Hands of Blessing Inc
Hands of Blessing Inc is a private foundation, based in West Point, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $19K.
Hands of Blessing Inc at a glance
In short: Hands of Blessing Inc gave $19K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,779
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,695
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,331
- Total assets
- $7,099
- +85.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (46% 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 Hands of Blessing Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gethsemane Ministries ($9K). Together the top 4 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hands of Blessing Inc gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2025) to $84K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gethsemane Ministries Glenolden, PA | Support Evangelism | $8,617 |
| Valley Rescue Mission Columbus, GA | Support Evangelism | $6,162 |
| St Thomas Diocese of Chicago Elmhurst, IL | Ministry Support | $2,500 |
| St Anne Church Columbus, GA | Ministry Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,099 | $35,450 | $26,529 | $18,779 | 4 | $26,529 | $183 |
| 2024 | $3,831 | $42,252 | $39,066 | $29,696 | 9 | $39,066 | $313 |
| 2023 | $7,014 | $81,000 | $61,992 | $53,065 | 13 | $61,992 | $406 |
| 2022 | $3,937 | $57,330 | $94,578 | $83,732 | 21 | $94,578 | $943 |
| 2021 | $32,662 | $85,097 | $60,963 | $49,765 | 15 | $60,963 | $1,149 |
| 2020 | $5,780 | $29,195 | $52,221 | $54,676 | 13 | — | $812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hands of Blessing Inc reported a distributable amount of $183 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hands of Blessing Inc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frenny Thomas Anthony
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Geetha Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Feehan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mv Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Hands of Blessing Inc
How much does Hands of Blessing Inc give each year?
Hands of Blessing Inc gave $19K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 9 grants.
What is Hands of Blessing Inc's typical grant size?
Hands of Blessing Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,331, and its average grant was $4,695, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hands of Blessing Inc give grants?
Hands of Blessing Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (41%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (2 grants).
Does Hands of Blessing Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Hands of Blessing Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Hands of Blessing Inc?
Hands of Blessing Inc reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hands of Blessing Inc's EIN?
Hands of Blessing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5186076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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