Hands Across The Water Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 03/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3167509
Organization Overview
Hands Across The Water Inc is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (P31) the organization is classified as: Adoption, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hands Across The Water Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hands Across The Water Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Hands Across The Water Inc generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HANDS ACROSS THE WATER (HATW) PROVIDES A SPECTRUM OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INCLUDING IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATEWIDE FOSTER CARE CONTRACTED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH A GOAL OF ENSURING THAT CHILDREN ARE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND CARED FOR IN THEIR FAMILY OF ORIGIN WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN 2021, 150 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, WITH 72 YOUTH ACHEIVING PERMANENCY IN THAT SAME YEAR THROUGH RETURN HOME, GUARDIANSHIP, OR ADOPTION.
ADOPTION SERVICES, INCLUDING STATE WARD ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION, AND INFANT ADOPTION SERVICES: STATE WARD ADOPTION MATCHES CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE UNABLE TO RETURN HOME WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES INCLUDING RELATIVES OF THE CHILD, NON-RELATIVE FOSTER PARENTS, OR A RECRUITED ADOPTIVE FAMILY. INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION PRIMARILY ASSISTS US CITIZEN FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADOPT FAMILY MEMBERS OR UNRELATED CHILDREN FROM PROGRAM COUNTRIES INCLUDING MEXICO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, AND BULGARIA. HATW ALSO ASSISTS FAMILIES INTERESTED IN ADOPTING FROM CHINA THROUGH A PARTNER PROGRAM. INFANT ADOPTION SERVICES INCLUDES FREE, CHOICE-BASED, NON-COERCIVE COUNSELING TO PREGNANT WOMEN WHO ARE CONSIDERING MAKING A VOLUNTARY ADOPTION PLAN. 8 WOMEN RECEIVED COUNSELING IN 2021. IN 2021, HATW COMPLETED A TOTAL OF 36 ADOPTIONS AMONG OUR THREE PROGRAMS.
IN HOME SERVICES: CONTRACTED THROUGH MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. HATW PROVIDED INTENSIVE PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE VISITATION SERVICES TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF HAVING THEIR CHILDREN REMOVED OR WHO ARE WORKING TOWARDS REUNIFICATION FROM FOSTER CARE. ENDING IN 2021, 102 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED IN HOME PARENT EDUCATION SERVICES TO IMPROVE HOME SAFETY AND CAPACITY AS PARENTS AND FAMILIES.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: HATW PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON TRAUMA, GRIEF AND LOSS, FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ISSUES, AND MARITAL, PARENTING, AND ADJUSTMENT ISSUES. NUMEROUS INSURANCE PLANS ARE ACCEPTED INCLUDING SEVERAL MEDICAID HMOS, AS WELL AS SLIDING SCALE AND PRIVATE PAY CLIENTS. IN 2021, 80 CHILDREN AND ADULTS BENEFITTED FROM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AT HATW.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine Page Sander Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $83,128 |
Melissa Daneshyar President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rick Modglin-Green Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Belinda Needham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Darlene Helzerman Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Craig Fry Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $8,703 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $53,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,497 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,101,609 |
| Investment income | $1,555 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$97 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,266,574 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $690,182 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $37,514 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,128 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,564 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,703,399 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $203,755 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,957 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,359 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,567 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,235 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,824 |
| Office expenses | $60,827 |
| Information technology | $13,503 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $172,418 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,604 |
| Insurance | $44,917 |
| All other expenses | $26,932 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,372,410 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $283,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $832,698 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $317,393 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,910 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,239 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,349 |
| Total assets | $1,450,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,514 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,450 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $63,964 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,315,736 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $71,059 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,450,759 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Hands Across The Water Inc has recieved totaling $35,638.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Operation Underground Railroad Inc Anaheim, CA PURPOSE: ADOPTION EXPENSES | $20,000 |
Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $5,360 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $278 |
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