His Helping Hand Foundation
His Helping Hand Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Its 2025 filing reports grants for educational assistance to organizations and individual recipients.
His Helping Hand Foundation at a glance
In short: His Helping Hand Foundation gave $74K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,636
- +79.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,909
- -40.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Idaho (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to His Helping Hand Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says requests should be made in writing and include a description of the financial need and documentation verifying the expenses creating that need. All grants must be approved by the board. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Fuller
Mailing address: 528193 Hwy 95, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone: (541) 521-4660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who His Helping Hand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Partners International ($20K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($24,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho (57%), Georgia (27%), Texas (14%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How His Helping Hand Foundation gives
- Giving grew 655% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $74K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners International Atlanta, GA | Educatuonal Assistance | $20,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $24,400 |
| 98 Family Foundation LLS Naples, ID | Educational Assistance | $6,000 |
| Church of Nazarene Nampa, ID | Educational Assistance | $3,236 |
| Litvik VBS Program Boones Ferry, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
| Cave of Trinity Bonners Feery, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
| Hayden Living Hope Church Athol, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
| Fry Foundation Bonners Ferry, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
| Community Actiona Partnership Bonners Ferry, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
| North Bench Fire District Bonners Ferry, ID | Educational Assistance | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The figures below are reported by filing year. Revenue is shown separately from grants given.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $20,068 | $79,647 | $73,636 | 15 | $76,729 | $17,289 | $562 |
| 2024 | $76,941 | $8,576 | $46,218 | $41,100 | 5 | $43,476 | $6,197 | $3,512 |
| 2023 | $112,019 | $4,370 | $11,429 | $11,415 | 4 | $11,415 | $2,892 | $4,407 |
| 2022 | $115,997 | $21,811 | $10,542 | $9,759 | 3 | $9,759 | $21,028 | $4,300 |
| 2021 | $132,995 | $8,761 | $26,430 | $25,250 | 3 | — | $8,221 | $4,607 |
| 2019 | $144,857 | $23,376 | $56,176 | $56,070 | 13 | — | $16,270 | $6,126 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, His Helping Hand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $562 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $73,636. Grant amounts ranged from $1,400 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. The listed grants were for educational assistance.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,000 to PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL, $10,000 to an individual recipient in Idaho, $10,000 to an individual recipient, and $6,000 to 98 FAMILY FOUNDATION LLS. Other listed grants included $3,236 to CHURCH OF NAZARENE and $3,000 to an individual recipient in Idaho.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists SCOTT FULLER as president and GEORGE BEEBE, ALISON GILLESPIE, and KATY SEVERE as directors.
His Helping Hand Foundation is led by Scott Fuller, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Fuller
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alison Gillespie
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
George Beebe
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Katy Severe
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Corinne Fuller (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Rindy Van Vorst (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 His Helping Hand Foundation
How much does His Helping Hand Foundation give each year?
His Helping Hand Foundation gave $74K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
What is His Helping Hand Foundation's typical grant size?
His Helping Hand Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,909, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does His Helping Hand Foundation give grants?
His Helping Hand Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (27%) and Texas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bonners Ferry, ID (4 grants).
Does His Helping Hand Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on His Helping Hand Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Assistance" (14 grants).
Who are His Helping Hand Foundation's largest grantees?
His Helping Hand Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Partners International ($20,000), 98 Family Foundation LLS ($6,000) and Church of Nazarene ($3,236), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($24,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from His Helping Hand Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says requests should be made in writing and include a description of the financial need and documentation verifying the expenses creating that need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is His Helping Hand Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, His Helping Hand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $562 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is His Helping Hand Foundation's EIN?
His Helping Hand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1791444. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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