By the Hand Foundation
Accepts applications
By the Hand Foundation is a private foundation in Rocky River, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $9,390 and the largest $5.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.2 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$9,390
- Largest grant$5.1 million
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $52,972 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,368 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $52,972 | 8 | $935,553 |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 6 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cathy Soprano 20545 Center Ridge Rd Suite 200, Rocky River, OH 44116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 201-9441 |
| What to submit | Letter describing organizations's charitable purpose |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $5.2 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation Daf | Assistance to the underprivileged | $5.1 million |
| United Cerebral Palsy | Advance individuals with cerebral pa | $64,338 |
| See Attached for Additional | See attached | $13,779 |
| Catholic Extension Society | Assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Geauga Humane Society | Animal rescue | $1,800 |
| Salvation Army | Assistance to the underprivileged | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathleen Soprano
- Christopher Cook
- Paul Soprano
- Maxwell Trubiano
- Liinda Srneck
Questions people ask
Does By the Hand Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does By the Hand Foundation give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $9,390.
Who runs By the Hand Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathleen Soprano (Director), Christopher Cook (Director), Paul Soprano (Director) and Maxwell Trubiano (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.