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Hands Across the Sea Inc

EIN 20-5897380 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

The organization is dedicated to raising the literacy levels of caribbean children by sending new books, creating libraries and fostering ongoing sustainability with mentoring and educator professional development.

68 Harrison AvenueBoston, MA 02111

www.handsacrossthesea.net

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

51st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

17th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$401,281

Down $107,942 (-21%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,724

Up $748 (+6.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$389,557

Down $108,690 (-22%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$311,856

Down $278,260 (-47%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$420,546

Down $269,949 (-39%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$108,690

Down $8,311 (-8.3%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $68,785Liabilities 2011: $8142011Assets 2012: $102,820Net Assets 2012: $102,8202012Assets 2013: $130,334Liabilities 2013: $1,883Net Assets 2013: $128,4512013Assets 2014: $95,144Liabilities 2014: $15,397Net Assets 2014: $79,7472014Assets 2015: $253,158Liabilities 2015: $31,775Net Assets 2015: $221,3832015Assets 2016: $321,704Liabilities 2016: $17,350Net Assets 2016: $304,3542016Assets 2017: $207,400Liabilities 2017: $9,877Net Assets 2017: $197,5232017Assets 2018: $151,989Liabilities 2018: $8,906Net Assets 2018: $143,0832018Assets 2019: $232,412Liabilities 2019: $8,391Net Assets 2019: $224,0212019Assets 2020: $307,274Liabilities 2020: $37,491Net Assets 2020: $269,7832020Assets 2021: $416,223Liabilities 2021: $2,598Net Assets 2021: $413,6252021Assets 2022: $603,340Liabilities 2022: $4,714Net Assets 2022: $598,6262022Assets 2023: $509,223Liabilities 2023: $10,976Net Assets 2023: $498,2472023Assets 2024: $401,281Liabilities 2024: $11,724Net Assets 2024: $389,5572024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$401,281
Liabilities$11,724
Net Assets$389,557

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $142,658Expenses 2011: $118,152Net Income 2011: $24,5062011Revenue 2012: $187,169Expenses 2012: $152,320Net Income 2012: $34,8492012Revenue 2013: $319,498Expenses 2013: $293,867Net Income 2013: $25,6312013Revenue 2014: $438,692Expenses 2014: $487,396Net Income 2014: -$48,7042014Revenue 2015: $610,615Expenses 2015: $468,979Net Income 2015: $141,6362015Revenue 2016: $658,067Expenses 2016: $575,096Net Income 2016: $82,9712016Revenue 2017: $441,548Expenses 2017: $548,379Net Income 2017: -$106,8312017Revenue 2018: $504,932Expenses 2018: $559,372Net Income 2018: -$54,4402018Revenue 2019: $566,866Expenses 2019: $485,928Net Income 2019: $80,9382019Revenue 2020: $590,175Expenses 2020: $544,413Net Income 2020: $45,7622020Revenue 2021: $563,515Expenses 2021: $419,673Net Income 2021: $143,8422021Revenue 2022: $679,884Expenses 2022: $494,883Net Income 2022: $185,0012022Revenue 2023: $590,116Expenses 2023: $690,495Net Income 2023: -$100,3792023Revenue 2024: $311,856Expenses 2024: $420,546Net Income 2024: -$108,6902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$311,856
Expenses$420,546
Net Income-$108,690

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.01$0.12$3.90$3.12$4.21$1.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.09$0.11$4.98$5.90$6.90$1.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.03$0.05$5.99$6.80$4.95$1.85
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.16$0.03$4.14$5.64$4.20$1.44
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.07$0.37$2.70$5.90$5.44$0.46
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.32$0.08$2.24$5.67$4.86$0.81
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.09$1.43$5.05$5.59$0.54
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.10$1.98$4.42$5.48$1.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.22$0.17$3.04$6.58$5.75$0.83
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.53$0.32$2.21$6.11$4.69$1.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.15$0.80$4.39$4.87$0.49
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.30$0.02$1.28$3.19$2.94$0.26
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$1.03$1.87$1.52$0.35
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.69$0.01$1.43$1.18$0.25
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$311,856
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization is dedicated to raising the literacy levels of caribbean children by sending new books, creating libraries and fostering ongoing sustainability with mentoring and educator professional development.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$241,719$204,155▼ $37,564
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$114,578$117,956▲ $3,378
Pledges and Grants Receivable$152,775$78,242▼ $74,533
Accounts Receivable-$928-
Inventories for Sale or Use$151$0▼ $151
Intangible Assets$0--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0--
Total Assets$509,223$401,281▼ $107,942
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,976$11,724▲ $748
Total Liabilities$10,976$11,724▲ $748
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$418,980$384,061▼ $34,919
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$79,267$5,496▼ $73,771
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$498,247$389,557▼ $108,690
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$509,223$401,281▼ $107,942
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amanda SherlipExecutive DirectorFT$149,750$9,999$159,749

