Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation is a private foundation in Montara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,300 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $8,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,300
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$8,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $22,500 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,500 | 14 | $567,098 |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 12 | $0 |
| 2025 | $47,300 | 20 | $0 |
How to apply
Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $19,000 |
| California | 12 | $15,800 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA For UNHCR | Contribution to General Fund | $8,500 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $7,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to general fund | $5,000 |
| Amnesty International | Contribution to General Fund | $4,000 |
| Amfar | Contribution to general fund | $4,000 |
| Coastside Land Trust | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Middle East Childrens' Alliance | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Sanchez Art Center | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Contribution to the General Fund | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Contribution to General Fund. | $2,000 |
| Project Open Hand | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| Raphael House | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer | Contribution to General Fund | $1,000 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | Contribution to General Fund | $1,000 |
| Kpfa | Charitable Contributions | $500 |
| California State Parks | Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| The Public Truth Media Foundation | Contribution to the General Fund. | $500 |
| Wikipedia and Wikimedia Foundation | Contribution to General Fund | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Michaels
Questions people ask
Does Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation give?
$47,300 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jan Michaels (President & CEO).
What does Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.