Hand in Hand Ministries Inc

“The 990 is reviewed by the budget and finance committee which includes the board treasurer. The final completed 990 is given to the board subsequent to filing.”

“File kept of signed forms and periodically checked to be sure all board members have a signed form on file.”

“The executive committee of the board reviews the ceo's salary and performance annually.”

“The executive committee of the board reviews and approves the total management salary budget annually.”

“An annual report with summary financial information and the 990 are available on our website, www.myhandinhand.org, as well as through www.guidestar.org. Additionally, audited financial statements and the 990 as well as governing and conflict of interest policy are available on request.”

“Please note that marla cautill (ceo) retired on march 8, 2025. Luke chase took over as executive director on march 9, 2025, and was not a member of the executive committee nor had any director responsibilities in 2024. He is being listed as he is the signatory for the 2024 form 990.”

“Belize 719,749 in the building for change program, volunteers build homes in belize city, belize. Home recipients work alongside the volunteers on their new home and other hand in hand projects. In 2024, 23 homes were built. 295,136 hand in hand hosted 19 immersion trip groups to belize where participants built homes and experienced the culture in belize. Four more homes were built by local belizean organizations. 253,592 the fowler community center in belize city, belize provides hope for children and families marginalized by poverty and disease. Medicine, nutritious meals, loving care, and education are part of a holistic approach. In 2024, the center provided meals, care, and preschool education to children. Our outreach services reached families with food, education, social services, and medical counseling. The center has also become a resource for the community, with tutoring sessions, adolescent support groups, and empowerment classes for building for change families. 157,853 our belize scholarship program supported 16 high school students with partial scholarships to encourage them to finish high school. 13,168”

“Auxier, kentucky 487,404 hand in hand volunteers repair homes in the area surrounding the auxier center near prestonsburg, ky in appalachia. In 2024, volunteer groups participated in our home repair program, which included building 4 wheelchair ramps, 2 flood repair projects, and other general home repairs. Hand in hand also operates an emergency food pantry which served 1,816 people in 2024. Immersion trips 212,281 home repair program 176,276 food pantry 98,847”

“Louisville, kentucky 239,693 hand in hand's corporate office is in the portland community in louisville. We have a two story building that is equipped to house volunteers on the second floor. In 2024, we had 146 volunteers from school, church, and corporate groups help with projects in our community. Our projects range from wheelchair ramps and accessibility projects to cleanup days. We have all ages come and share their time and talents. Louisville immersion projects 126,426 immersion trips 53,267 local charities 60,000”

“Nicaragua 192,208 pathway to change is an education sponsorship program for children from poor families living in managua and leon, nicaragua. The program includes not only books, tuition, transportation and uniforms at a middle class, private school but also tutoring, special extra classes in english, art, swimming, lunch, medical care and counseling and family support in order to give each child the best chance for success. In 2024, 26 (or 46% of our 56) pathway to change children earned grades of 90% or better. We also support our high school graduates through university. We are currently helping 34 of our program high school graduates studying in university. 157,715 nicaragua adult sponsorship education program: 8,573 immersion trip - pathway to change sponsors: 25,920 jamaica preschool support: 5,100 mission education: 27,252”

“BELIZE, NICARAGUA”