Our Company
Privately Held. Employee Owned. Mission Driven.
Our Mission
At the heart of everything we do is our guiding mission: “We help those, who help those in need.”
As part of the HSH family, Humanitarian Software LLC continues to innovate, delivering solutions that maximize the impact of NGOs, disaster relief agencies, aid organizations, and nonprofits. We remain dedicated to supporting those who dedicate their lives to helping others — not just as a software provider, but as a long-term partner in humanitarian success.
Our Company – Humanitarian Software LLC
Humanitarian Software LLC (HSLLC) is the core software innovation and development subsidiary of Humanitarian Software Holdings Inc. (HSH). HSH is also the parent company of Humanitarian Software UK Ltd. and Barcontrol Software LLC, making up a family of organizations dedicated to delivering technology that empowers humanitarian missions worldwide.
Our Origins
The story begins in 1987, with the founding of Barcontrol Software, a company focused on creating customizable warehouse management solutions that leveraged barcoding — then a cutting-edge technology. Because the system was so configurable, it quickly attracted clients with unique needs.
As the company grew, it became clear that there was a vastly underserved sector in the Gift In Kind and disaster relief space. To meet this need, Humanitarian Software LLC was born, with a new version of the software — HELM — specifically designed for Gift In Kind operations and tailored to the diverse requirements of humanitarian and nonprofit organizations.
Growth and Evolution
Over the decades, Humanitarian Software LLC has steadily expanded and today stands as the dominant entity within the HSH family, representing nearly 90% of revenues. HELM has become the flagship solution, recognized globally for its ability to manage the full complexity of humanitarian logistics while remaining highly configurable for each organization’s unique processes.
What began as a warehouse management and barcoding solution has evolved into a comprehensive platform that supports every stage of humanitarian supply chain management — from donor engagement and compliance, to warehouse operations, international distribution, and last-mile delivery.
Leadership and Ownership
From the start, our leadership has remained constant – driving lasting partnerships and sustained impact.
- Steve Bardos, one of the original founders of Barcontrol in 1987, now serves as CEO of HSH while also holding a management role at HSLLC.
- Louis Meilinger, also a Barcontrol co-founder, is now COO of HSH.
HSH is a privately held, employee-owned company. The ownership, management, and board of directors are deeply committed to the organization’s mission and to the great work being done by its clients worldwide.
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