Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer
Preselected recipients only
Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $63,250 in 120 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. 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$63,250
- Number of grants120
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$137,202
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was down from $74,875 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 | $74,875 | 103 | $106,830 |
| 2024 | $63,250 | 120 | $137,202 |
How to apply
Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer 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
What Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 120 | $63,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful You | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bluebird Cancer Retreats - SL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Emmanuel Hospice | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids | Donation | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Holland | Donation | $1,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation | $1,000 |
| Abbey Ritter | Donation | $500 |
| Abdul Salaam | Donation | $500 |
| Alan Haga | Donation | $500 |
| Alan Thurston | Donation | $500 |
| Alica Zylstra | Donation | $500 |
| Alicia Johnson | Donation | $500 |
| Allan Murdzia | Donation | $500 |
| Angela Burgstiner | Donation | $500 |
| Anne Paulson | Donation | $500 |
| Ashley B Ondersma | Donation | $500 |
| Ashley Niswonger | Donation | $500 |
| Ben Hovingh | Donation | $500 |
| Beverly Herman | Donation | $500 |
| Bob Kraai | Donation | $500 |
| Calvin Pargo | Donation | $500 |
| Carlton Rooker | Donation | $500 |
| Carolyn Joseph | Donation | $500 |
| Carolyn Rhodes | Donation | $500 |
| Casey Murray | Donation | $500 |
| Chandra Green | Donation | $500 |
| Chyanne Green | Donation | $500 |
| Collette Taylor | Donation | $500 |
| Courtney Morefield | Donation | $500 |
| Craig Wood | Donation | $500 |
| Dale Burke | Donation | $500 |
| Dale Lynn Hodges | Donation | $500 |
| Daniel Reynolds | Donation | $500 |
| Danielle Hinkle | Donation | $500 |
| David Bray | Donation | $500 |
| David Keech | Donation | $500 |
| Deb Spoors | Donation | $500 |
| Dennis Merritt | Donation | $500 |
| Diane Hamm | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin Pettijohn MD
- Patty Jereck
- Stuart Genschaw
Questions people ask
Does Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer give?
$63,250 in tax year 2024, across 120 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer?
Its 2024 filing lists Erin Pettijohn MD (President), Patty Jereck (Secretary) and Stuart Genschaw (Treasurer).
What does Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.