Project Hand Up, operating under the name Be The Changeproject Hand Up, is located in West Warwick, RI. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (K34) the organization is classified as: Congregate Meals, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Be The Changeproject Hand Up 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 12/2022, Be The Changeproject Hand Up generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.9% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE HELP TO HOMELESS AND IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS & THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDING GROCERIES AT A AT A FRACTION OF THE COST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE HELP TO LOCAL IMPOVERISHED/HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS & THEIR FAMILIES IN OBTAINING GROCERIES AT A FRACTION OF THE COST.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Coreen St Jean President/treasurer | Officer | 45 | $0 |
Heidi Audet Secretary | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Mindy Horan Vice President | Officer | 45 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,146,479 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $946,685 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,146,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,607 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,167,086 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $550 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,562 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $508 |
Office expenses | $3,067 |
Information technology | $3,274 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,697 |
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 | $19,907 |
Insurance | $13,239 |
All other expenses | $966,899 |
Total functional expenses | $1,082,830 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $338,605 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,142 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $53,000 |
Total assets | $430,747 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $430,747 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $430,747 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Project Hand Up has recieved totaling $599,786.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation North Kingstown, RI PURPOSE: PROGRAM OPERATION | $564,786 |
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: PROJECT HAND UP; COVID-19 VACCINATION INCENTIVE FUND GRANT | $35,000 |
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The Cornerstone Foundation Incorporated Rockville, CT | $575,546 | $2,312,347 |
Open Table Inc Concord, MA | $2,972,158 | $2,292,194 |
Project Hand Up West Warwick, RI | $430,747 | $1,167,086 |
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc New Haven, CT | $2,319,991 | $1,320,959 |
Community Soup Kitchen Inc New Haven, CT | $923,685 | $836,544 |
Berkshire Food Project Inc North Adams, MA | $393,853 | $438,181 |
Sunrise Cafe New Haven Inc New Haven, CT | $81,525 | $0 |
Daily Bread Leominster, MA | $19,658 | $0 |