2011 Annual Report
“The Gift Of Giving… The Generosity of Giving.”
Over 50,000 Individuals and families supported by The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust since 2002.
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust video can also be viewed online on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCqRsiG-nGI.
History
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust was founded on January 10, 2002. The organization was formed
to serve the needy, child abuse, underprivileged, domestic violence victims, veterans, underserved, child abuse,
economically disadvantaged, racism and poverty-stricken families and individuals residing in distressed
communities in southeastern Michigan.
Purpose
The purpose of The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust is to serve the underprivileged, domestic violence
victims, veterans, underserved, child abuse, economically disadvantaged, poverty-stricken and low-income
families and individuals in metropolitan Detroit, Michigan and other Wayne counties with support, assistance
and resources in which our programs, services and activities offers on a day to day basis.
Mission statement
Our mission is to assist in lifting our voices against illiteracy, providing foster care for seniors, and putting an
end to poverty, domestic violence, hunger, racism, child abuse, and homelessness in southeastern Michigan
and other Wayne counties, Northern Toledo, OH, Lucas counties and America.
Accomplishments for 2011

The 2011 Gift Of Giving Food Drive distributed food bags to over 5000 families and individuals in 2011.
The organization received an in-kind donations and monetary donations of $38,371.38 in food from
Entenmann's Bakery Inc., Mazen Foods, Sav-A-Lot, Panera Bread and other national and local businesses,
which help made our 2011 Gift Of Giving Food Drive a huge success.

The 2011 Gift Of Giving Toy Drive distributed new toys to over 7500 needy children in metropolitan
Detroit, Michigan, including Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, Oakland, and other Michigan
counties during the holiday’s season, and throughout the year. The organization received tremendous
support and received $55,435.66 in in-kind donations of toys to help support the 2011 Gift Of Giving Toy
Drive.

The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust Building Fund will provide housing for homeless single
mothers with children and homeless single mothers with children leaving out of domestic violence
situation. The program will provide transitional housing and boarding facilities for local underprivileged
Veteran Women and Men. For the 2012 operational year the organization will secure funding to help with
the completion of The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust building maintenance. The organization
will secure additional funds in 2012 through 2014 to help with the completion of the transitional housing,
boarding rooms and emergency shelter that will help housed domestic violence victims, underprivileged
Veterans and homeless youths and families. The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust Building Fund
expenses was $2,269.90

The 2011 Gift Of Giving New Clothes & New Shoes Drive had collected new clothes, shoes and received
grant to help provide new clothing & new shoes for over 1000 needy children. The 2011 Gift Of Giving
New Clothes & New Shoes Drive collected $2,712.98 in in-kind donations and distributed new clothes and
new shoes to over 1000 underprivileged youths. The program serves the 38% of households in
metropolitan Detroit, Michigan that lives at or below the poverty rate.

The Gift Of Giving Children Literacy Program host three book distribution three time per academic year
and distributes one free book per at risk child to increase the awareness of reading and improve a child’s
self-esteem. The program provides free books to over 1500 at risk children residing in distressed
communities in metropolitan Detroit, Michigan and other Wayne counties.

The Gift Of Giving Diaper Drive distributes diaper to low-income mothers, expecting mothers and mothers
who are breast feeding. The program collected $9985.00 in diapers in 2011 and served 100’s of lowincome pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to age 5 who are at
nutrition risk.
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust is proud to announce its partnership with other worthy cause
nonprofit organization, since 2002. Our organization is looking forward to the continued success of serving the
needy peoples in our communities for years to come.
PARTNERS
Cristina Foundation – Provides computer technology and solutions to give peoples with disabilities, students
at risk and economically disadvantage person the opportunity through training to lend more independent and
productive lives.
HAND – Continuum of Care for the cities of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park Michigan. Ending
homelessness one step at a time.
United Way Community of Southeastern Michigan – United Way provides options that give second chances
to individuals, families and neighborhoods by supporting and developing innovation programs focused on
strengthening families, nurturing children and youth, promoting health, and wellness, and empowering
neighborhoods and communities.
Recycle.org – Bridging the digital divided since 1995 through education and through providing used computer
equipment to individuals and organizations in need.
