The Hand Foundation Inc
The Hand Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Tennessee, Maryland, California, and Washington, DC, including education, arts, community, and wellness organizations.
The Hand Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hand Foundation Inc gave $45K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Tennessee. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,045
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $789,887
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hand Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says application materials will be furnished upon request of Oscar H. Brock. It lists no award restrictions and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Oscar H Brock
Mailing address: 100 Scenic Highway Unit 2, Chattanooga, TN 37350
Phone: (423) 413-4309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hand Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Anne's School of Annapolis ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 39% to recipients in Maryland. California received 2% and Washington, DC, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hand Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $58K (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Anne's School of Annapolis Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Creative Discovery Museum Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Track Club Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $4,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Lookout Mountain, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $3,800 |
| Back Creek Benefits Inc Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $3,000 |
| Annapolis Maritime Museum Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $2,500 |
| Friends of Hospice Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $2,500 |
| The Bernie House Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $2,000 |
| Southern Lit Alliance Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $1,850 |
| Chattanooga Rotary Club Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $1,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $789,887 | $77,042 | $67,317 | $45,000 | 22 | $45,000 | $54,725 | $41,019 |
| 2023 | $780,162 | $85,498 | $56,351 | $37,826 | 24 | $37,826 | $66,973 | $39,704 |
| 2022 | $751,015 | $17,287 | $78,143 | $50,515 | 21 | $50,515 | — | $44,879 |
| 2021 | $811,871 | $104,235 | $74,542 | $56,012 | 26 | $56,012 | $85,705 | $50,341 |
| 2020 | $782,178 | $52,789 | $79,129 | $58,187 | 34 | — | $43,847 | $44,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hand Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, St. Anne’s School of Annapolis says it invests in students’ intellectual and spiritual development, while Creative Discovery Museum says it inspires children to explore, innovate, create, and play. Chattanooga Track Club describes its work as promoting running, fitness, and wellness for all ages. Southern Lit Alliance says it provides literary arts programs that encourage reading, writing, and community conversation.
Other 2024 recipients included Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, which describes its mission as providing girls and young women with a college-preparatory STEM education, and Girls Preparatory School, which says it aims to help girls lead lives of integrity and purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $45,000 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to St. Anne’s School of Annapolis, $5,000 to Creative Discovery Museum, $4,000 to Chattanooga Track Club, $3,800 to Church of the Good Shepherd, and $3,000 to Back Creek Benefits Inc. The listed grants were designated as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura B. Doley, William E. Brock IV, Oscar H. Brock, and John Kruesi Brock as directors.
The Hand Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Oscar H. Brock
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
John Kruesi Brock
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura B. Doley
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William E. Brock IV
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William E. Brock III (2020) — 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 $12K, to Oscar H Brock (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Hand Foundation Inc
How much does The Hand Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hand Foundation Inc gave $45K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 24 grants.
What is The Hand Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hand Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,045, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hand Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Hand Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hand Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (15 grants) and Annapolis, MD (4 grants).
Does The Hand Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hand Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hand Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hand Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Anne's School of Annapolis ($10,000), Creative Discovery Museum ($5,000) and Chattanooga Track Club ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hand Foundation Inc?
The Hand Foundation Inc reported $790K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hand Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hand Foundation Inc?
The filing says application materials will be furnished upon request of Oscar H. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hand Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hand Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7442979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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