Handson Bay Area
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Handson Bay Area at a glance
In short: Handson Bay Area gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $3,000
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,168,996
- +59.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Handson Bay Area funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ability Path ($4K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Path Redwood City, CA | Pass Through Grant for Hosting Volunteer Projects | $4,000 |
| Mount Pleasant High School San Jose, CA | Pass Through Grant for Hosting Volunteer Projects | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,168,996 | $3,217,068 | $3,392,761 | $6,000 | 2 | $14,626 |
| 2023 | $2,621,619 | $3,336,942 | $3,464,563 | — | — | $29,771 |
| 2022 | $2,876,177 | $2,958,597 | $2,504,190 | — | — | $2,648 |
| 2021 | $2,646,939 | $3,005,466 | $2,385,388 | — | — | $1,104 |
| 2020 | $2,250,090 | $1,624,148 | $2,276,657 | — | — | $6,198 |
About Handson Bay Area
Based on IRS filings
Handson Bay Area is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Handson Bay Area is led by Louis J. Reda, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louis J. Reda
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Jacqueline Supman
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Wolbrink
Director of Finance & Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Brian Kennedy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chara Mathur
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chirag Mahapatra
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Rincon
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Beckord
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lia Renner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Almeida
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Lai
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean McCallum
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Tran
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John McIntire (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ellie Lew (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tina Robertson (2020–2021) — 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 $206K, to Louis J Reda (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Handson Bay Area
How much does Handson Bay Area give each year?
Handson Bay Area gave $6K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Handson Bay Area?
Handson Bay Area reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
Where does Handson Bay Area operate?
Handson Bay Area has awarded grants in California.
What is Handson Bay Area's EIN?
Handson Bay Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0195144. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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