Lend A Hand Society
Accepts applications
Lend A Hand Society is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $278,278 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $278,278 and the largest $278,278. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$278,278
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$278,278
- Largest grant$278,278
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $258,949 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,022 | 1 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $258,949 | 1 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $278,278 | 1 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy Cooper 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 338-5301 |
| What to submit | Written request from a non profit agency on the letterhead which is exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code |
| Restrictions | Based on funds available and other requests under consideration |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $278,278 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Public Non Profit Organizat | Fianncial status | $278,278 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Inui
- Terrence McMahon
- Mark Chadbourne
- Elizabeth Kendrick
- Adam Isaacson
- Thomas Dahill
- Robert Sessions
- William Gregor
- Darcy Fuguet
- Ian Marlier
- Erica Harmon
- Raphael Brickman
- Lynda Freshman
- Mary Ellen Normen
- Susan Weaver
Questions people ask
Does Lend A Hand Society accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lend A Hand Society give?
$278,278 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $278,278.
Who runs Lend A Hand Society?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Inui (Trustee), Terrence McMahon (Trustee), Mark Chadbourne (Trustee) and Elizabeth Kendrick (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.