Hand Forward Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hand Forward Foundation is a private foundation in Nixa, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,541 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. 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$3,541
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$37,483
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,350 the year before.
75% 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 | $13,040 | 6 | $71,232 |
| 2024 | $3,350 | 4 | $52,736 |
| 2025 | $3,541 | 4 | $37,483 |
How to apply
Hand Forward 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 Forward Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $3,541 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Watching over Whiskers | Feline adoption & care of homeless | $1,500 |
| Breast Cancer Foundation of Ozarks | donation for marketing of free mamograms | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | donation for educational classes for the public | $1,000 |
| Nixa Public Schools | donation of supplies | $41 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Koenigsfeld
- Michele Brooks
- Dave Koenigsfeld
- Garritt Weber
Questions people ask
Does Hand Forward Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hand Forward Foundation give?
$3,541 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Hand Forward Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amy Koenigsfeld (President), Michele Brooks (Vice-President), Dave Koenigsfeld (Secretary & Treasurer) and Garritt Weber (Member).
What does Hand Forward Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.