The Handler Family Foundation
The Handler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Salem, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $394 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $74.
The Handler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Handler Family Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $5,833
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $394
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Handler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akashinga USA ($10K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Handler Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akashinga USA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Wild Alliance Issaquah, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Animal Nation Inc South Salem, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $394 | $17,574 | $17,625 | $17,500 | 3 | $17,625 | $74 | $116 |
| 2023 | $445 | $4,649 | $4,250 | — | — | $4,250 | $24 | $43 |
| 2022 | $46 | $1,504 | $1,650 | — | — | — | — | $6 |
| 2021 | $192 | $3,600 | $3,325 | — | — | — | — | $3 |
| 2020 | — | $1 | $2,125 | — | — | — | — | $48 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Handler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Handler Family Foundation is led by Richard Handler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Handler
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Handler
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Handler Family Foundation
How much does The Handler Family Foundation give each year?
The Handler Family Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Handler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Handler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,833, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Handler Family Foundation give grants?
The Handler Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and New York (14%).
Does The Handler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Handler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Handler Family Foundation?
The Handler Family Foundation reported $394 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Handler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Handler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7314630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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