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Give an Hour

Giving help and hope

three stars

89.32

P.O. Box 5918 Bethesda, MD 20824
tel: (240) 668-4365   Web Site
EIN: 61-1493378

Board Leadership
Fred Knowles
Chairman

CEO
Randy Phelps
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.32 three stars
  Financial 87.19 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 92.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Give an Hour's mission is to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. By harnessing the skill and expertise of volunteer professionals, we are able to increase the likelihood that those in need receive the support and care they deserve. Since 2005 we have focused on providing free mental health care to active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, veterans, and their families. In 2016, we began expanding our efforts to address the mental health needs of other populations.

Give an Hour's mission is to develop national networks of volunteers capable of responding to both acute and chronic conditions that arise within our society. By harnessing the skill and expertise of volunteer professionals, we are able to increase the likelihood that those in need receive the support and care they deserve. Since 2005 we have focused on providing free mental health care to active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, veterans, and their families. In 2016, we began expanding our efforts to address the mental health needs of other populations.

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Financial

three stars

87.19

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

92.00

This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.7%
  Administrative Expenses 6.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.49
  Program Expenses Growth 4.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 14.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Give an Hour on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Give an Hour on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Give an Hour (MD) 89.32 three stars
USA Cares (KY) 88.98 three stars
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (VA) 94.63 four stars
Lone Survivor Foundation (TX) 90.87 four stars
Blue Star Families (CA) 95.13 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,355,297
   Federated Campaigns $20,422
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $100,000
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $52,403
Total Contributions $2,528,122
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,528,122
   Other Revenue $25,097
TOTAL REVENUE $2,553,219
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,989,522
   Administrative Expenses $171,184
   Fundraising Expenses $88,751
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,249,457
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $303,762
   
Net Assets $1,121,138

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Mental Health Services $1,288,402 64.8%
Campaign to Change Direction $409,509 20.6%
Mental Health Services for U.S. National Guard $291,611 14.6%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 09/03/2019 89.32 three stars
2017-06 07/01/2018 92.24 four stars
2016-06 11/01/2017 92.24 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 61-1493378
Name in IRS Master File GIVE AN HOUR NONPROFIT CORPORATION
NTEE Code E60
NTEE Classification Health Support Services
NTEE Type Health - General and Rehabilitative
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 2006
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$215,800 9.59% Barbara Van Dahlen President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Give an Hour (MD) 89.32 three stars
Operation Support Our Troops - America (IL) 94.47 four stars
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust (KY) 92.01 four stars
USO of Missouri (MO) 95.58 four stars
Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (IL) 86.11 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Give an Hour
P.O. Box 5918
Bethesda, MD 20824
tel: (240) 668-4365
EIN: 61-1493378

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Board Leadership

Fred Knowles
Chairman

CEO

Randy Phelps
Chief Executive Officer

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