Helping Hands Ministries Inc
To assist individuals whom are "down and out- and to spread the gospel of jesus christ through evangelistic means by distributing literature.
Helping Hands Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Helping Hands Ministries Inc gave $7.0M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $871K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,964,143
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $870,518
- -48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $407,982
- Total assets
- $5,916,759
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Helping Hands Ministries Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Helping Hands Ministries Inc
Who Helping Hands Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nema Foundation ($4.3M). Together the top 8 received $7.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 23 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Helping Hands Ministries Inc gives
- Giving fell 67% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $20.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nema Foundation Sarasota, FL | Gifts to 501(C)(3) | $4,339,948 |
| Harp's Crossing Baptist Church Fayetteville, GA | Gift to 501C3 | $750,000 |
| Associacao Lifeshape Brasil Atlanta, GA | Gift to 501(C)(3) | $525,000 |
| Lordship Foundation Inc Sarasota, FL | Gifts to 501(C)(3) | $506,000 |
| Helping Hands Support Inc Sarasota, FL | Gifts to 501(C)(3) | $309,964 |
| Amazing Grace Church Forest Park, GA | Gifts to 501(C)(3) | $225,000 |
| Hope and Healing International St. Louis, MO | Gifts to 501(C)(3) | $190,000 |
| Helping Hands Charitable Inc Sarasota, FL | Gifts to 501(C)(3) | $118,231 |
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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 | $5,916,759 | $24,699,611 | $24,303,554 | $6,964,143 | 8 | $123,959 |
| 2023 | $5,505,514 | $26,233,529 | $27,759,499 | $6,727,018 | 4 | $40,281 |
| 2022 | $7,080,885 | $34,475,260 | $31,092,386 | $5,204,910 | 4 | $29,986 |
| 2021 | $3,673,283 | $41,819,921 | $41,145,149 | $20,928,632 | 6 | $27,524 |
| 2020 | $3,191,995 | $24,822,536 | $24,193,616 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $34,888 |
About Helping Hands Ministries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Helping Hands Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $7.0M. Net investment income was $124K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helping Hands Ministries Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Green
Director
President & CEO → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Chris Fleming
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
H. Carey Barnes Jr.
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheryl Green
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Terrill Parker
Directorpres
Chairman → Directorpres, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Cooper
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Daniel Baker (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Whitlock (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Merritt (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
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 $100K, to Bryan Green (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Helping Hands Ministries Inc
How much does Helping Hands Ministries Inc give each year?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc gave $7.0M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.7M across 4 grants.
What is Helping Hands Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc's median grant in 2024 was $407,982, and its average grant was $870,518, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Helping Hands Ministries Inc give grants?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Helping Hands Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Helping Hands Ministries Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gifts to 501(C)(3)" (6 grants).
Who are Helping Hands Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Nema Foundation ($4,339,948), Harp's Crossing Baptist Church ($750,000) and Associacao Lifeshape Brasil ($525,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Helping Hands Ministries Inc?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.7M.
What is Helping Hands Ministries Inc?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sarasota, FL. It holds $5.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Helping Hands Ministries Inc's EIN?
Helping Hands Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2266139. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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