Acorn - ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, is the nation’s largest
community organization of low and moderate-income families, with over 150,000 member families organized
into 700 neighborhood chapters in 51 cities across the country. Since 1970 ACORN has taken action and won
victories on issues of concern to our members. Our priorities include better housing for first time homebuyers
and tenants, living wages for low-wage workers, more investment in our communi8ties from banks and
governments, and better public schools. We achieve these goals by building community organizations that have
the power to win changes through direct action, negotiation, legislation, and voter participation.
Shurgard Storage - Storing for Hope provides free storage for six months to eligible nonprofit organizations in
all markets served by Shurgard. The goal of Storing for Hope are to enable nonprofit organizations to allocate
more or other resources directly to their mission and programs and provide vehicle for Shurgard to contribute in
local communities in ways beyond its normal business operations.
BoardnetUSA – Is a unique website dedicated to the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards and new
leaders.
Revitalife Project – In 2001, the Governor’s office asked the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA) to lead effort to dispose of state-owned, tax-reverted properties. MSHDA turned to Juergensen &
Associates to assist them with this new initiative, known as Revitalife. During the three (3) year project, J & A
will assist with the disposition of several thousand properties in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park. As
manager of the project J & A survey available properties, reach out to stakeholders, established mechanisms for
review of applicants, and is involved in formulation of public policy for this unprecedented initiative. The
project includes working with community-based organizations, potential side lot purchasers, small and largescale developers, and city and state agencies.
Chase & Brooke’s Associates - With over 20 years of experience, CBA has helped a few thousands nonprofit
organizations raise millions of dollars for programs, buildings and endowment.
Samaritan Technologies – Specializes in highly customizable web-based and PC-based volunteer
management, tracking, and recruiting software for large multi-site organizations such as corporations, large
nonprofits, municipalities, and school districts. We realize that small organizations also need powerful
volunteer management tools, but have extremely limited budget. Consequently, we offer our software for free
to qualifying organizations for managing 100 or fewer volunteers. We also offer free limited-time 100
volunteer evaluation accounts for larger organizations.
City Connect Detroit – Nonprofit organizations, city department, community leaders and other identify and
secure federal and national funding opportunities.
Servenet – Servenet.org is the premier website on service and volunteering. Servenet has over 6,000 registered
nonprofit organizations, 35,000+ service projects and over 52,000,000 volunteer opportunities available. We
provide the largest database volunteer opportunities in America.
Senior Corps - Senior Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older
citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program).
Volunteermatch - Volunteermatch is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help everyone find a great
place to volunteer, and offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and
business leaders committed to civic engagement. Interested volunteers can enter their zip code on the
Volunteermatch home page to quickly find local volunteer opportunities posted by nonprofit organizations
throughout the United States.
Network For Good - Network For Good is the internet’s leading charitable resource an e-philanthropy site
where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about. The organization’s
goal is to connect people to charities via the internet - suing the virtual world to deliver real resources to
nonprofits and communities.
Community Tutors Detroit - Community Tutors Detroit is an organization designed to recruit and train tutors
for assignment. The organization also offers pro bono services for low income families and individuals.
Energy Star - Energy Star is a government - backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the
environment through superior energy efficiency.
Charity America - CharityAmerica.com is an online “village” that unites donors, volunteers, businesses and
qualified charities from across the nation. By combining the global reach of the internet with standards from
membership CharityAmerica.com is quickly becoming the best catalyst for explosive web-driven growth in
charitable giving and volunteerism.
Idealist - Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all
peoples can live free and dignified lives.
Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. Our work is
guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and
environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect.
NAEIR - NAIER is a nonprofit organization that distributed merchandise to charitable organization and used
the merchandise to serve and care of the ill, needy or infants (minors), and will not be bartered, traded or sold,
in accordance with the requirements if IRC Section 170 (e) (3).
Feed The Children - Feed The Children is a national organization that distributes food to needy children all
over the world.
Eminent Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation is committed to providing a vehicle whereby charitable
messages would be communicated to the neediness in one hand and also to eradicate poverty and diseases in the
other hand. To promote a secure life hood economically, socially and educationally. To serve as a tangible
mean to aid the neediness.
Sullivan’s Childcare And Outreach Ministry - Provides daycare services for low-income mothers in
metropolitan Detroit, Michigan and other Wayne counties.
 K.I.D.S –Kids in Distressed Situations – K.I.D.S. will initiate and facilitate donations of new product that
will benefit children who are ill, living in poverty, or are victims of natural disasters. We will contact
Partner Agency when a donation becomes available and will also simultaneously coordinate the delivery
time and date.
