Hand Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hand Family Foundation is a private foundation in Spring, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $241,700 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $66,200. 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$241,700
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$66,200
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $258,300 the year before.
10% 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 | $224,900 | 20 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $258,300 | 20 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $241,700 | 20 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Hand Family 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $229,700 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Assistance Ministries | General fund. | $66,200 |
| John Wesley Methodist Church | General fund. | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General fund. | $36,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General fund. | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Country | General fund. | $10,000 |
| Reach Unlimited | General fund. | $10,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General fund. | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of Houston | General fund. | $10,000 |
| Houston Children's Charity | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund. | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | General fund. | $4,000 |
| Operation Smile | General fund. | $3,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | General fund | $2,500 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | General fund | $2,500 |
| Kennedy's Disease Association | General fund | $2,500 |
| March of Dimes | General fund. | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | General fund. | $2,500 |
| Houston Food Bank | General fund. | $2,000 |
| Star of Hope | General fund. | $2,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General fund. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Leah Hand
- Ruth G Rowe
- Bobby Lavelle Tyer
- Robert A Eckels
- Susan Hand
- Allison Hand
Questions people ask
Does Hand Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hand Family Foundation give?
$241,700 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Hand Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Leah Hand (President), Ruth G Rowe (Board of Directors), Bobby Lavelle Tyer (Board of Directors) and Robert A Eckels (Board of Directors) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hand Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.