Hands to the Future Inc
H2tf aims to increase the number of students from refugee and immigrant backgrounds completing credentials of value and degrees. We illuminate choices for paths toward economic and social mobility through educational coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.
Hands to the Future Inc at a glance
In short: Hands to the Future Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,867
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $149,867
- Median grant
- $149,867
- Total assets
- $368,828
- +246.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hands to the Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teach by Tech ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach by Tech Denver, CO | Delivery of on! Program | $149,867 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $368,828 | $910,422 | $693,222 | $149,867 | 1 |
| 2024 | $106,310 | $183,591 | $241,855 | — | — |
| 2023 | $163,430 | $315,344 | $205,758 | — | — |
| 2022 | $53,844 | $405,721 | $372,928 | — | — |
| 2021 | $21,895 | $91,146 | $69,251 | — | — |
About Hands to the Future Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hands to the Future Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $369K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hands to the Future Inc is led by Tracy Small, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy Small
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$75K (2024) → $74K (2025)
Rana T. Tarkenton
Board Member
Board Chair → Bod Chair, 2022
Bod Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Kalenga
Board Member
Bod Member → Bod Vice Chair, 2023
Bod Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trent A. Tarkenton
Board Member
Bod Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chevy Lowe
Board Member
Bod Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Harding
Board Member
Bod Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Medina
Board Member
Bod Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amani Abdallah
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micki O'Neil
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Kamal Sabeh (2021–2024) — Bod Member
- Former: Sylvia Kuperman (2022–2024) — Bod Member
- Former: Ruthanne Orihuela (2024) — Bod Member
- Former: Mara Gonzalez (2021–2023) — Bod Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Miklosi (2022–2023) — Development Director
- Former: Johanna Noel (2022–2023) — College Director
- Former: Jose Serrano (2022–2023) — Bod Member
- Former: Nancy Kearney (2022–2023) — Leadership & Scholarship Manager
- Former: Ximena Salgado-Santamaria (2022–2023) — H2tf Manager
- Former: Anna Madsen (2023) — Program Coordinator
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $74K, to Tracy Small (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hands to the Future Inc
How much does Hands to the Future Inc give each year?
Hands to the Future Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Hands to the Future Inc?
Hands to the Future Inc reported $369K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $910K.
What is Hands to the Future Inc?
Hands to the Future Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $369K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hands to the Future Inc operate?
Hands to the Future Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Hands to the Future Inc's EIN?
Hands to the Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2741553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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