Open Hands Foundation
Open Hands Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K.
Open Hands Foundation at a glance
In short: Open Hands Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,000
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $4,416
- +5561.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Open Hands Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seeds of Peace ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $110K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds of Peace New York, NY | The purpose of these contributions is to provide the donee organizations to carry out their exempt functions. | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,416 | $160,860 | $156,522 | $35,000 | 1 | $156,522 |
| 2024 | $78 | $69,970 | $70,237 | — | — | $70,237 |
| 2023 | $345 | $118,999 | $119,599 | — | — | $119,599 |
| 2022 | $333 | $172,453 | $172,539 | — | — | $172,539 |
| 2021 | $419 | $282,684 | $282,582 | $110,000 | 1 | $282,568 |
| 2020 | $317 | $176,350 | $176,195 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Open Hands Foundation is led by Jay T. Snyder, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay T. Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Open Hands Foundation
How much does Open Hands Foundation give each year?
Open Hands Foundation gave $35K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Open Hands Foundation?
Open Hands Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $161K.
What is Open Hands Foundation?
Open Hands Foundation is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Open Hands Foundation operate?
Open Hands Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Open Hands Foundation's EIN?
Open Hands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6351003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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