The Helping Hand Foundation
The Helping Hand Foundation is a family foundation based in Riverside, Connecticut, established in 2004. Operating as a 501(c)(3) private foundation, it primarily funds general charitable initiatives across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+1407.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$306K
+52.1% YoY
Grant Count
30
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+67.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a range of charitable causes, with documented activity in healthcare support and community organizations. Recent program activity has included significant donations of personal protective equipment to medical institutions and emergency services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 30 grants in its most recent reporting year. Recent documented grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking and charitable activities span Connecticut and the surrounding region, including parts of New York. Primary service areas include Riverside, Greenwich, Stamford, and Bridgeport, Connecticut, as well as communities in Westchester County, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $94,335
- Total Revenues: $276,887
- Total Expenses: $203,627
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,422,387 | $94,335 | $21,075 |
| Revenue | $1,636,507 | $276,887 | $151,879 |
| Expenses | $308,455 | $203,627 | $312,659 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $305,861 | $201,127 | $309,413 |
| Net Investment Income | $930,325 | $118,478 | $45,264 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $1,270 | $5,542 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN B WEINER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JILL WEINER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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