From His Hand Foundation
From His Hand Foundation is a private foundation based in Sycamore, Illinois. In 2025, it gave $1,195,760 through 60 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations whose stated missions involve Christian teaching, ministry support, child and youth services, and community development.
From His Hand Foundation at a glance
In short: From His Hand Foundation gave $1.2M across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state Illinois. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,195,760
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,929
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $23,373,252
- +117.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (16 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to From His Hand Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 S Sacramento St, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (312) 320-7472
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who From His Hand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was We Care Pregnancy of DeKalb ($80K). Together the top 10 received $431K.
Grant Size Distribution
278 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 278 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Illinois (26%), Colorado (12%), Florida (7%), North Carolina (6%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is From His Hand Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 60 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $493K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Care Pregnancy of DeKalb DeKalb, IL | Where most needed | $80,000 |
| Mission Eurasia Wheaton, IL | Where most needed | $57,000 |
| Liebenzell Mission of USA Long Valley, NJ | Where most needed | $50,000 |
| Paul Tripp Ministries Cooperburg, PA | Where most needed | $42,500 |
| Proclaim International Jacksonville, FL | Where most needed | $40,000 |
| Hope4MENA Colorado Springs, CO | Where most needed | $40,000 |
| Mission GO Buffalo, NY | Where most needed | $36,000 |
| Scholar Leaders International Lake Forest, IL | Where most needed | $30,000 |
| Kaleo Church El Cajon Lakeside, CA | Where most needed | $30,000 |
| Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, MN | Where most needed | $25,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,373,252 | $13,944,754 | $1,315,308 | $1,195,760 | 60 | $1,271,759 | $793,524 | $1,199,618 |
| 2024 | $10,739,248 | $279,059 | $1,403,547 | $1,268,260 | 68 | $1,308,942 | $393,676 | $736,127 |
| 2023 | $11,864,890 | $3,682,934 | $1,254,787 | $1,134,160 | 58 | $1,220,239 | $345,184 | $859,689 |
| 2022 | $9,435,117 | $940,604 | $715,273 | $678,000 | 43 | $683,829 | $217,179 | $787,941 |
| 2021 | $9,209,786 | $207,618 | $943,855 | $890,000 | 49 | $890,775 | $295,603 | $369,918 |
| 2020 | $9,946,835 | $358,021 | $534,188 | $493,000 | 50 | — | $322,085 | $499,880 |
| 2019 | $10,122,190 | $386,534 | $574,503 | $531,000 | 49 | — | $353,517 | $507,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, From His Hand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Paul Tripp Ministries says it provides administrative support for Paul Tripp’s resource production and teaching; Hope4MENA says it carries Christ’s message of hope to people in the Middle East and North Africa through outreach and support for Christian leaders, women, youth, and children. Inner City Impact says it serves unchurched inner-city children and youth through Christian teaching and discipleship, while Casa Viva says it promotes Christian child care and foster care networks in developing nations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $1,195,760. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $80,000, with a median grant of $15,500. The largest grants included $80,000 to We Care Pregnancy of DeKalb, $57,000 to Mission Eurasia, $50,000 to Liebenzell Mission of USA, and $42,500 to Paul Tripp Ministries. The filing listed “Where most needed” as the purpose for each of these grants.
Other 2025 grants included $40,000 each to Proclaim International and Hope4MENA; $36,000 to Mission GO; and $30,000 each to Scholar Leaders International and Kaleo Church El Cajon.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Bruce W Cain as president, Bonnie J Cain as secretary, Valerie J Ash as treasurer, and Timothy R Cain and Matthew J Cain as directors.
From His Hand Foundation is led by Bruce W Cain, President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce W Cain
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$36K (2025)
Matthew J Cain
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy R Cain
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie J Cain
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Valerie J Ash
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$11K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yvonne Wolfenberger (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Bruce W Cain (Pres). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about From His Hand Foundation
How much does From His Hand Foundation give each year?
From His Hand Foundation gave $1.2M across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 68 grants.
What is From His Hand Foundation's typical grant size?
From His Hand Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,500, and its average grant was $19,929, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from From His Hand Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does From His Hand Foundation give grants?
From His Hand Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (12%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (6 grants), Wheaton, IL (5 grants), Raleigh, NC (2 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does From His Hand Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on From His Hand Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Where most needed" (60 grants).
Who are From His Hand Foundation's largest grantees?
From His Hand Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include We Care Pregnancy of DeKalb ($80,000), Mission Eurasia ($57,000) and Liebenzell Mission of USA ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is From His Hand Foundation?
From His Hand Foundation reported $23.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does From His Hand Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from From His Hand Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is From His Hand Foundation's EIN?
From His Hand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0563840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does From His Hand Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
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