Hand Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-0760378
Foundation Overview
Based in Spring, TX, Hand Family Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $1,874,775 to organizations in District of Columbia, Texas and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $90,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 40 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
82% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (72%), Spring (16%), Hockley (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 167% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (80%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Hand Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Country | $10,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Houston Food Bank | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $90,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| March Of Dimes | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $46,200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Operation Smile | $3,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Reach Unlimited | $10,000 | Cypress, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Shriners Hospital | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Smile Train | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $36,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Star Of Hope | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Kennedy's Disease Association | $1,000 | Coarsegold, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Houston Children's Charity | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| American Kidney Fund | $100 | Rockville, MD, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $10,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Houston Food Bank | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $90,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| March Of Dimes | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $46,200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Operation Smile | $3,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Reach Unlimited | $10,000 | Cypress, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Shriners Hospital | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Smile Train | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $36,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Star Of Hope | $2,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2024 |
| Kennedy's Disease Association | $1,000 | Coarsegold, CA, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Houston Children's Charity | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| American Kidney Fund | $100 | Rockville, MD, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Fund | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $10,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,800 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $61,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Operation Smile | $2,200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $42,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $3,400 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Reach Unlimited | $10,000 | Cypress, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $10,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $1,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| March Of Dimes | $1,800 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $61,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Operation Smile | $2,200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital | $6,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Smile Train | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $42,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $3,400 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Reach Unlimited | $10,000 | Cypress, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $200 | Irving, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $15,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $30,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $900 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $55,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $1,680 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $16,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $39,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope | $1,700 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $100 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Uso - Support Our Troops | $700 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Easter Seals | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Feed The Children | $150 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $200 | Irving, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $15,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $30,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $900 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $55,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $1,680 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $16,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $39,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope | $1,700 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $100 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Uso - Support Our Troops | $700 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Easter Seals | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Feed The Children | $150 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $200 | Irving, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $15,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Covenant House | $200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $30,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $1,200 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| March Of Dimes | $900 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $55,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Operation Smile | $1,680 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $16,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Shriners Hospital | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Smile Train | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $39,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Star Of Hope | $1,700 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $200 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $100 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Uso - Support Our Troops | $700 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Easter Seals | $500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| Feed The Children | $150 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $5,000 | Hockley, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Covenant House | $1,700 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,300 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Houston Food Bank | $2,600 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $30,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Make-a-wish | $1,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $400 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $2,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Operation Smile | $2,200 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $4,250 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Smile Train | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $7,300 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Star Of Hope | $1,500 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $2,200 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Uso - Support Our Troops | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $2,200 | Kansas City, MO, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Shriners Hospital | $3,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,100 | Irving, TX, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $1,550 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund. | 2021 |
| Sheltering Harbour | $500 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Country | $5,000 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Coalition To Salute America's Heroes | $500 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Covenant House | $2,900 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Easter Seals | $900 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Houston Food Bank | $1,800 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Japton Volunteer Fire Dept | $50 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | $40,000 | Houston, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Judicial Watch | $6,450 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Make-a-wish | $1,200 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| March Of Dimes | $950 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $700 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Multiple Charities | $285 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | $5,500 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Operation Smile | $100 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of America | $4,300 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | $200 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Smile Train | $1,700 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Star Of Hope | $3,200 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,900 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army-greater Houston | $2,500 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Uso - Support Our Troops | $1,200 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Veterans Of Foreign Wars | $150 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | $5,700 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $100 | Spring, TX, US | Charity: Unrestricted | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Hand Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 83-0760378 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8500 CYPRESSWOOD DR STE 201 Spring, TX 77379-7109 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hand Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Judith Leah Hand |
|---|---|
| Board Of Directors | Ruth G Rowe |
| Board Of Directors | Bobby Lavelle Tyer |
| Board Of Directors | Brenda R Pennington |
| Board Of Directors | Robert A Eckels |
Forms 990-PF
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