The Handley Foundation Inc
The Handley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2024, it made 123 grants totaling $62,103, including support for arts, religious, environmental, and humanitarian purposes. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 109 grants totaling $63,825.
The Handley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Handley Foundation Inc gave $64K across 109 grants in 2025 (avg $585.55), top state New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,825
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 109
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $586
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $555,760
- -12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (12 of 93, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Handley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 401 E Las Olas Blvd 130-465, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 205-9225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Handley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New London Barn Playhouse ($7K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
613 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 613 grants of 613 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (29%), Utah (15%), Wisconsin (14%), Massachusetts (8%), and New Hampshire (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 109 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Handley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 93 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $698; repeat grants $685. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 254% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2024) to $65K (2021). In 2025 it made 109 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Temple Holden, MA | Religious | $5,000 |
| The Hudson Review New York, NY | ARTS | $4,000 |
| New London Barn Playhouse New London, NH | ARTS | $3,000 |
| Washington Island Music Festival Washington Island, WI | ARTS | $3,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian | $2,500 |
| The Bradley Jordan Foundation Washington Island, WI | Educational | $2,500 |
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | ARTS | $2,000 |
| Gina Bauchauer International Piano Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | ARTS | $2,000 |
| New London Barn Playhouse New London, NH | ARTS | $2,000 |
| Utah Symphony & Opera Salt Lake City, UT | ARTS | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $555,760 | $5,366 | $86,243 | $63,825 | 109 | $77,694 | — | $30,619 |
| 2024 | $636,637 | $201,109 | $85,084 | $62,103 | 123 | $79,923 | $195,901 | $29,332 |
| 2023 | $520,172 | $48,995 | $82,360 | $64,159 | 129 | $73,594 | $42,113 | $29,967 |
| 2022 | $553,537 | $108,009 | $94,930 | $62,925 | 136 | $85,505 | $99,986 | $34,130 |
| 2021 | $540,458 | $97,741 | $83,931 | $65,240 | 116 | $73,240 | $87,939 | $41,901 |
| 2020 | $526,648 | $52,735 | $78,014 | $63,425 | 119 | — | $44,643 | $35,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Handley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts organizations such as New London Barn Playhouse, which describes its mission as enriching and entertaining the community through theater created by emerging artists and accomplished professionals. Other arts grantees included Utah Symphony & Opera, Ballet West, and Moab Music Festival.
Grantees’ stated missions also illustrate the range of organizations supported. Washington Island Foundation says it assists the Town of Washington’s recreation center operations and provides scholarships. Spaulding Academy & Family Services describes its work as improving and enriching the lives of emotionally and/or intellectually challenged children, youth, and their families. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people facing hardship around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 123 grants totaling $62,103. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $250. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 109 grants totaling $63,825.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,000 to Calvary Temple for religious purposes; $3,000 to The Hudson Review for arts; $2,500 to New London Barn Playhouse; and $2,000 each to Ballet West, Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation, and Utah Symphony & Opera. Other grants included $1,500 each to Trueblood Performing Arts Center, Washington Island Foundation, and Washington Island Music Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists G Kenneth Handley Jr, Stephen L Handley, Helen Houghton, and Richard L Handley as directors.
The Handley Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
G. Kenneth Handley Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helen Houghton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard L. Handley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen L. Handley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Handley Foundation Inc
How much does The Handley Foundation Inc give each year?
The Handley Foundation Inc gave $64K across 109 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 123 grants.
What is The Handley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Handley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $586, across 109 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Handley Foundation Inc that year got $698 on average.
Where does The Handley Foundation Inc give grants?
The Handley Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (18%) and New Hampshire (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Washington Island, WI (11 grants), Salt Lake City, UT (8 grants) and New London, NH (8 grants).
Does The Handley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 109 grants with a stated purpose on The Handley Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (35 grants), "Arts" (29 grants) and "Environmental" (11 grants).
Who are The Handley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Handley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New London Barn Playhouse ($6,500 across 3 grants), Calvary Temple ($5,000) and The Hudson Review ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Handley Foundation Inc?
The Handley Foundation Inc reported $556K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Handley Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts organizations such as New London Barn Playhouse, which describes its mission as enriching and entertaining the community through theater created by emerging artists and accomplished professionals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Handley Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Handley Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Handley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2469598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Handley Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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