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Leah GarrattBoard Chair
Anne Joseph PhdDirector
Jamelyn EbelackerDirector
Jennifer MccarthyDirector
Koren NortonDirector
Allegra AsplundhDirector Through 10/2024
Yah-hanna Jenkins LeysSecretary
Viviane Scott JdTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$308,398
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,378
Other Revenue
$80
All Other Contributions
$308,398
Change in Net Assets
$-108,690

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$311,856
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,559
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$315,415
Total Revenue per Form 990
$311,856
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$239,141
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$181,405
Total Fundraising Expense$31,244
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$137,804$12,040$9,905$159,749
Fees for Services Other$109,122$23,741$11,386$144,249
Payroll Taxes$9,876$868$712$11,456
Fees for Services Accounting$0$10,560$0$10,560
Other Salaries and Wages$10,200$0$0$10,200
Office Expenses$3,524$3,330$2,908$9,762
Information Technology$1,324$896$6,321$8,541
Travel$5,510$0$0$5,510
Other Expenses$0$3,092$0$3,092
All Other Expenses$1,684$1,250$0$2,934
Insurance$0$1,598$0$1,598
Total Functional Expenses$328,311$60,991$31,244$420,546

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$424,105
Expenses per Audited Statements$420,546
Total Expenses per Form 990$420,546
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,559
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
13
Spending
$97,735

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Central AmericaProgram; Literacy LinksProg. monitoring & supplies013$97,735
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Hands Across the Sea Inc
EIN
20-5897380
Phone
6177559896
Address
68 HARRISON AVENUE, BOSTON, MA 02111

Signing Officer

Name
Amanda Sherlip
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6177559896
Signed
2025-05-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Leah Garratt
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
1
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Caliri Mancini & Barbieri Pc
Address
1 Worthington Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Preparer
Nancy L Mancini
Phone
4012683926
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other

Committees meet and make decisions; however, full board vote is required to authorize any actions.

Pt VI, Line 11B

A draft of the form 990 is reviewed in detail by the executive director and treasurer. After review and approval by these individuals, authorization is given to file in final form.

Pt VI, Line 12C

The conflict of interest policy is reviewed by all board members who sign a written statement annually. Conflicts, if any, are discussed as they arise.

Pt VI, Line 15A

The executive committee votes to pay compensation after review of qualifications. Guidestar.orgs compensation report is used to determine reasonable compensation.

Pt VI, Line 15B

SEE THE RESPONSE FOR LINE 15a ABOVE.

Pt VI, Line 19

Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available to the public as requested.

Pt XII, Line 2C

The executive director and treasurer, with input from other board members, review the qualifications of the audit firm before hiring.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Literacy links fees 97735. 97735. 0. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Bookkeeping services 7569. 0. 7569. 0.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Other professional fees 38945. 11387. 16172. 11386.

Financial Statement Notes

Other

The organization evaluates all signficant tax positions as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the united states. The organization does not believe it has taken any tax positions that would require the recognition of a tax liability or any unrealized tax benefit that would either increase or decrease within the next twelve months. Tax years that are open for examination by taxing authorities are generally the last three tax year-ends.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION EVALUATES ALL SIGNFICANT TAX POSITIONS AS REQUIRED BY ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE IT HAS TAKEN ANY TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE THE RECOGNITION OF A TAX LIABILITY OR ANY UNREALIZED TAX BENEFIT THAT WOULD EITHER INCREASE OR DECREASE WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. TAX YEARS THAT ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES ARE GENERALLY THE LAST THREE TAX YEAR-ENDS.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Program; Literacy Links
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0EACH SCHOOL IS VISITED EACH YEAR TO DETERMINE THEIR LIBRARY AND LITERACY NEEDS. IN SOME CASES, THE SCHOOL ASKS FOR EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS TO PAY FOR PHYSICAL UPGRADES TO THE LIBRARY OR FOR A STIPEND FOR A LIBRARY WORKER. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES DETERMINATIONS BASED ON NEED, GOOD STEWARDSHIP OF THE FUNDS, AND ABILITY TO REPORT ON WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE GRANT FUNDS. EACH SCHOOL IS VISITED BEFORE ALLOWING A GRANT REQUEST, AND EACH SCHOOL IS MONITORED BY PHONE AND FACE-TO-FACE VISITS WITHIN A YEAR AFTER MAKING THE GRANTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COMMITTEES MEET AND MAKE DECISIONS; HOWEVER, FULL BOARD VOTE IS REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE ANY ACTIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER. AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THESE INDIVIDUALS, AUTHORIZATION IS GIVEN TO FILE IN FINAL FORM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS WHO SIGN A WRITTEN STATEMENT ANNUALLY. CONFLICTS, IF ANY, ARE DISCUSSED AS THEY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTES TO PAY COMPENSATION AFTER REVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS. GUIDESTAR.ORGS COMPENSATION REPORT IS USED TO DETERMINE REASONABLE COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SEE THE RESPONSE FOR LINE 15a ABOVE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUESTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER, WITH INPUT FROM OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, REVIEW THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE AUDIT FIRM BEFORE HIRING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7LITERACY LINKS FEES 97735. 97735. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 7569. 0. 7569. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 38945. 11387. 16172. 11386.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g

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