Many Hands Inc
Many Hands leverages the power of collective giving to support nonprofits serving and empowering Washington, DC area women, children, and families in socioeconomic need.
Many Hands Inc at a glance
In short: Many Hands Inc gave $325K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $81K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,000
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,250
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $321,663
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Many Hands Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Many Hands Inc
Who Many Hands Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DC Kincare Alliance ($100K). Together the top 4 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $267K (2020) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Kincare Alliance Washington, DC | operating expenses | $100,000 |
| Child & Family Network Center Alexandria, VA | operating expenses | $75,000 |
| New Endeavors by Women Washington, DC | operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Urban Ed Inc Washington, DC | operating expenses | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $321,663 | $389,190 | $361,750 | $325,000 | 4 | $16,540 |
| 2024 | $294,966 | $532,137 | $354,604 | $307,000 | 4 | $9,320 |
| 2023 | $118,054 | $337,009 | $334,095 | $310,000 | 4 | $4,282 |
| 2022 | $116,690 | $40,405 | $329,017 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $399,892 | $363,460 | $354,424 | $317,500 | 4 | $6 |
| 2020 | $390,144 | $387,549 | $294,440 | $266,500 | 4 | $72 |
About Many Hands Inc
Based on IRS filings
Many Hands Inc is a public charity, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $322K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Many Hands Inc is led by Charis Keitelman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charis Keitelman
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Rudo
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Zecca
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Vassilikos
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Arrindell
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Sostowski
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Spigel
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Whitmore
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Oshinsky
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nasim Shojaei
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Gouldin Kay
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Shapiro
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Liss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Murrell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudette Christian
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Frazier Schulman
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Lynne Battle (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Kwak (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: As of 812020
- Former: Anna Pfeiffer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Frazier Schulman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Rose Dennis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Sarver (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jane Paul (2023) — Director
- Former: Katy Moore (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Berkley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wendy Lynn Gray (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 73121
- Former: Tracy Ganti (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 73121
- Former: Margaret Vassilikos - (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Elizabeth Bausch - (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Jill Rosenbaum Meyer - (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Pham - (2020) — Director
- Former: Tara Brennan Primis (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Many Hands Inc
How much does Many Hands Inc give each year?
Many Hands Inc gave $325K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $307K across 4 grants.
What is Many Hands Inc's typical grant size?
Many Hands Inc's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $81,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Many Hands Inc give grants?
Many Hands Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Many Hands Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Many Hands Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Many Hands Inc?
Many Hands Inc reported $322K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $389K.
What is Many Hands Inc's EIN?
Many Hands Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0486987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Many Hands Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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