Hand in Hand Mano en Mano
Mano en Mano works with farmworkers statewide and immigrants in Downeast Maine to empower them to thrive.
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano at a glance
In short: Hand in Hand Mano en Mano gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,220
- -47.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,220
- -47.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,220
- Total assets
- $4,740,584
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hand in Hand Mano en Mano funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hand in Hand Mano en Mano gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $629K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Bangor, ME | Subaward per Award Agreement HECB Collaborative Grant | $5,220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,740,584 | $3,174,110 | $2,688,881 | $5,220 | 1 | $12,875 |
| 2023 | $4,573,691 | $2,994,729 | $2,347,951 | $10,000 | 1 | $16,083 |
| 2022 | $3,865,922 | $2,492,152 | $2,604,518 | — | — | $2,893 |
| 2021 | $3,858,038 | $3,802,182 | $3,833,697 | $629,081 | 4 | $1,457 |
| 2020 | $2,558,245 | $3,570,587 | $2,439,712 | — | — | $1,925 |
About Hand in Hand Mano en Mano
Based on IRS filings
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Milbridge, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano is led by Juana Rodreguez-Vasquez, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juana Rodreguez-Vasquez
Executive Director
Executive Director - Beginning → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$78K (2021) → $95K (2024)
Adan Delgado
Chair
Chair - Beginning & Board Member → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Jasmine Francis
Board Member
Board Member - Beginning → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Andrea Mercado
Vice Chair
Vice Chair Beginning → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Maria Lara Beltran
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$120 (2024)
Brian Dyer Stewart
Secretary
Secretary - Full Year & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Peters
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Denbow
Treasurer
Treasurer - Beginning → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Alsop
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Ortizz Albor
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania Medina Irizarry
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Maria Lara (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hermila Vargas (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Clemencia Garcia (2020–2021) — Board Member -
- Former: Esther A. Kempthorne (2020–2021) — Board Member -
- Former: Ian Yaffe (2020–2021) — Executive Director -
- Former: Rebeca Ortiz (2020–2021) — Vice Chair -
- Former: Silvia Paine (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Thomas (2020) — Chair -
- Former: Scott Peasley (2020) — Treasurer -
- Former: Suzen Polk-Hoffses (2020) — Board Member -
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Juana Rodreguez-Vasquez (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hand in Hand Mano en Mano
How much does Hand in Hand Mano en Mano give each year?
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Hand in Hand Mano en Mano?
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Hand in Hand Mano en Mano?
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Milbridge, ME. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hand in Hand Mano en Mano operate?
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Hand in Hand Mano en Mano's EIN?
Hand in Hand Mano en Mano's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0836208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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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