Lending Hand Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lending Hand Inc is a private foundation in Cambridge, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$286,360
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25,099 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $25,099 | 9 | $246,197 |
| 2024 | $13,500 | 9 | $286,360 |
How to apply
Lending Hand Inc 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 Lending Hand Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $5,250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $750 |
| New York | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institue for Justice | Social justice | $4,500 |
| Individual | Aid to refugees | $1,500 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable healthcare | $1,500 |
| Community Alliance With Family Farm | Promotion of agriculture | $1,500 |
| Earthjustice | Ecological preservation | $1,500 |
| Individual | Education | $750 |
| Community Food Bank of Southern Ari | Alleviation of hunger | $750 |
| Individual | Alleviation of hunger | $750 |
| Individual | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Hudson
- Richard L Hudson
- Michael D Hudson
- Benoit Hudson
Questions people ask
Does Lending Hand Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lending Hand Inc give?
$13,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Lending Hand Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Hudson (Chair), Richard L Hudson (Vice-Chair), Michael D Hudson (Treasurer) and Benoit Hudson (Secretary).
What does Lending Hand Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.