Holding Hands for the Earth Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontara, California · EIN 27-3769465 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesty International | San Francisco, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $4,000 |
| Coastside Land Trust | Half Moon Bay, CA | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Contribution to general fund | $2,000 |
| Middle East Childrens' Alliance | Berkeley, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Sanchez Art Center | Pacifica, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $2,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Contribution to the General Fund | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Contribution to General Fund. | $2,000 |
| Project Open Hand | San Francisco, CA | Charitable Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Public Truth Media Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Contribution to the General Fund. | $500 |
| Wikipedia and Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Contribution to General Fund | $300 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($29,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,300 | 20 |
| 2024 | $22,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $39,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600989349100830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3769465
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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