Hand Up Project
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In fiscal year 2023 to 2024 Hand Up Project had 6832 visits to the pantry feeding 11389 family members We were able to do this with t he help of 39 volunteers donating 3505 hours of their free time Distributing 167849 pounds of food security in the last 12 months Thats 832 tons and according to feeding America that would provide
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Our mission is to empower the disenfranchised with the resources needed to improve their lives
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHand Up Project is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811556228. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $112K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hand Up Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Hand Up Project is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hand Up Project has $112K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hand Up Project is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $112K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hand Up Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Hand Up Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Hand Up Project profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
In fiscal year 2023 to 2024 Hand Up Project had 6832 visits to the pantry feeding 11389 family members We were able to do this with t he help of 39 volunteers donating 3505 hours of their free time Distributing 167849 pounds of food security in the last 12 months Thats 832 tons and according to feeding America that would provide Hand Up Project is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Hand Up Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $112K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Hand Up Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hand Up Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811556228, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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HAND UP PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Hand Up Project
- What is Hand Up Project?
- Hand Up Project is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. In fiscal year 2023 to 2024 Hand Up Project had 6832 visits to the pantry feeding 11389 family members We were able to do this with t he help of 39 volunteers donating 3505 hours of their free time Distributing 167849 pounds of food security in the last 12 months Thats 832 tons and according to feeding America that would provide
- When was Hand Up Project founded?
- Hand Up Project was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Hand Up Project?
- Michael A Whitaker serves as Pantry Director.
- Where is Hand Up Project located?
- Headquartered in Portland, United States.
- What is Hand Up Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hand Up Project trustworthy?
- Hand Up Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hand Up Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811556228.
- What is Hand Up Project's website?
- http://www.handupproject.org