My Child's Hand Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
My Child's Hand Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $82,775 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,280. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$82,775
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,280
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,904 the year before.
95% of its 2024 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 | $52,904 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $82,775 | 21 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William T and Lorayne Pasqua 47 Hillspoint Rd, Westport, CT 06880 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 221-1288 |
| What to submit | In writing to the foundation's address |
| Restrictions | Pediatric cancer patients and food allergy research/education |
What My Child's Hand Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Arizona. It also paid $515 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $50,280 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $8,601 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $7,077 |
| New York | 4 | $2,772 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $530 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make A Wish Foundatoin | Pediatric cancer coping | $50,280 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Patient financial assistance | $10,000 |
| Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc | To fund research on prevention and treatment of food allergies | $5,075 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | To fund research on als treatments | $2,000 |
| The Andrew McDonough B Foundation | Provide financial assistance to families of children with cancer | $2,000 |
| Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association | Provide support to all affected by crps/rsd | $2,000 |
| Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement | To help create a safer and more loving communities | $1,500 |
| The Susan Fund | To provide financial assistance to students with cancer | $1,500 |
| Joe Andruzzi Foundation | Patient financial assistance | $1,026 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Patient financial assistance | $1,000 |
| Red Sneakers | Provide financial assistance in protecting people with food allergies | $1,000 |
| Individual | Patient financial assistance | $772 |
| American Childhood Cancer Org | Pediatric cancer coping | $530 |
| Berni & Murcer | Pediatric cancer coping | $530 |
| Mikey's Way Foundation | Pediatric cancer coping | $530 |
| The Tommy Fund | Patient financial assistance | $517 |
| Angkor Hospital for Children | Patient financial assistance | $515 |
| Elijah Alavi Foundation Inc | Provide financial assistance in protecting children with food allergies and asthma | $500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | To help provide guide dogs to people with vision loss | $500 |
| Mission | Patient financial assistance | $500 |
| Team Impact | To provide support for children w/ serious illness and disability | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Pasqua
- Lorayne Pasqua
Questions people ask
Does My Child's Hand Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does My Child's Hand Foundation Trust give?
$82,775 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs My Child's Hand Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists William T Pasqua (Grantor/Trustee) and Lorayne Pasqua (Trustee).
What does My Child's Hand Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.