Hand Forward Foundation
Hand Forward Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nixa, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K.
Hand Forward Foundation at a glance
In short: Hand Forward Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $885.25), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,541
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $885
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $37,483
- -28.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Hand Forward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Watching over Whiskers ($2K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hand Forward Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 707% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $22K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watching over Whiskers Springfield, MO | Feline adoption & care of homeless | $1,500 |
| Breast Cancer Foundation of Ozarks Springfield, MO | donation for marketing of free mamograms | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center Springfield, MO | donation for educational classes for the public | $1,000 |
| Nixa Public Schools Nixa, MO | donation of supplies | $41 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,483 | $250 | $12,961 | $3,541 | 4 | $12,924 | — |
| 2025 | $52,736 | $200 | $19,694 | $3,750 | 4 | $23,440 | $3,317 |
| 2024 | $71,232 | $59,058 | $19,344 | $13,040 | 6 | $32,155 | $2,181 |
| 2023 | $31,878 | $1,137 | $12,450 | $5,598 | 2 | $24,273 | $1,825 |
| 2022 | $43,011 | $30,227 | $31,532 | $22,063 | 5 | $64,569 | — |
| 2021 | $30,119 | $32,119 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 2 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hand Forward Foundation is led by Amy Koenigsfeld, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amy Koenigsfeld
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Koenigsfeld
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Brooks
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garritt Weber
Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jake Brooks (2024) — Member
- Former: Amy Koengisfeld (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Hand Forward Foundation
How much does Hand Forward Foundation give each year?
Hand Forward Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 4 grants.
What is Hand Forward Foundation's typical grant size?
Hand Forward Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $885, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hand Forward Foundation give grants?
Hand Forward Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MO (3 grants).
Does Hand Forward Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Hand Forward Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hand Forward Foundation?
Hand Forward Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $250.
What is Hand Forward Foundation's EIN?
Hand Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0945604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026
Live grants for the work Hand Forward Foundation 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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