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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 65-0118848

The Hand Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 131 grants and $2.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Wesley Ledesma
9100 Belvedere Rd Suite 210
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 567-9245
[email protected]
Form and materials
Specific letter request - reviewed by selection committee
Deadlines
None - generally for calendar use.
Restrictions
Primary criteria - financial need for education, merit, and selection committee criteria

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,453,235

    Grants listed
    131
    Assets, end of year
    $167,037,283

  • Tax year 2023

    $160,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $65,470

  • Tax year 2022

    $146,500

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $38,390

  • Tax year 2021

    $192,500

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $29,927

  • Tax year 2020

    $173,000

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $2,017

Grants paid in 2024

131 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL

    Organizational grant

    $700,000
  2. Community Methodist ChurchBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $170,000
  3. Glades Day SchoolBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $150,000
  4. Stetson UniversityDeland, FL

    Organizational grant

    $150,000
  5. University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL

    Organizational grant

    $125,000
  6. Glades Day SchoolBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $100,000
  7. Henderson County Rescue Squad IncHendersonvlle, NC

    Organizational grant

    $100,000
  8. Cross Training MinistriesClewiston, FL

    Organizational grant

    $100,000
  9. Connie and Ricky Sparks Scholarship FoundationHendersonville, NC

    Organizational grant

    $50,000
  10. Frontline Healing FoundationBandera, TX

    Organizational grant

    $50,000
  11. Quantum HouseMangonia Park, FL

    Organizational grant

    $40,000
  12. Dunklin Memorial Church IncOkeechobee, FL

    Organizational grant

    $35,000
  13. CROS MinistriesLK Worth BCH, FL

    Organizational grant

    $35,000
  14. Pulmonary Fibrosis FoundationChicago, IL

    Organizational grant

    $30,000
  15. Residing Hope (Florida United Methodist Children's Home)Enterprise, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  16. CIELO - Community for Innovation Entrepreneurship Leadership & OpportunityHuntington Beach, CA

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  17. Pregnancy Care CenterHermitage, TN

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  18. Lighthouse for the Blind of Palm Beaches IncWest Palm BCH, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  19. Junior League of the Palm BeachesWest Palm Beach, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  20. Trustbridge Foundation IncLakewood Ranch, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  21. Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm Beach, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  22. Boys & Girls Club of Henderson CountyHendersonville, NC

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  23. Florida Agriculture in the ClassroomGainesville, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  24. Light House Cafe Ministries of the Glades IncPahokee, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  25. Florida Fruit & Vegetable AssociationMaitland, FL

    Organizational grant

    $25,000
  26. Glades Youth ConnectionBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $21,000
  27. Willie and Estella Pyfrom Scholarship FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL

    Organizational grant

    $20,000
  28. Community Methodist ChurchBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $15,000
  29. The Refuge Ranch IncOkeechobee, FL

    Organizational grant

    $10,000
  30. Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure CoastWest Palm Beach, FL

    Organizational grant

    $10,000
  31. Belle Glade Chamber of CommerceBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $10,000
  32. City of Belle GladeBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $10,000
  33. Rotary Club of Belle GladeBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $10,000
  34. AD Disaster Relief FoundationWayne, PA

    Organizational grant

    $10,000
  35. City of Belle GladeBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $7,000
  36. Palm Beach County Sheriff's FoundationWellington, FL

    Organizational grant

    $5,000
  37. Community Methodist ChurchBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $5,000
  38. Donelson Christian AcademyNashville, TN

    Organizational grant

    $5,000
  39. Glades Youth ConnectionBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $4,000
  40. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  41. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  42. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  43. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  44. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  45. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  46. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  47. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  48. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  49. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  50. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  51. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  52. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  53. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  54. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  55. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  56. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  57. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  58. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  59. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  60. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  61. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  62. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  63. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  64. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  65. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  66. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  67. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  68. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  69. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  70. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  71. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  72. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  73. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  74. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  75. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  76. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  77. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  78. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  79. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  80. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  81. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  82. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  83. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  84. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  85. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  86. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  87. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  88. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  89. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  90. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  91. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  92. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  93. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  94. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  95. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  96. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  97. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  98. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  99. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  100. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  101. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  102. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  103. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  104. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  105. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  106. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  107. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  108. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  109. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  110. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  111. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  112. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  113. Individual

    Education grant

    $2,500
  114. Individual

    Education grant

    $1,500
  115. Individual

    Education grant

    $1,500
  116. Individual

    Education grant

    $1,500
  117. Individual

    Education grant

    $1,500
  118. Individual

    Education grant

    $1,500
  119. Western Palm Beach County Farm BureauBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $1,500
  120. Cafe 1040Watkinsville, GA

    Organizational grant

    $1,500
  121. Belle Glade Chamber of CommerceBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $1,000
  122. National YoungArts FoundationMiami, FL

    Organizational grant

    $1,000
  123. Florida TaxWatch Research Institute IncTallahassee, FL

    Organizational grant

    $1,000
  124. Cultural Council of Palm Beach CountyLK Worth BCH, FL

    Organizational grant

    $1,000
  125. University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL

    Organizational grant

    $375
  126. Clewiston MuseumClewiston, FL

    Organizational grant

    $350
  127. Arts4All FloridaTampa, FL

    Organizational grant

    $250
  128. Arts4All FloridaTampa, FL

    Organizational grant

    $250
  129. Clewiston MuseumClewiston, FL

    Organizational grant

    $250
  130. Belle Glade Chamber of CommerceBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $160
  131. Belle Glade Chamber of CommerceBelle Glade, FL

    Organizational grant

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education7 grants $1,230,37575% of the total
  2. Religion3 grants $170,00010% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $70,0004% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $60,0004% of the total
  5. Mental health1 grant $50,0003% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $25,0002% of the total
  7. 2 other causes7 grants $29,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida42 grants $1,939,235
  2. North Carolina3 grants $175,000
  3. Texas1 grant $50,000
  4. Illinois1 grant $30,000
  5. Tennessee2 grants $30,000
  6. California1 grant $25,000
  7. Pennsylvania1 grant $10,000
  8. Georgia1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Ruben Ledesma JrSecretary/Treasurer Hours 15Pay $119,187
  • Paul OrsenigoVice President Hours 2Pay $21,687
  • Patrick T AltmanDirector Hours 2Pay $21,687
  • P Derek OrsenigoDirector Hours 2Pay $21,687
  • Wesley A LedesmaDirector Hours 2Pay $21,687
  • Thomas L AltmanDirector Hours 2Pay $21,687

The return

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