A Friend's Helping Hand Inc
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K.
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc at a glance
In short: A Friend's Helping Hand Inc gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,950
- +841.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,238
- +135.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who A Friend's Helping Hand Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sarasota County Humane Society ($10K). Together the top 4 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How A Friend's Helping Hand Inc gives
- Giving grew 449% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $33K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County Humane Society Sarasota, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Mission Sarasota, FL | Charity | $2,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $33,341 | $32,950 | 4 | $32,950 | — |
| 2023 | $33,214 | $3 | $3,794 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | $3 |
| 2022 | $37,005 | $10 | $5,286 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | $10 |
| 2021 | $42,281 | $24 | $6,367 | $6,000 | 1 | $6,000 | $24 |
| 2020 | $48,624 | $110 | $5,277 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $110 |
| 2019 | $53,791 | $112 | $6,297 | $6,000 | 1 | — | $112 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annamary Kennell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cassandra Kennell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Enswiler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Kennell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Luella Emswiler
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Friend's Helping Hand Inc
How much does A Friend's Helping Hand Inc give each year?
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
What is A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's typical grant size?
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,238, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A Friend's Helping Hand Inc give grants?
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (30%) and New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does A Friend's Helping Hand Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
What is A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's EIN?
A Friend's Helping Hand Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5763865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work A Friend's Helping Hand Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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