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Sally Mead Hands Foundation is a private corporation based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is John L M Hands Jr. It holds total assets of $30.8M. Annual income is reported at $6.7M. Total assets have grown from $16.1M in 2011 to $29.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Illinois and Maine. According to available records, Sally Mead Hands Foundation has made 206 grants totaling $8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $2.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 53 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $312K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 76 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Wisconsin, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$312K
Based on 51 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.
Sally Mead Hands Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 206 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, WI.
Sally Mead Hands Foundation has distributed a total of $8M across 206 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $312K.
Sally Mead Hands Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sally Mead Hands Foundation is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collier M Hands | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen M Hands | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John L Hands Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louise H Murphy | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$29.5M
Fair Market Value
$38.4M
Net Worth
$29.5M
Grants Paid
$2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$842K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $9.4M
Total Grants
206
Total Giving
$8M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
76
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain InstituteOPERATING FUNDS | Boulder, CO | $55K | 2023 |
| BreakthroughOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Citizens Climate Education CorpOPERATING FUNDS | Coronado, CA | $212K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife FundOPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $160K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of WisconsinOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $120K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $110K | 2023 |
| Project DrawdownOPERATING FUNDS | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustOPERATING FUNDS | Topsham, ME | $75K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Climate XchangeOPERATING FUNDS | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of WisconsinOPERATING FUNDS | Milwaukee, WI | $70K | 2023 |
| Center For Neighborhood TechnologyOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MichiganOPERATING FUNDS | Ann Arbor, MI | $70K | 2023 |
| Transportation Riders UnitedOPERATING FUNDS | Detroit, MI | $68K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of WisconsinOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $55K | 2023 |
| Renew WisconsinOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| CeresOPERATING FUNDS | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Academy Of SciencesOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Midwest Renewable EnergyOPERATING FUNDS | Custer, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteOPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Grid AlternativesOPERATING FUNDS | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Great PlainsOPERATING FUNDS | Overland Park, KS | $35K | 2023 |
| Field Museum Of Natural HistoryOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Elevate EnergyOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Ecology CenterOPERATING FUNDS | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyOPERATING FUNDS | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Michigan Environmental CouncilOPERATING FUNDS | Lansing, MI | $25K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Health Professionals For Climate ActionOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $24K | 2023 |
| Conway Area Humane SocietyOPERATING FUNDS | Conway, NH | $24K | 2023 |
| Rail Passengers AssociationOPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $21K | 2023 |
| Enterprise Community PartnersOPERATING FUNDS | Columbia, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| High Speed Rail Association IncOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Trinity Jubilee CenterOPERATING FUNDS | Lewiston, ME | $11K | 2023 |
| Environmental SustainabilityOPERATING FUNDS | Alexandria, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Center For Investigative JournalismOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $6K | 2023 |
| Maine AudubonOPERATING FUNDS | Falmouth, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Green Fire IncorporatedOPERATING FUNDS | Rhinelander, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Through These DoorsOPERATING FUNDS | Portland, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Maine Community Foundation IncOPERATING FUNDS | Ellsworth, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Inside Climate NewsOPERATING FUNDS | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Centro Hispano IncOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $4K | 2023 |
| Westover SchoolOPERATING FUNDS | Middlebury, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Colorado Water Trust IncOPERATING FUNDS | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Seeds Of PeaceOPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Wisconsin TelevisionOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago History MuseumOPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Association IncOPERATING FUNDS | Madison, WI | $1K | 2023 |
| Jen'S Friends Cancer FoundationOPERATING FUNDS | North Conway, NH | $1K | 2023 |
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