The Detroit Area Diaper Bank Inc. – The Detroit Area Diaper Bank, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable
organizations that exists to help partner agencies working with families in crisis meet their need for diapers.
Diapers are provided at no charge to approved partner agencies. The quantity of diapers available for
distribution is dependent upon donations to the Detroit Area Diaper Bank.
Souls 4 Shoes – S4S has offered to provide, and Donee has agreed to accept, new and gently
Used donated products (the “Donated Products”), as available, to Donee in S4S’s sole discretion. In exchange
for the Donated Products from S4S, Donee hereby understands, warrants, represents, guarantees and covenants
to abide by the following terms and conditions.
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan- Lutheran Social Services of Michigan creates communities of service
that meet the needs of people, upholding human dignity, advocating equality and justice. Established in 1934
and affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Lutheran Social Services of Michigan spans
the Lower Peninsula with more than 70 programs in 39 cities. Lutheran Social Services provides a wide variety
of services for children and families, senior’s adults, refugees, and persons with disabilities. Lutheran Social
Services of Michigan serves all persons, regardless of race, religion or national origin, as an expression of the
love of Christ.
God’s Pantry Storehouse - God’s Pantry Storehouse is an organization designed to supply local food banks,
churches and community organization with food supplies to distributed to economically disadvantaged families
and individuals residing in distressed communities.
UNITY – Uniting Neighborhoods and Inspiring Today’s Youth is an organization designed to develop
neighborhoods, with the goal of bringing cohesion and comradery back to the community, U.N.I.T.Y will play
an instrumental part in assisting today’s youth in fulfilling their dreams with recognizing their talents and
ambitions.
U.N.I.T.Y will take on the initiative in keeping today’s youth on the right track in life. We will inspire today’s
youth with specialized programs and community service in their neighborhood. U.N.I.T.Y will transform parks
and use community service projects to generate the unity neighborhoods need or desire. Your support is always
needed. It will take us all to make
Detroit a better place to live in and our youth better people to live with.
Henry Ford School Based and Community Health Program – Henry Ford School Based and Community
Health Program provides health care assistance for low-income families.
My Stuff Bag Foundation – My Stuff Bags was launched in 1998 to address some of the immediate physical
and emotional needs of children who must be rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Traumatized by
the events leading to their rescue, these children often enter shelters and foster care with no belongings. Each
individual My Stuff duffel bag is filled by volunteers with new donated items, giving children comfort and hope
and letting them know that lots of people care about them.
Toy Industry Foundation - The Toy Industry Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring
joy, comfort, and learning to children in need through toys and play. While other organizations provide food,
shelter and support services to children and their families, TIF sees to it that these children have toys and
opportunities to play in an attempt to restore both fun and a sense of normalcy to their lives. The Foundation
currently fulfills its mission through core programs including The Toy Bank™, public education initiatives, and
grants to organizations whose missions are in line with that of the Toy Industry Foundation.
Miracles for Moms & Babes- Maternal/Infant Health Program – Miracles for Moms & Babes provides
childbirth education, parenting classes, housing assistance referrals, transportation referrals, nutritional
education/nursing support, referrals for Prenatal Care, Nursing Services, free baby items/gift cards/baby
showers, WIC referrals, Insurance Assistance and Certified through the State of Michigan.
Corrigan Neighborhood Association – Corrigan Neighborhood Association was organized August 07, 2010.
Our boundaries are East Warren to Chandler Park Drive and Alter Road to Chalmers.
We are looking to
expand boundaries for other interested residents as well as establishing a Business District. In the past year we
have continued to strengthen our organization. We have cleaned vacant lots, around vacant properties and
Corrigan Playfield. Our passion is to work with, organize and equip our children and youth in realizing the
value of life while allowing them to create their own ideas into meaningful projects that will aide in building
character and pride while making our neighborhood safe, beautiful and proud to live.
Emergency Food And Shelter Program - The purpose of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) is
to supplement and expand current available resources and not to subsititue or reimburse ongoing programs and
services or to start new programs.
Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation Inc.- Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc. mobilizes the
fashion community to reach out and affect the world through their donations. Our donations provide relief and
dignity to women, men, families and survivors of natural disasters.
His Food Ministry - HIS food ministry is an evangelistic outreach designed to help the local churches and
other organizations minister to their communities through meal plans.
