HAND Foundation
Preselected recipients only
HAND Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $370,962. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$370,962
- Assets$26.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $655,386 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $268,500 | 24 | $20.0 million |
| 2023 | $655,386 | 27 | $24.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 25 | $26.0 million |
How to apply
HAND 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 HAND Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $791,710 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $135,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio | General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) | $370,962 |
| Moms Against Poverty | Hunger relief campaign | $200,000 |
| Globsec US Foundation | Charitable Event | $60,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mathematical Sciences Research Institute | Maryam Mirzakhani Endowed Professorship Fund | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | GSB Dean's Fund | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Digital Ecosystem Fund | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Food is Medicine Institute fund | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | For the support of the studies of Dr. Michael Fischbach | $15,000 |
| Menlo School | HAND Foundation Fellowships fund - for travel, materials, lodging, and expenses for students undertaking an in-depth investigation, scholarly research, or social entrepreneurship project within the US or abroad over the summer | $13,248 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Ruth Bader Ginsburg Liberty Center fund | $10,000 |
| Khan Academy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Moms Against Poverty | For the Purchasing of Needed Items for 24-Hour Rehabilitation and care center for intellectually disabled girls aged 14 and up project | $6,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of San Francisco Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | For Iranian Stanford Alumni Association, ISAA fund | $5,000 |
| Visionary Women | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Menlo School | Youth Philanthropy Project | $4,000 |
| Stanford University | BioJam fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nasrin Hashemi
- Noosheen Hashemi
- Farzad Nazem
Questions people ask
Does HAND Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HAND Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs HAND Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nasrin Hashemi (Dir, Treas), Noosheen Hashemi (Dir, Pres) and Farzad Nazem (Dir, Sec).
What does HAND Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and education.