P - Human Services
Emergency Assistance
Organizations that provide food, clothing, household goods, cash and other forms of short-term emergency assistance for indigent individuals and families who have insufficient resources to meet their basic needs.
IRS Activity Codes
560
Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
902
Emergency or disaster aid fund
-
Not reported
Standard Business Classification (NAICS Code)
624230
Emergency and Other Relief Services
Targeted Clients
- Disabled
- Domestic Violence Victims
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- General Public
- Homeless
- Men
- Senior Citizens
- Veterans
- Unemployed
- Women
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Medicaid Recipients
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
- SNAP Recipients
- SSI Recipients
- USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
- Welfare Recipients
CRA Alignment
CRA Category
Community Services
Social services and other support for low- and moderate-income, homeless or at-risk individuals. 35%
Percent LMI Served
as reported by the nonprofit
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LOWHIGH
LOWHIGH
LOWHIGH
Programs & Services
First Steps to Financial Stability
Rent/Mortgage, Utility, and Food Assistance during a short term crisis
Targeted Clients
- Disabled
- Domestic Violence Victims
- Economically Disadvantaged
- Families
- Homeless
- Men
- Senior Citizens
- Veterans
- Unemployed
- Women
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
- Medicaid Recipients
- SSI Recipients
- USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
- Welfare Recipients
Food Distribution
Targeted Clients
- Families
CRA Income Characteristics
- Low-Income
- Moderate-Income
- People Living Below Poverty Level
- Medicaid Recipients
- SNAP Recipients
- SSI Recipients
- USDA Free or Reduced Lunch Students
- Welfare Recipients
Awards & Certifications
Community Development Financial Institution
Community Development Financial Institution Award Recipient
New Market Tax Credit Recipient
HUD Counseling Agency
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Recipient
IRS Summary
Income
$516.2K
Revenue
$450.6K
Assets
$425.8K
IRS Business Master File Details
As of March 2026
Exempt Ruling Date
1991-06
Deductibility Status
Deductible
Last Tax Filing
2025
Organization Type
Corporation
Organization Tax Filing Status
990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Foundation Tax Filing Status
990-PF not required by IRS
Affiliation Classification
Independent Organization
Basis for Foundation/Public Charity Status
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
IRS Publication 78 Details
As of March 2026
Verified in Publication 78
Yes
Deductibility Limitation
50% (60% for cash contributions)
Organization Description
A public charity
IRS Form 990 Returns
Through June 2025
Tax period ending in
2023-06
Tax period ending in
2020-06
Tax period ending in
2018-06
Tax period ending in
2017-06
Tax period ending in
2016-06
Nonprofit Location
Main Address
202 W BROADWAY ST
FORT MEADE, FL 33841
Polk County
FORT MEADE, FL 33841
Polk County
Area Type
Metropolitan Statistical Area
FIPS Geocoded Address
29460
MSA/MD
12
State
105
County
0160.01
Tract
Middle
Income Level
Core-Based Statistical Area
29460 - Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
Combined Statistical Area
422 - Orlando-Lakeland-Deltona, FL
Metropolitan Division
Not located in an MD.
Main Address Located In
Low- or Moderate-Income Census Tract
Opportunity Zone
Majority Minority Census Tract 37.12%
FFIEC Distressed Census Tract
FFIEC Underserved Census Tract
Geographies Served
- FL - Polk County
Market Data
| Main Address | Census Tract | County |
|---|---|---|
| 202 W BROADWAY ST FORT MEADE, FL 33841 | 0160.01 | Polk County |
| Population | ||
| Total Population | 2,182 | 790,694 |
| Total Households | 958 | 289,425 |
| Income | ||
| Median Income* | $69,107 | $65,978 |
| Median Family Income (2024 FFIEC est.) | $76,400 | $83,300 |
| Tract Income Percentage | 115.9% | N/A |
| Below Poverty Level | 21.2% | 14.5% |
| Unemployment Level | 13.6% | 4.8% |
| Housing | ||
| Total Housing Units | 1,129 | 340,748 |
| Total Owner-Occupied Units | 61.8% | 70.5% |
| Total Renter-Occupied Units | 23.0% | 29.5% |
| Total Vacant Units | 15.1% | 6.6% |
* Census Tract Median Income based on 2020 Tract Median Family Income as reported in the 2024 FFIEC Census Flat File. County Income based on Median Household Income as reported in the 2024 American Community Survey.
Management
9
Total Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
0
Independent Voting Members
in Governing Body
in Governing Body
Tax Filing Signatory
Aisha Wright
Executive Director
(863) 934-8499
Executive Director
(863) 934-8499
Principal Officer
Aisha Wright
findCRA Profile Owner
Aisha Wright
Executive Director
helpcares@embarqmail.com
Executive Director
helpcares@embarqmail.com
Key Policies & Documents
Written Conflict of Interest Policy
Written Document Retention & Destruction Policy
Written Whistleblower Policy
CEO Compensation Review Process
Written Minutes of Board Meetings
Financial Statements & Reporting
Compiled or Reviewed by an Independent Accountant
Audited by an Independent Accountant
Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Internal Audit Committee Review
Federal Grant Audit Required
Federal Grant Audit Performed
Organization Activities
Provides Credit Counseling
Conducts Gaming Activities
Engages in Lobbying Activities
Engages in Political Activities
Makes Grants to Individuals
Makes Grants to Organizations
Information in this section is extracted from the nonprofit's e-filed tax return and based on answers provided by the nonprofit in their 990 e-filed for the tax period ending on 2024-06.
A hyphen (“-“) in this section indicates that the information was not required by the IRS or not reported by the nonprofit in its tax return e-filing.
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