Dirty Hands Project
Preselected recipients only
Dirty Hands Project is a private foundation in North Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,800 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,300. 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$21,800
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,300
- Assets$172,932
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $130,857 |
| 2025 | $21,800 | 5 | $172,932 |
How to apply
Dirty Hands Project 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 Dirty Hands Project funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $21,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Amherst Foundation | Graduate Studies Programming | $10,300 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Merrimack Valley YMCA | Support Summer Camp | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Moughan
- Josh Moughan
- Jessica Pelletier
- Meg Moughan
- Kristin Bixby
- Evan Augustine
- Amy Kenneally
- Matt Bazirgan
- Jack Moughan
- Andrea Bettencourt
- Elizabeth Ewing
Questions people ask
Does Dirty Hands Project accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dirty Hands Project give?
$21,800 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Dirty Hands Project?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Moughan (President), Josh Moughan (Vice President), Jessica Pelletier (Treasurer) and Meg Moughan (Clerk) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Dirty Hands Project fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.