Jwhands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jwhands Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,307 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $550. 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$5,307
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$550
- Assets$0
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,500 the year before.
36% 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 | $2,500 | 18 | $8,519 |
| 2024 | $2,500 | 18 | $5,977 |
| 2025 | $5,307 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
Jwhands 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 Jwhands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $3,300 |
| Oregon | 5 | $1,357 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Link for Higher Ed in Prison | Education of prisoners | $550 |
| Legacy Health Nticu Nurses Ed Fund | Health care services | $307 |
| Individual | $300 | |
| Jay Heritage Center | Historical education | $300 |
| Lyndhurst National Trust | Historical education | $300 |
| NAACP Legal Def and Educ Fund | Civil rights | $300 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of Columwll | Health education | $300 |
| Friends of the Westchester Band | Musical education | $300 |
| Individual | $300 | |
| Individual | Health care services | $300 |
| Individual | Social justice education | $250 |
| Peace and Justice Works | Social justice education | $250 |
| Family Services of Westchester | Human rights | $250 |
| League of Women Voters PDX Ed Fund | Voter education | $250 |
| Individual | Education support | $250 |
| Amnesty International US | Grp 48 portland human rights | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Human rights | $200 |
| Mental Health Assocwestchester | Human rights | $200 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Social justice education | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Handelman
- Matt Handelman
- Barb Greene
Questions people ask
Does Jwhands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jwhands Foundation give?
$5,307 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Jwhands Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Handelman (President), Matt Handelman (Secretary) and Barb Greene (Treasurer).
What does Jwhands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.