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Hands Held High Foundation

Preselected recipients only Camas, Washington · EIN 843911772

Hands Held High Foundation is a private foundation in Camas, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,443 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $27,722 and the largest $55,143. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $66,581 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$66,5812$381,657
2024$55,4432$369,836

How to apply

Hands Held High 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Hands Held High Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Utah.

StateGrantsAmount
Utah2$55,443

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Church of Jesus Christ
Salt Lake City, UT
Religious charitable donation$55,143
Usu Athletics
Logan, UT
Educatinal charitable donation$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hands Held High Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Hands Held High Foundation give?

$55,443 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $27,722.

Who runs Hands Held High Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Todd Hillyard (Director) and Julie Hillyard (Director).

What does Hands Held High Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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