Lifting Hands International
- Assets
- $502.7k
- Revenue
- $8.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 03/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Lifting Hands International employed 5 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 12/2021, Lifting Hands International generated $8.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 12/2021.
Since 2018, Lifting Hands International has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $12,102,794. 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
2021
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUMANITARIAN SHIPPING: SENT 21 SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF HUMANITARIAN AID SUPPLIES TO REFUGEES IN DESTINATIONS ACROSS THE GLOBE.
WELCOME PROGRAM: PROVIDED HYGIENE SUPPLIES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND OTHER AID TO RESETTLED REFUGEE FAMILIES IN UTAH.
BORDER AID: WE SEND SHIPMENTS OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO SHELTERS ALONG THE US SOUTHERN BORDER TO BENEFIT REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS.
BORDER AID PROJECT: 844,432 OF WHICH 798,890 IN GRANTS SENT 11 SHIPMENTS OF AID TO VARIOUS BORDER SHELTERS WORKING TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL AMERICAN REFUGEES SEEKING REFUGE IN THE UNITED STATES. GOAT PROJECT: 136,945 OF WHICH 96,110 IN GRANTS DISTRIBUTED MILK GOATS TO SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILIES IN JORDAN ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, & RESEARCH: 44,501 LHI 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. URGENT AID IN GREECE: 20,184, OF WHICH 2,646 IN GRANTS THROUGH PARTNERS, HELPED FUND EFFORTS TO FEED AND CLOTHE NEEDY REFUGEES IN GREECE CHIOS PEOPLES KITCHEN: 1,052 OF WHICH 512 IN GRANTS HELPED FUND KITCHEN PROVIDING FOOD TO 20 REFUGEES DAILY
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hayley Smith Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $46,400 |
Shannon Ashton Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mary Carriero Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Hamilton Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Timothy Whipple Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Steve Jones Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $32,405 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,209,290 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,265,797 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,241,695 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $160 |
| 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 | -$500 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,241,355 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,206,676 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $234,530 |
| 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 | $188,160 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,400 |
| Payroll taxes | $53,757 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,250 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,900 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,624 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $69,422 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,080 |
| All other expenses | $5,885 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,044,338 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $502,685 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $502,685 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,352 |
| 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 | $14,352 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $286,016 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $202,317 |
| 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 | $502,685 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lifting Hands International has awarded $7,194,748 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Southfield, MI PURPOSE: SUPPLIES FOR REFUGEE | $5,641,583 |
Elkhart, IN PURPOSE: SUPPLIES FOR REFUGEE | $798,890 |
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: SUPPLIES FOR REFUGEE | $754,275 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Lifting Hands International has recieved totaling $168,693.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Smith Family Foundation Inc Carmel, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $33,500 |
Doterra Healing Hands Foundation Pleasant Grove, UT PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF | $29,333 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,251 |
Sorenson Legacy Foundation Midvale, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $24,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,109 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bethesda Ministries Colorado Springs, CO | $4,747,799 | $19,748,922 |
Luke Commission Inc Sagle, ID | $15,926,571 | $20,745,366 |
Humanitarian Experience Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $1,258,081 | $14,822,616 |
Lifting Hands International Salt Lake City, UT | $502,685 | $8,241,355 |
Guara Bi Inc Las Vegas, NV | $2,785,131 | $6,283,964 |
Childrens Hopechest Inc Palmer Lake, CO | $1,198,325 | $5,781,383 |
Opportunity Education Foundation Aurora, CO | $3,852,642 | $9,119,900 |
Educate Denver, CO | $12,591,345 | $6,072,389 |
Free The Oppressed Colorado Springs, CO | $6,590,953 | $9,061,725 |
Love In Action Colorado Springs, CO | $123,482,303 | $32,008,733 |
Double Up Drive Inc Las Vegas, NV | $3,887,049 | $4,005,718 |
Hope 4 Kids International Phoenix, AZ | $1,831,552 | $4,256,777 |