Hand in Hand Foundation
Hand in Hand Foundation is a private foundation, based in Royal Oak, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $69K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $118K. Net investment income was $1K.
Hand in Hand Foundation at a glance
In short: Hand in Hand Foundation gave $118K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,850
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,570
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,600
- Total assets
- $68,914
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Hand in Hand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Misc small contributions ($61K). Together the top 5 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hand in Hand Foundation gives
- Giving grew 123% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2020) to $135K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Misc small contributions Royal Oak, MI | Homelessness and disadvantaged persons | $60,650 |
| Michigan State University Detroit, MI | Music education | $25,000 |
| 1st United Methodist Church of Bham Birmingham, MI | Homeless shelter and related efforts | $21,600 |
| Girls Matter Royal Oak, MI | Empower young women | $5,500 |
| Angels Place Southfiled, MI | Developmentally challenged | $5,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,914 | $154,189 | $122,968 | $117,850 | 5 | $122,968 | $1,436 | — |
| 2023 | $35,901 | $90,539 | $148,055 | $134,788 | 5 | $147,096 | $89,741 | — |
| 2022 | $55,378 | $55,609 | $86,835 | $86,085 | 3 | $86,835 | $55,609 | — |
| 2021 | $87,184 | $37,291 | $109,820 | $52,945 | 5 | — | $35,291 | $9,282 |
| 2020 | $159,713 | $202,214 | $33,234 | $32,914 | 4 | — | $8,078 | $4,569 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hand in Hand Foundation is led by Rex B Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rex B Smith
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hand in Hand Foundation
How much does Hand in Hand Foundation give each year?
Hand in Hand Foundation gave $118K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $135K across 5 grants.
What is Hand in Hand Foundation's typical grant size?
Hand in Hand Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,600, and its average grant was $23,570, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hand in Hand Foundation give grants?
Hand in Hand Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Royal Oak, MI (2 grants).
Does Hand in Hand Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Hand in Hand Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hand in Hand Foundation's largest grantees?
Hand in Hand Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Misc small contributions ($60,650), Michigan State University ($25,000) and 1st United Methodist Church of Bham ($21,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hand in Hand Foundation?
Hand in Hand Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What is Hand in Hand Foundation's EIN?
Hand in Hand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0514227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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