Dirty Hands Project
Dirty Hands Project is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in North Andover, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $173K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $22K.
Dirty Hands Project at a glance
In short: Dirty Hands Project gave $22K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,800
- +336.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,360
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $172,932
- +32.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dirty Hands Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Amherst Foundation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Amherst Foundation Amherst, MA | Graduate Studies Programming | $10,300 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA Lawrence, MA | Support Summer Camp | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,932 | $97,172 | $55,097 | $21,800 | 5 | $44,078 |
| 2024 | $130,857 | $175,424 | $44,567 | $5,000 | 1 | $17,739 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dirty Hands Project is led by Elizabeth Moughan, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Moughan
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kenneally
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Bettencourt
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Augustine
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Moughan
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Bixby
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Bazirgan
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ewing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Pelletier
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Moughan
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Moughan
Clerk
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Dirty Hands Project
How much does Dirty Hands Project give each year?
Dirty Hands Project gave $22K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Dirty Hands Project's typical grant size?
Dirty Hands Project's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,360, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dirty Hands Project give grants?
Dirty Hands Project gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Dirty Hands Project give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Dirty Hands Project's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is Dirty Hands Project?
Dirty Hands Project reported $173K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What is Dirty Hands Project?
Dirty Hands Project is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in North Andover, MA. It holds $173K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Dirty Hands Project's EIN?
Dirty Hands Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4886223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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