A Hand Up Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
A Hand Up Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Leominster, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$51,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6,317
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $122,000 | 8 | $3,752 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 5 | $7,667 |
| 2025 | $51,000 | 5 | $6,317 |
How to apply
A Hand Up Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $21,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Frist Project | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Shine Initiative | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Alzheimers Association | Operations | $5,000 |
| City of Leominster Italian Festival | Operations | $5,000 |
| Blue star mothers Mass chapter 1 | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregg P Lisciotti
- John Scribner Jr
Questions people ask
Does A Hand Up Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A Hand Up Charitable Foundation give?
$51,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs A Hand Up Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gregg P Lisciotti (Trustee) and John Scribner Jr (Trustee).