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A Hand Up Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in LEOMINSTER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Gregg P Liscotti. It holds total assets of $8K. Annual income is reported at $40K. Total assets have grown from $927 in 2011 to $4K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, A Hand Up Charitable Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $708K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $76K in 2020 to $122K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $417K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $50K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maryland, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
A Hand Up Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, MN, MD.
A Hand Up Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $708K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $50K.
A Hand Up Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
A Hand Up Charitable Foundation is headquartered in LEOMINSTER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg P Lisciotti | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Scribner Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$122K
Total Assets
$4K
Fair Market Value
$4K
Net Worth
$4K
Grants Paid
$122K
Contributions
$120K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$248
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$708K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Street InnOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Net MinistriesOPERATIONS | West St Paul, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| St Cecilia ChurchOPERATIONS | Leominster, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities OfOPERATIONS | Charlestown, MA | $16K | 2023 |
| The Shine InitiativeOPERATIONS | Leominster, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Bankhometown NeighborsOPERATION | Lancaster | $10K | 2023 |
| Friedreich'S Ataxia Research AllianOPERATION | Downingtown, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Pan Mass Challenge - Jimmy FundOPERATIONS | Needham, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ma Gen'L Brig - Maria Marttell WintOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Greater Boston Food BankOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Parents UniteOPERATIONS | Westborough, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Leominster Education Foundation IncOPERATIONS | Leominster, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Home For Little WanderersOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Room To GrowOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Montachusett Opportunity CouncilOPERATIONS | Fitchburg, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Fitchburg State UniversityOPERATIONS | Fitchburg, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Our Father'S HouseOPERATIONS | Fitchburg, MA | $10K | 2021 |
| Navy Seal FoundationOPERATIONS | Virginia Beach, VA | $8K | 2021 |
| On-Site AcademyOPERATIONS | Westminster, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Fitchburg-LeominOPERATIONS | Leominster, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox FoundationOPERATIONS | Hagerstown, MD | $5K | 2021 |
| Oblates Of The Virgin MaryOPERATIONS | Boston, MA | $1K | 2021 |
| St Cecilia'S ChurchOPERATIONS | Leominster, MA | $20K | 2020 |
| Leominster Education FoundationOPERATIONS | Leominster, MA | $10K | 2020 |
| The Estelle FundOPERATIONS | Fitchburg, MA | $5K | 2020 |