Hands For Life
EIN: 822795619 · Bowling Green, KY · NTEE: P20
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $30K |
| Total Expenses | $96K |
| Net Assets | $14K |
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Hands For Life Form 990, Revenue, CEO Pay, and IRS Filing Signals
Hands For Life is surfaced here as a decision-ready nonprofit financial profile, not just a charity listing. The page consolidates IRS Form 990 revenue, expenses, assets, tax-exempt classification, executive compensation, mission score, red flags, and year-by-year filing history so donors, researchers, journalists, and grant teams can answer the common search questions around Hands For Life in one place.
Form 990 Filing Summary
5 filing years are available, with latest revenue of $89K and expenses of $96K.
Revenue and Expenses
Hands For Life reported $89K in revenue and $96K in expenses, a deficit of $7K.
Executive Compensation
Officer, director, trustee, and key employee pay is reviewed from IRS 990 compensation disclosures when present.
Charity Score and Red Flags
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Revenue Source Mix
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Expense Deployment
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Across stored filings, Hands For Life shows contribution history pending. Next enrichment targets: revenue-source fields, functional expense detail, IRS BMF classification, AI synthesis.
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| Decision Lens | Signal | What to Inspect Next |
|---|---|---|
| Legitimacy | Insufficient Data | Good filing record; no red flags identified |
| Mission spend | Pending | Unknown |
| Financial durability | Grade C | 5 stored filing years |
| Peer context | Compare with Carriage Museum Of America | Kentucky and Human Services context |
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About Hands For Life
Hands For Life (EIN: 822795619) is a nonprofit organization based in Bowling Green, KY, classified under NTEE code P20. The organization reported total revenue of $30K and total assets of $1K according to its most recent IRS 990 filing. This transparency report provides an AI-powered analysis of Hands For Life's financial health, spending patterns, executive compensation, and overall mission effectiveness based on publicly available IRS data.
Organization Overview
Hands For Life is a micro nonprofit that has been operating for 11 years, with 5 years of IRS 990 filings on record (2018–2023). Revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of 8.3%.
Key Financial Metrics (2023)
From the most recent IRS 990 filing on record:
| Total Revenue | $89K |
| Total Expenses | $96K |
| Surplus / Deficit | $-6,867 |
| Total Assets | $15K |
| Total Liabilities | $1K |
| Net Assets | $14K |
| Operating Margin | -7.7% |
| Debt-to-Asset Ratio | 6.9% |
| Months of Reserves | 1.9 months |
Financial Health Grade: C
In 2023, Hands For Life reported a deficit of $7K with expenses exceeding revenue, holds 1.9 months of operating reserves (limited), has a debt-to-asset ratio of 6.9% (very low leverage).
Financial Trends
Over 5 years of filings (2018–2023), Hands For Life's revenue has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.
| Year | Revenue Change | Expense Change | Asset Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +31.5% | +88.8% | -29.4% |
| 2022 | +32.5% | +9.1% | +279.7% |
| 2020 | -32.5% | -37.4% | +259.8% |
| 2019 | +27.0% | +19.1% | -20.5% |
IRS Tax-Exempt Classification
| IRS Classification Codes | 1000 |
| IRS Ruling Date | 2015 |
Classification data from ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Additional BMF data may be available after enrichment.
AI Analysis Pending
AI enrichment for Hands For Life has not yet been completed. Basic IRS 990 data is shown below. Check back later for a full transparency report including a Mission Score, spending breakdown, executive compensation analysis, and red flags assessment.
Mission Effectiveness Score
NonprofitSpending's AI analysis rates Hands For Life with a Mission Score of 0 out of 100 (Very Poor). This score reflects the organization's overall financial transparency, program spending efficiency, and governance indicators derived from IRS 990 public filings.
Key Financial Metrics (2023)
From the most recent IRS 990 filing on record:
- The organization reported a deficit of $7K, with expenses exceeding revenue.
- Debt-to-asset ratio: 6.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hands For Life
Is Hands For Life a legitimate charity?
Hands For Life (EIN: 822795619) is a registered tax-exempt nonprofit based in Kentucky. It has 5 years of IRS 990 filings on record. Total revenue: $30K. No red flags identified. Financial health grade: C.
How does Hands For Life spend its money?
Hands For Life reported $30K in total revenue in IRS 990 filings. 5 years of filing data available. Expenses exceeded revenue in the most recent year. Review the full spending breakdown on NonprofitSpending.
Are donations to Hands For Life tax-deductible?
Hands For Life is registered as a tax-exempt nonprofit (EIN: 822795619). Donations to most 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
Where is Hands For Life located?
Hands For Life is headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky and files with the IRS under EIN 822795619. It is classified under NTEE code P20.
How many years of IRS 990 filings does Hands For Life have?
Hands For Life has 5 years of IRS 990 filings on record at NonprofitSpending. This extensive filing history provides a strong basis for evaluating long-term financial trends. The most recent filing shows $30K in total revenue.
Filing History
IRS 990 filing history for Hands For Life showing financial trends over 5 years of public records:
Over 5 years of IRS 990 filings (2018–2023), Hands For Life's revenue has grown by 49.3%, moving from $59K to $89K. Total assets increased by 666.7% over the same period, from $2K to $15K. Total functional expenses rose by 53.6%, from $62K to $96K. In its most recent filing year (2023), Hands For Life reported a deficit of $7K, with expenses exceeding revenue. The organization holds $1K in liabilities against $15K in assets (debt-to-asset ratio: 6.9%), resulting in net assets of $14K.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Liabilities | Officer Comp. % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89K | $96K | $15K | $1K | — | — |
| 2022 | $67K | $51K | $22K | $548 | — | — |
| 2020 | $51K | $46K | $6K | $538 | — | — |
| 2019 | $75K | $74K | $2K | $763 | — | View 990 |
| 2018 | $59K | $62K | $2K | $3K | — | View 990 |
Year-by-Year Financial Summary
- 2023: Revenue of $89K, expenses of $96K, and assets of $15K (revenue +31.5% year-over-year).
- 2022: Revenue of $67K, expenses of $51K, and assets of $22K (revenue +32.5% year-over-year).
- 2020: Revenue of $51K, expenses of $46K, and assets of $6K (revenue -32.5% year-over-year).
- 2019: Revenue of $75K, expenses of $74K, and assets of $2K (revenue +27.0% year-over-year).
- 2018: Revenue of $59K, expenses of $62K, and assets of $2K.
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Data Sources and Methodology
This transparency report for Hands For Life is generated by NonprofitSpending's AI analysis engine. The data is sourced from publicly available IRS 990 filings accessed through the ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API and IRS electronic filing records. The Mission Score, spending breakdown, and other analytical insights are produced by artificial intelligence and should be used as one of multiple factors when evaluating a nonprofit organization.
IRS 990 forms are annual information returns that most tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. These forms provide detailed financial information including revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and compensation of officers. NonprofitSpending processes this data to provide accessible transparency reports for donors, researchers, and the general public.
Disclaimer
AI-generated analysis based on IRS public records. Not financial or legal advice. Verify information directly with the organization.