Projecthandup
Our mission is to give a hand up to goal-oriented women working to overcome temporary hardships by equipping them to create a foundation for permanent self-sustainability.
Projecthandup at a glance
- Total assets
- $51,653,885
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,329,239
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $768,286
- +117.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,938,312
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Projecthandup funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $315K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Early Learning Academy Grapevine, TX | Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,653,885 | $5,329,239 | $5,938,312 | — | — | $768,286 |
| 2023 | $51,660,595 | $5,155,229 | $5,344,178 | — | — | $353,570 |
| 2022 | $50,904,251 | $5,346,316 | $5,139,920 | — | — | $935,148 |
| 2021 | $51,069,660 | $5,731,956 | $4,783,142 | $60,000 | 1 | $344,373 |
| 2020 | $49,816,509 | $5,206,797 | $4,941,872 | $315,000 | 1 | $598,573 |
About Projecthandup
Based on IRS filings
Projecthandup is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Grapevine, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $51.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $768K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Projecthandup is led by Mary Parker, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Parker
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $158K (2024)
Anna McCoy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dee Kelly Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leigh Sansone
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Rose
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rich Green
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louie Murillo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Phillip Rose
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Lindsay M. Kinzie
General Council
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Wade Parker
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$84K (2022) → $123K (2024)
Denise Laposta
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Traci Coy
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patti Oliver (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rosa Navejar (2020–2022) — 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 $158K, to Mary Parker (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Projecthandup
How large is Projecthandup?
Projecthandup reported $51.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Projecthandup?
Projecthandup is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Grapevine, TX. It holds $51.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Projecthandup operate?
Projecthandup has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Projecthandup's EIN?
Projecthandup's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0705496. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Projecthandup funds
Housing & Shelter Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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