Handup Community Impact
The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, education, and scientific purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or corresponding section of any future tax code. The purposes of the organization are to advocate for and to provide assistance and 'hand up' support services, directly or through community partners, to the most vulnerable population, especially immigrants and refugees, such services shall include without limitation, basic needs procurement, housing support, education, job and skill training, employment support and access to medical services, legal aid, financial systems and government programs. The organization will also support and promote environmental education, conservation, sustainability and recycling programs and to engage in and carry on any other activities permitted to a corporation organized under chapter 180 of the Massachusetts general laws, but only to the extent that such activities shall not preclude the classific
Handup Community Impact at a glance
In short: Handup Community Impact gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $32,500
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $146,298
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Handup Community Impact funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dorcas International Institure RI ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcas International Institure RI Providence, RI | Rufugee Resettlement | $32,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $146,298 | $380,936 | $356,736 | $32,500 | 1 | $32 |
| 2024 | $151,328 | $162,480 | $135,449 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $112,301 | $130,455 | $18,341 | — | — | — |
About Handup Community Impact
Based on IRS filings
Handup Community Impact is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Mattapoisett, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $146K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $32.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Handup Community Impact is led by Deborah Dyson, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah Dyson
President & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Erik Dyson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael Mello
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Handup Community Impact
How much does Handup Community Impact give each year?
Handup Community Impact gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Handup Community Impact?
Handup Community Impact reported $146K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $381K.
What is Handup Community Impact?
Handup Community Impact is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Mattapoisett, MA. It holds $146K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Handup Community Impact operate?
Handup Community Impact has awarded grants in Rhode Island.
What is Handup Community Impact's EIN?
Handup Community Impact's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1295522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 11, 2026)
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