Mission
SELF-HELP FOR THE ELDERLY STRIVES TO PROMOTE THE INDEPENDENCE, WELL-BEING, AND DIGNITY FOR OLDER ADULTS THROUGH CULTURALLY ALIGNED SERVICES AND PROGRAMS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.
Public Charity
SELF-HELP FOR THE ELDERLY
SELF-HELP FOR THE ELDERLY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $36.4M, expenses of $33.3M, total assets of $38.0M. Imperigo tracks 134 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $8.5M.
EIN: 941750717
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Senior Centers
NTEE: P81
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$36.4M
Total Expenses$33.3M
Total Assets$38.0M
Grant Records134
Funding Total$8.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Self-Help for the Elderly
How Self-Help for the Elderly divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$90
Programs
the work itself
$9
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $90 for programs
$30
Meals and activities
$21
Housing
$20
Social services/team/changes
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
CHINESE WOMEN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
$12,553
GENERAL SUPPORT
$6,917
COMMUNITY HEALTH
$100,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$91,593
GENERAL SUPPORT
$85,000
Showing up to 5 of 134 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR (EFF 7/25)
Amy Fong
VICE-CHAIR
Anne Hinton
PRESIDENT & CEO
Anni Chung
DIRECTOR
Deborah M Soon
DIRECTOR (EFF 7/25)
Dennis Chew
VICE-CHAIR OF REAL ESTATE
Dickson Sum
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36.4M | $33.3M | $38.0M |
| 2024 | $40.5M | $33.2M | $35.0M |
| 2023 | $32.9M | $30.7M | $26.7M |
| 2022 | $31.0M | $28.2M | $21.3M |
| 2021 | $30.6M | $24.4M | $19.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $30.6M to $36.4M (+19%), with total assets most recently reported at $38.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.