2011 Contributors & Donors
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust likes to give a special thanks to all the contributors and Donors
since 2002. Special thanks go to:
Wal-Mart Foundation
Home Depot
Target
Lowe’s
Dreyer’s Foundation
Ashcroft Library
Crystal Productions
Lord & Taylor
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Hollywood Video
Redford Union Day Treatment
Amy Morgan
Beth Savage
Leonard Elementary School
Richard Kellems
Chris Souris- Kosla
Mark Brady
Wellspent.org
Timberland
Scholastic Book
Thompson Elementary School
Dr. Henley
Homespun
Patricia Trillich
House of Blinds
Marshall’s
Mcilhenny Company
Annie’s Homegrown
Chelsea Milling Company
Out of The Box Wheedle
Marie Callender’s
IHOP
Outback Steakhouse
American Plastic Toys
Forman Mills Inc.
Better Made
Lord & Taylor
Gund
Tonner Doll Company Inc.
Steve & Barry’s
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky
Nikko America Inc.
Oshkosh B’Gosh
Electronic Arts
Michigan Humanities Council
Kroger Foundation
Chelsea Milling Company
Reading Is Fundamental
Meijers
Newman’s Own Inc.
Playmobil
Fundraising (Borders)
Sam’s Club Foundation
HomeGoods
Southeastern Michigan Area
Combined Federal Campaign
Whole Foods Market, Troy
Rivana Foods
Just Give
Glory Foods
Women World Magazine
Little Caesar’s
T.J. Maxx
Ben & Jerry’s
Nestle Waters North America
Edy’s
Ty
Big Idea
Out Of The Box Publishing
Sababa Toys
GuideCraft
Topics Entertainment
Emergency Food and Shelter Program
Costco Wholesale
Southeastern Michigan Area Combined Federal Campaign
Warren Woods Veterinary Hospital, P.C.
2011 Gift of Giving New Clothes & New Shoes Drive
Stuff Bags Foundation
Flattenme
God’s Pantry Storehouse
Detroit Sausage Company
Manhattan Toy
Lord & Taylor
Johnny B’s Cookies
WWE
Abuelo's
Target Corporation
Rottermond
Nike Inc.
The TJX Companies Inc.
Vicky Wow
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Wolf Pack
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc.
Spaghetti Warehouse
Family Dollar
Jelly Belly Fairfield
Target-Midland Michigan
Blockbuster Inc.
Halo Innovations
Milton Bradley
Give With Liberty
Best Buy
Tim Horton Gift Basket
Bazzle Baby
Just Give.Org
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Hollywood Video
U-Haul
Detroit Shock
Detroit Lion Charities
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Tigers
Kid Craft
Endless Games
Class Media
Madame Alexander
Ronald McDonald Charities
The Feinstein Foundation
Payless Shoesource
Lifetime Fitness
Replogle Globes Inc.
Peppereli Braiding Company
Detroit Pistons Foundation
Panera Bread
Gifts In Kind International
American Plastic Toys
Entennmann’s Bakery Inc.
Sanrio
Charley's
Walt Disney World Company
Evangelic Homes of Michigan
Southwest Airlines Company
Home Depot
Memphis Entertainment Group
Toledo Zoo
Nailers
LoveToGive.Net
Dickinson Theatres
Rave Motion Pictures
Kerasotes Showplace Theatres
Target-Pleasant Michigan
Build A Bear
Leadership Toledo
Hasbro Inc.
BP Lubricants
Quality Dining Inc.
Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels
Kettle Foods Inc.
Twigs Kids
Cadbury
CVS Pharmacy
Miami Dolphins
Alliance Theatre
Bob Evans
Caribou Coffee Company Inc.
MaidenForm
Network For Good
Feinstein Family Fund
Ally Bank
TJX Foundation Inc.
Anne E. Missavage MD
Stride Rite Lexington
GuideCraft USA
Gift In Kind International
Sega of America Inc.
Educator’s Resource
Coinstar
Luck Hammett Games
Infantino
School Zone Publishing
Ganz
Alexander Doll Company
Endless Games
Creation by You
Gojo Industries Inc.
Logitech
Activision
Food Should Taste Good Inc.
