A Hand up
A Hand up is a private foundation, based in HENDERSONVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5K
Annual Giving
$3K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$3K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Hand up reported a distributable amount of $255 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About A Hand up
Based on IRS filings
A Hand up is a private foundation, based in HENDERSONVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,050 |
| Revenue | $2,745 |
| Expenses | $3,003 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | — |
| Distributable Amount | $255 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Various Individuals Under 1000 Ea ($3,003).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS UNDER 1000 EA HENDERSONVILLE, TN | INDIGENT SUPPORT | $3,003 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH HUGHES | SECRETARY | — | — |
| TERESA STAMPS | TREASURER | — | — |
| BOB STROBEL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| PATRICIA HARRIS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| KAY BRAINERD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is A Hand up?
As of 2020, A Hand up holds $5K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $3K in 2020.
Where does A Hand up operate?
A Hand up has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does A Hand up award?
In 2020, A Hand up awarded 1 grants totaling $3K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is A Hand up required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, A Hand up reported a distributable amount of $255 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is A Hand up's EIN?
A Hand up's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2517996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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