Here to Help Foundation
Historical FunderRoyal Oak, Michigan · EIN 20-8057969 · Private foundation · Website
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT SCHWARTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 25866 SALEM ROAD, HUNTINGTON WOODS MI 48070 |
| Phone | 2483300723 |
| Form and materials | HOW DO I REQUEST HELP? OUR RETURNING HOPE TO RETURNING CITIZENS PROGRAM IS A VERY PERSONALIZED AND ONGOING FORM OF TOTAL ASSISTANCE, FROM THE TIME AN INDIVIDUAL WALKS OUT OF PRISON. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL AS WE HAVE ASSISTED RETURNING CITIZENS ON OVER 7000 OCCASIONS ON THEIR PATH OF SUCCESS. TO APPLY YOU MUST BE COMING BACK FROM PRISON (STATE OR FEDERAL) IN MICHIGAN AND HAVE BEEN OUT OF PRISON (NOT JAIL) FOR 12 MONTHS OR LESS AT THE TIME YOU APPLY. YOU MUST BE LIVING IN WAYNE OR OAKLAND OR MACOMB COUNTY. ONCE WE BEGIN HELPING YOU THERE IS NO END POINT WHEN WE CAN NO LONGER ASSIST. WE ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND PROVIDE CONTINUED HELP EVEN WHEN YOU ARE OFF PAROLE. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AS FOLLOWS: STEP LADDER PROGRAM OF WAYS WE CAN HELP 1.ONCE AN APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED TO US, WE MEET YOU IN PERSON ASAP AND PROVIDE WALMART GIFT CARDS TO ASSIST YOU IN OBTAINING NEW CLOTHING, TOILETRIES, FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES THAT YOU NEED UPON RELEASE FROM PRISON. 2.WE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO APPLY YOU MUST BE COMING BACK FROM PRISON (STATE OR FEDERAL) IN MICHIGAN AND HAVE BEEN OUT OF PRISON (NOT JAIL) FOR 12 MONTHS OR LESS AT THE TIME YOU APPLY. YOU MUST BE LIVING IN WAYNE OR OAKLAND OR MACOMB COUNTY. ONCE WE BEGIN HELPING YOU THERE IS NO END POINT WHEN WE CAN NO LONGER ASSIST. WE ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO YOU AND PROVIDE CONTINUED HELP EVEN WHEN YOU ARE OFF PAROLE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 3428 grants to individuals ($1,038,961). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,038,961 | 3,428 |
| 2024 | $992,886 | 3,200 |
| 2023 | $809,977 | 2,773 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349105114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8057969
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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