Bean Brand Foods, Beanitos
Miracle Baseball
Chelsea Piers Passports
Rogers & Hollands Jewelers
The Bandai Foundation
Neiman Marcus
County of Wayne
Give With Liberty
Gap Foundation
Michigan Division
Oriental Trading
The Detroit Area Diaper Bank
My Stuff Bag Foundation
Ty
Frank Dickerson Warehousing
Marshmallow Fun Company
Classic Media
Atlantic Southeast Airline
Topics Entertainment
Alders Entertainment Group
Corrigan Neighborhood Association
KidKraft
Etch A Sketch
Otter Inc.
Electronic Arts
National Cristina Foundation
Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Inc.
Gilberts American Gourmet LLC
Promax Nutrition Corporation
Board Members
Dr. Ruby Gooley
2949 Algonquin
Detroit, MI 48215
Chief Financial Officer
President of Adventures Enrichment Inc.
Betty Sullivan
2958 Anderdon
Detroit, MI 48215
President of Sullivan Childcare Outreach Ministry, Board Member
Kelvin Russell
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust
12560 Camden
Detroit, MI 48213
Secretary, Board Member
Melody Sorrell, VP of Human Resources
Evangelical Homes of Michigan
18000 Coyle Avenue
Detroit, MI 48235
Board Member, Fundraiser Director
Tangyneica Daniels
9795 Phillips Street
Detroit, MI 48224
President for One Stop Capitol Shop, Board Member
Dellar Leflora
12566 Camden
Detroit, MI 48213
President of Eagle Eye Ministries, Board Member
Megan F. Berghorn
605 Woodglen Circle, Apartment 103
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Brand Management Coordinator for Palace Sports and Entertainment, Board Member
Carmen Phelps
Community Leader of Toledo, Ohio
1206 Hidden Ridge Road
Toledo, OH 43615
Board Member
Cerinia Winters
College Student
Toldeo, OH 43604
Social Worker, Board Member
Rebecca Berger, MOL
The Providence Center
1949 Broadway
Toledo, OH 43609
Education Director, Board Member
Anthony Lupo II
Woodward Hills Nursing Center
39312 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Licensed Practicaal Nurse, Board Member
Cathy P. Russell
6003 Woodhall
Detroit, MI 48224
Chairperson of the board of The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust, Executive Director
Balance Sheet
From 01/01/11 through 12/31/11
Revenue
Contributions, gifts, grants and similar amounts received
Direct support
Public support
Government contributions (grant)
Program service revenue including government fees and contract
Membership dues and assessments
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
Dividends and interest from securities
Gross rents
Less rental expenses
Net rental income or (loss)
Other investment income
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
Less cost or other basis and sales gain or loss
Net gain or loss
Special events and activities
Less direct expenses, other than fundraising expenses
Net income or loss from special events
Gross sales of inventory, loss returns and allowances
Other revenue
$120,315.39
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Revenue
$120,315.39
Expenses
Program services
Management and General
Fundraising
Payments to affiliates
$108,774.92
$4,938.74
$477.85
$0
Total Expenses
$114,191.51
Net Assets
Excess or (deficit) for the year
Net assets or fund balance at the beginning of year
Other changes in net asset or fund balance
$6,123.88
$1,505.36
$0
Net assets or fund balance at end of year
$7,629.24
Organizational Income and Expense Statement
From 01/01/11 through 12/31/11
Operating Income 01/01/11 through 12/31/11
Net asset or fund balance at beginning of year
Grants and other contributions
Government contributions (grant)
Matching grant
Special events and activities
Gross profit from sales of inventory
Membership dues and assessments
$1,505.36
$120,315.39
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Total Annual Operating Income
$121,820.75
Operating Expenses 01/01/11 through 12/31/11
Fundraising
Administrative/General Expenses
Program services
Payments to affiliates
$477.85
$4,938.74
$108,774.92
$0
Total Annual Operating Expenses
$114,191.51
Total Net Asset At End of Year 12/31/11
$7,629.24
From January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Revenue Per Audited Financial Statement With Revenue per Return
1. Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements
2. Amount included on line 1 but not Part1, line 12
3. Net unrealized gains on investments
4. Donated services and use of facilities
5. Recoveries of prior year grants
6. Other (specify)
7. Add lines 2 through 6
8. Subtract line 2 from line 1
9. Amount included on Part 1, line 12, but not line a
10. Investment expenses not included on Part 1, line 6b
11. Other (specify)
12. Add line 9 and 11
13. Total Revenue (Part 1, line 12). Add lines 9 and 11
$120,315.39
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$120,315.39
$120,315.39
$0
$0
$120,315.39
$120,315.39
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statement With Expenses per Return
1. Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements
2. Amount included on line a but not Part 1, line 17
3. Donated services and use of facilities
4. Prior year adjustments reported on Part 1, line 20
5. Losses reported Part 1, Line 20
6. Other (specify)
7. Add lines 7 from line 1
Subtract line 7 from line 1
9. Amount included on Part 1, line 17, but not on line a
10. Investment expenses not included on Part 1, line 6b
11. Other (specify)
12. Add lines 9 through 11
13. Total expenses (Part 1, line 17). Add lines 7 and 12
$114,191.51
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$114,191.51
$0
$114,191.51
$0
$0
$114,191.51
$114,191.51
2011 Annual Operational Budget
01/01/2011 through 12/31/2011
DONOR
GRANTS
IN-KIND
DONATIONS
TGOAHHCT INKIND DONATIONS
$2505.40
Clothes, books and
toys
The Salvation Army
MaidenForm
Neiman Marcus
Bandai Foundation
Network For Good
County of Wayne
Feinstein Family Fund
Give With Liberty
Trust
Ally Bank
Gap Foundation
The TJX Foundation Inc.
