Hand Foundation

EIN 56-2403164 Β· DE Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in CA, DC, NY +2
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Hand Foundation based in DE paid 25 grants totaling $1M to 18 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $371K, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIO, MOMS AGAINST POVERTY, and STANFORD UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,125,111
Giving (latest yr)
$1,011,710
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
18
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio$370,962
  • Moms Against Poverty$206,000
  • Stanford University$72,500
  • Globsec US Foundation$60,000
  • Media Matters for America$50,000

Where grants went

  • California$791,710 Β· 18 grants
  • District of Columbia$135,000 Β· 3 grants
  • New York$35,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$25,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Illinois$25,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (25)

The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio
Stanford, CA
General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation)
$370,962
Moms Against Poverty
Burlingame, CA
Hunger relief campaign
$200,000
Globsec US Foundation
Washington, DC
Charitable Event
$60,000
Media Matters for America
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted
$50,000
World Central Kitchen Incorporated
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Vernon, CA
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
Berkeley, CA
Maryam Mirzakhani Endowed Professorship Fund
$25,000
Trustees of Tufts College
Boston, MA
Food is Medicine Institute fund
$25,000
The Barack Obama Foundation
Chicago, IL
Digital Ecosystem Fund
$25,000
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
GSB Dean's Fund
$25,000
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
General & Unrestricted
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hand Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Hand Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Hand Foundation reported 25 itemized grants totaling $1M. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $371K (median $25K).

Recent recipients include THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIO, MOMS AGAINST POVERTY, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hand Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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