PSC Helping Hands Foundation
PSC Helping Hands Foundation is a public charity based in Pasadena, Texas. Formed in 2023, it says its purpose is to support PSC employees and the communities where it works, with a focus on public education, environmental protection, disaster response, and community needs.
PSC Helping Hands Foundation at a glance
In short: PSC Helping Hands Foundation gave $174K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,690
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $13,361
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $58,015
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to PSC Helping Hands Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 5025 Preston Avenue, Pasadena, TX 77505
Phone: (281) 991-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PSC Helping Hands Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Capital Area United Way ($39K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (42%), Texas (39%), Virginia (6%), New York (6%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area United Way Baton Rouge, LA | Addressing Community Needs. | $38,822 |
| Baton Rouge General Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Addressing Community Needs. | $20,000 |
| VEF Benefit for Children San Antonio, TX | Addressing Community Needs. | $20,000 |
| Howard Energy Partners San Antonio, TX | Addressing Community Needs. | $16,050 |
| United Way of Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Addressing Community Needs. | $14,000 |
| United Ways of Southwest Virginia Abingdon, VA | Disaster Relief. | $10,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Kemah, TX | Environmental Relief. | $10,000 |
| Teach for America New York, NY | To Improve Public Education. | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | Addressing Community Needs. | $8,160 |
| Clear Creek Education Foundation League City, TX | To Improve Public Education. | $7,648 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,015 | $274,328 | $292,777 | $173,690 | 13 |
| 2023 | $71,535 | $121,594 | $50,586 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support PSC employees and the communities in which it works, with specific focus on improving public education, protecting the environment, disaster response, and supporting community needs. Its filing describes community-needs work as including direct assistance and partnerships for disaster relief, food and housing support, and essential services. It also describes support for school resources and enrichment programs, and contributions to projects that protect and enhance local environments.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in these areas. For example, Capital Area United Way, which received $38,822, says its mission is to improve lives through community partnerships advancing education access, economic mobility, and healthy living. Galveston Bay Foundation, which received $10,000, says its mission is to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come. Clear Creek Education Foundation, which received $7,648, says it advances educational excellence through innovation and community-wide partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $173,690. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $38,822, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $38,822 to Capital Area United Way, $20,000 to Baton Rouge General Foundation, $20,000 to VEF Benefit for Children, $16,050 to Howard Energy Partners, and $14,000 to United Way of Southeast Louisiana. The stated purposes included addressing community needs, disaster relief, environmental relief, and improving public education.
Other reported grants included $10,000 to United Ways of Southwest Virginia for disaster relief, $10,000 to Galveston Bay Foundation for environmental relief, and $10,000 to Teach for America to improve public education. The foundation also reported grants to San Antonio Area Foundation ($8,160), Clear Creek Education Foundation ($7,648), Aliquippa Economic Development Corporation ($7,500), and Armand Bayou Nature ($6,010).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shannon Bennett as executive director; Rachel Atwood as treasurer; and Tracy Casebonne as secretary. Directors listed are Kelli Zilliox, Justin Aucoin, Lynn Nazareth, Adam Knapp, and Susan Cox.
PSC Helping Hands Foundation is led by Shannon Bennett, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shannon Bennett
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Knapp
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Aucoin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Zilliox
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Nazareth
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Cox
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Atwood
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Casebonne
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 PSC Helping Hands Foundation
How much does PSC Helping Hands Foundation give each year?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation gave $174K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is PSC Helping Hands Foundation's typical grant size?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,361, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does PSC Helping Hands Foundation give grants?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation's top state is Louisiana, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (39%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (3 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (2 grants).
Does PSC Helping Hands Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on PSC Helping Hands Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Addressing Community Needs." (8 grants).
Who are PSC Helping Hands Foundation's largest grantees?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Capital Area United Way ($38,822), Baton Rouge General Foundation ($20,000) and VEF Benefit for Children ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PSC Helping Hands Foundation?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $274K.
What does PSC Helping Hands Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support PSC employees and the communities in which it works, with specific focus on improving public education, protecting the environment, disaster response, and supporting community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PSC Helping Hands Foundation?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is PSC Helping Hands Foundation's EIN?
PSC Helping Hands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2197697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). PSC Helping Hands Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/psc-helping-hands-foundation-morg_08829ad050544c5d943d4388e890044b
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