Michigan Division
Detroit Tigers Foundation
Little Caesars
Anne E. Missavage MD.
Oriental Trading
Walt Disney World
Company
Stride Rite Lexington
The Detroit Area Diaper
Bank
GuideCraft USA
My Stuff Bag Foundation
Gift In Kind International
Ty
Sega of America Inc.
Frank Dickerson
Warehousing
Educator’s Resource
Marshmallow Fun Company
Coinstar
Classic Media
Luck Hammett Games
TGOAHHCT
MONETARY
DONATIONS
$21,823.20
$400.00
$6000.00
$23.82
$6.59
$319.00
$115.38
$32.80
$5000.00
$500.00
$5000.00
$1.22
$750.00
$16.00
$77.28
$55.00
$544.00
$2520.00
$9985.50
$725.00
$12,500.00
$3836.16
$2084.88
$200.00
$1499.97
$1999.00
$59.98
$250.00
$300.00
$79.96
Atlantic Southeast Airline
Infantino
Topics Entertainment
School Zone Publishing
Alders Entertainment Group
Ganz
Corrigan Neighborhood
Association
Alexander Doll Company
KidKraft
Endless Games
Etch A Sketch
Creation by You
Otter Inc.
Gojo Industries Inc.
Electronic Arts
Logitech
National Cristina
Foundation
Activision
Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters Inc.
Food Should Taste Good
Inc.
Gilberts American Gourmet
LLC
Entenmann’s Bakery Outlet
Bean Brand Foods,
Beanitos
Promax Nutrition
Corporation
Whole Foods Market
Panera Bread
TOTAL
$125.00
$1599.16
$490.90
$300.00
$219.98
$300.00
$600.00
Toys and games
$160.00
$899.64
$299.94
$215.88
$149.98
$50.00
$500.00
$719.82
$499.75
$75.00
120.00
$485.46
$200.00
$150.00
$1597.00
$35.00
$152.91
$335.52
$30,824.71
$18,841.09
SUBTOTAL
GRAND TOTAL
$98,368.90
$3,105.40
$120,315.39
$120,315.39
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P.O. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
DATE: MARCH 16, 2007
Employer Identification Number:
38-3640111
DLN:
17053034708067
Contact Person:
SHAWNDEA KREBS
Contact Telephone Number:
(877) 829-5500
Public Charity Status:
170(b) (1) (A) (vi)
THE GIFT OF A HELPING HAND
CHARITABLE TRUST
PO BOX 13927
DETROIT, MI 48213-0927
ID# 31072
Dear Applicant:
Our letter date July 2002, stated you would be exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c )(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code, and you would be treated as a public charity, rather than as a private foundation, during
an advance ruling period.
Based on the information you submitted, you are classified as a public charity under the code section listed in
the heading of this letter. Since your exempt status was not under consideration, you continue to be classified as
an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501 (c )(3) of the Code.
Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, provides detailed information about your rights and
responsibilities as an exempt organization. You may request a copy by calling the toll-free number for forms,
(800) 829-3676. Information is also available on our Internet Web Site at www.irs.gov.
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Please keep this letter in your permanent records.
Sincerely yours,
Lois G. Lerner
Lois G. Lerner
Director, Exempt Organization
Rulings and Agreements
Letter 1050 (DO/CG)