Hand Foundation
Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 562403164 · Private foundation
Based in Wilmington, Delaware, Hand Foundation has awarded $4.5M across 257 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Hand Foundation funds
Hand Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, disability services, economic development, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, indigenous, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | Stanford, CA | $371K | 2025 |
| Trustees of Tufts College The White House Conference on Nutrition Planning Fund | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Moms Against Poverty Hunger relief campaign | Burlingame, CA | $200K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Hand Foundation
Hand Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Hand Foundation
- Does Hand Foundation accept grant applications?
- Hand Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Hand Foundation fund?
- Hand Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio, Trustees of Tufts College, Moms Against Poverty. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Hand Foundation give in grants?
- Hand Foundation reported $622K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.5M over 257 grants.
- Where is Hand Foundation located?
- Hand Foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 562403164.
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