United Hands Relief Inc
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United Hands Relief Inc at a glance
In short: United Hands Relief Inc gave $192K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $191,500
- +188.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,278
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $12,807,760
- +72.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Hands Relief Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reach Education Fund ($50K). Together the top 9 received $192K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Hands Relief Inc gives
- Giving grew 596% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $15.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $192K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reach Education Fund Worth, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Islamic Society of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Education | $40,000 |
| MAS Chicago Bridgeview, IL | Education | $35,000 |
| US Council of Muslim Organizations Bridgeview, IL | Education | $13,500 |
| Prayer Center of Orland Park Orland Park, IL | Education | $12,500 |
| Islamic Community Center of Illinois Chicago, IL | Education | $12,000 |
| ICNA-Chicago Villa Park, IL | Education | $11,500 |
| Al-Hedayah Academy Fort Worth, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| Muslim American Socielty of Greater LA Garden Grove, CA | Education | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,807,760 | $29,149,031 | $23,697,178 | $191,500 | 9 | $163,975 |
| 2023 | $7,413,769 | $28,670,674 | $25,341,278 | $66,500 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $3,991,665 | $18,100,713 | $16,569,586 | $15,446,183 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $2,480,716 | $16,870,671 | $15,319,612 | $27,500 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $941,731 | $13,012,641 | $12,602,315 | $11,773,958 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Hands Relief Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Hands Relief Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Arlington, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $192K. Net investment income was $164K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Hands Relief Inc is led by Suleiman Alghanem, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suleiman Alghanem
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $121K (2024)
Safa Zarzour
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairman & Treasurer → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chairman & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emad Salem
Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khalid Afana
Member
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zaid Yamout
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Hatem Fariz (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Bassam Asfour (2022) — Director
- Former: Ziad Yamout (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Naser Alkhatib (2020–2021) — Member
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 $121K, to Suleiman Alghanem (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about United Hands Relief Inc
How much does United Hands Relief Inc give each year?
United Hands Relief Inc gave $192K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $67K across 5 grants.
What is United Hands Relief Inc's typical grant size?
United Hands Relief Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $21,278, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Hands Relief Inc give grants?
United Hands Relief Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (21%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeview, IL (2 grants).
Does United Hands Relief Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on United Hands Relief Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants).
Who are United Hands Relief Inc's largest grantees?
United Hands Relief Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Reach Education Fund ($50,000), Islamic Society of Milwaukee ($40,000) and MAS Chicago ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Hands Relief Inc?
United Hands Relief Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.1M.
What is United Hands Relief Inc?
United Hands Relief Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Arlington, TX. It holds $12.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is United Hands Relief Inc's EIN?
United Hands Relief Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2039508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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