Lifting Hands International
We provide aid to refugees, both at home and abroad. Simply humanitarian.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
+289.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$186K
-56.9% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-39.6% YoY
About Lifting Hands International
Based on IRS filings
Lifting Hands International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $186K. Net investment income was $63K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,419,865 | $1,647,991 | $1,513,413 |
| Revenue | $23,512,358 | $14,536,932 | $30,634,188 |
| Expenses | $19,316,829 | $14,504,633 | $29,822,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,875 | $20,851 | $241 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for Mind-Body Medicine ($52,500), Middle East Children's Alliance ($46,669), International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Mind-Body Medicine Washington, DC | Refugee assistance | $52,500 |
| For Peace San Juan Bautista, CA | Refugee assistance | $21,000 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development Southfield, MI | Refugee assistance | $26,000 |
| International Network for Aid Relief and Assistance Wassaic, NY | Refugee assistance | $40,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance Berkeley, CA | Refugee assistance | $46,669 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Carriero | Chair | 2 | — |
| Shannon Ashton | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Tim Whipple | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Wayne Hamilton | Director | 2 | — |
| Steve Jones | Director | 2 | — |
| Tyson Woodruff | Director | 2 | — |
| Hayley Smith | CEO | 40 | $69,524 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lifting Hands International?
Lifting Hands International is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lifting Hands International?
As of 2024, Lifting Hands International holds $6.4M in total assets with $23.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $186K in 2024.
Where does Lifting Hands International operate?
Lifting Hands International has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York.
What size grants does Lifting Hands International award?
In 2024, Lifting Hands International awarded 5 grants totaling $186K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lifting Hands International's EIN?
Lifting Hands International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1708977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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