Lifting Hands International
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $14.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 03/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-1708977
Organization Overview
Lifting Hands International is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lifting Hands International employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lifting Hands International 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 12/2023, Lifting Hands International generated $14.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 64.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Lifting Hands International has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $27,801,375. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LIFTING HANDS INTERNATIONAL IS A GRASSROOTS HUMANITARIAN NONPROFIT MOVEMENT DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CLEAR AND MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR COMMUNITY TO HELP REFUGEES, BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UTAH PROGRAM: AS PART OF OUR RESETTLEMENT SERVICES, WE SET UP 362 APARTMENTS FOR REFUGEES. SENT 18 CONTAINERS OF INTERNATIONAL AID AND 7 SHIPMENTS OF AID TO ORGANIZATIONS SHELTERING MIGRANTS IN TEXAS, ARIZONA, AND CALIFORNIA.
REFUGEE CENTER IN GREECE: $428,754.49 INCLUDING $108,281.99 IN GRANTSMAINTAIN THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF CENTER IN GREECE WHICH INCLUDES A LIBRARY, EDUCATION FACILITIES, CHILDREN'S CENTER, AND A FEMALE FOCUSED SPACE.GOAT PROJECT: $375,111.57 INCLUDING $328,113 IN GRANTSDISTRIBUTED MILK GOATS TO SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILIES IN JORDAN.GAZA: $126,003.28 INCLUDING $111,500 IN GRANTSSOURCE FOOD, WATER AND HYGIENE ITEMS TO MEET BASIC NEEDS INSIDE GAZA AND SOUTHERIN ISRAEL. PROVIDE TRAUMA THERAPY TO AID WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS.ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, & RESEARCH: $85,164LHI REPRESENTATIVES ATTENDED AND SPOKE AT CONFERENCES AROUND THE WORLD RAISING AWARENESS REGARDING THE PLIGHT OF REFUGEES AND HOW TO HELP. WE ALSO INITIATED RESEARCH PROJECTS TO GATHER DATA FOR BOTH OPERATIONAL AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PURPOSES.TURKEY RESPONSE: $77,085.71 INCLUDING $56,050 IN GRANTSPROVIDE 6 MONTHS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID AND MOBILE MEDICAL CARE IN TURKEY TO HELP THOSE IMPACTED BY THE FEBRUARY 2023 EARTHQUAKES.
UKRAINE RESPONSE: DELIVERED 1,057 TONS OF AID IN THE FORM OF FOOD, FIRST AID SUPPLIES, STOVES, AND WINTER CLOTHING AND BLANKETS TO 80 FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES SEVERLY IMPACTED BY RUSSIA'S INVASION. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES WORKING WITH UKRAINIAN BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS: PROVIDED BOOKKEEPING, FISCAL STEWARDSHIP, AND STRATEGIC PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR SEVERAL FISCALLY-SPONSORED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE HELPING REFUGEES BUT NOT YET REGISTERED TO FUNCTION ON THEIR OWN AS INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hayley Smith Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $59,832 |
Timothy Whipple Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Steve Jones Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mary Carriero Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Shannon Ashton Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Hamilton Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $14,514,246 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,650,856 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,514,246 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $20,851 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,835 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,536,932 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,820,193 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,008 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,024,093 |
| 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 | $441,909 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,210 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,913 |
| Fees for services: Management | $219,449 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,926 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,161 |
| Office expenses | $60,374 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $201,423 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,300 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,882 |
| All other expenses | $57,418 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,504,633 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $517,477 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,120,335 |
| 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 | $10,179 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,647,991 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,498 |
| Grants payable | $120,242 |
| 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 | $295,740 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $698,118 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $654,133 |
| 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 | $1,647,991 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lifting Hands International has awarded $7,953,414 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STAND WITH UKRAINE PURPOSE: GRANT TO PROVIDE WINTER AND HOUSING SUPPORT FOR IDPS | $16,000 |
HELPING HAND FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: GRANT TO BUILD CLASSROOMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN JORDAN TO MAKE SPACE FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN | $31,725 |
FORPEACE PURPOSE: SUPPLIES FOR IDPS IN UKRAINE | $64,225 |
HELPING HAND FOR RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSE: SUPPLIES FOR REFUGEES IN CAMPS IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES | $3,566,454 |
FORPEACE PURPOSE: GRANT TO PROVIDE WINTER AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR IDPS | $22,544 |
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE PURPOSE: SUPPLIES FOR REFUGEES SEEKING ASSISTANCE AT SHELTERS IN THE US | $2,180,348 |