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Hand in Hand

EIN 42-1508508 · Bettendorf, IA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAND IN HAND IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES TO LEARN AND GROW BY PROVIDING INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
127
Volunteers
302
Highest pay
$132,249, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. LICENSED CARE - INTEGRATED CARE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES AGES 6 WEEKS TO 18 YEARS. A HIGH QUALITY, LICENSED FACILITY WITH CARE MONDAY FRIDAY, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL DAY CARE. APPROXIMATELY 200 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  2. $33,516 spent. CAMP HAND IN HAND - A WEEKLONG SUMMER CAMP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YMCA CAMP ABE LINCOLN. THIS ANNUAL CAMP ENSURES THAT INDIVIDUALS OF ALL ABILITIES CAN PARTICIPATE IN THEIR FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITIES. APPROXIMATELY 120 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $389,870 spent. PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE - PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE DAYHAB PROGRAM IS A SOCIAL PROGRAM OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 18 AND UP. PARTICIPANTS GAIN SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT WHILE GETTING INVOLVED WITH THE QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEERING AT A VARIETY OF AREA CHARITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 50 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.
  4. $276,469 spent. RECREATION HAND IN HAND'S EVENING AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE PARTICIPANTS A CHANCE TO HAVE FUN WITH THEIR FRIENDS WHILE ALSO GIVING PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND PRIMARY CAREGIVERS RESPITE FROM THEIR CAREGIVING DUTIES. PROGRAMS RANGE FROM FITNESS CLASSES TO A COOKING AND NUTRITION CLASS, TO ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND OTHER SOCIAL EXPERIENCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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