2026-07-16T09:49:27-07:00 2025-12-31 Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP 548 Market St PMB 97503 San Francisco CA 94104 990 2025-01-01 943293372 Lend a Hand Foundation LEND 5105531262 8393 Capwell Dr 220 Oakland CA 94621 Dee Johnson Executive Dir. 2026-07-16 true Felix Gorrindo P01658413 5108352727 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dee Johnson 8393 Capwell Dr 220 Oakland CA 94621 649037 false X lendahandfoundation.org X 1997 CA To enhance the quality of life of underserved children, youth and families in Oakland and Alameda County California by offering educational support, financial literacy, health and wellness resources, basic needs, and cultural and community engagement activities. 10 10 2 10 0 476839 605576 0 46 -2992 0 473847 605622 278201 263411 0 85295 104301 9813 0 25432 114807 174089 488116 541801 -14269 63821 94538 135388 33158 10187 61380 125201 To enhance the quality of life of underserved children, youth and families in Oakland and Alameda County California by offering educational support, financial literacy, health and wellness resources, basic needs, and cultural and community engagement activities. false false 487621 263411 JOY OF GIVING - Days of giving from November 23 - December 20 Over 300 individuals were served a healthy meal at the Joy of Giving event on December 14. Children received new coats, toys and much more. Distributed over 300 turkeys and pantry staples to families in need, ensuring meals for Thanksgiving and beyond. Purchased and distributed 442 coats and pajamas to children, keeping them warm during the colder months. Provided gifts to 55 teens, 110 families, and 75 seniors across multiple events, including Winter Wonderland and various community outreach initiatives. Delivered over 200 complete outfits to students at Madison Primary Academy. Delivered toys and stuffed animals to Childrens Hospital, Kaiser Hospital, and Markham school as well as meals to senior facilities.COMMUNITY CLOSETSThe Lend A Hand Foundation supports five Oakland Unified School District(OUSD) schools, serving approximately 750 underserved students eachquarterand often more frequentlyto help remove barriers that hinder schoolattendance, participation, and academic success. Our Community Closets provide essential items to students, including many who are unhoused, and, at times, extend support to their families. These resources include:* Clothing: Coats, shirts, pants, dresses, and more* Hygiene Essentials: Toiletries, laundry supplies* Comfort Items: Blankets, backpacks* School Supplies: Notebooks, pencils, and other educational materialsBy ensuring access to these necessities, we help students focus on learning andthriving in school.BACK TO SCHOOL - Back to School provided backpacks of school supplies to 12,000 underserved students.OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIESContinued providing resources to variousschools (5) Frick, Madison Primary, Madison Upper, ManzanitaCommunity, West Oakland Middle* Provided snacks to Frick Middle School for several months to over300 middle school students* Provided over 1,200 pairs of shoes to McKinney Vento Students andothers in need* Held Resource Fairs for low-income families quarterly* Escorted families to Golden State Warrior games and other activities* Held skills activity at Reach Academy for lower grade to learn projectskills* Attended Oakland Unified School District Trades Fair* Held special Women and Childrens Resource Fair 487621 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true true true false false false CA X Carolyn Cornelius-Wilkins 5105531262 8393 Capwell Dr 220 Oakland CA 94621 Dee Johnson Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 72000 0 0 Charlotte Potente President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lorelei Self Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dorothy Fields Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carolyn Cornelius-Wilkins Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jacob Pessah Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sherri Heller Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Warren Chu Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tanya Green Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Today Self-Tyson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Taj Reid Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shante Harding Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 72000 0 false false false 0 48954 87944 468678 605576 0 46 46 0 0 0 0 43415 48954 43415 0 0 0 0 605622 46 0 263411 263411 0 0 72000 57600 7200 7200 0 20280 12178 6074 2028 0 0 12021 6962 3857 1202 0 19960 19960 4652 4652 0 0 0 32195 28693 3502 14783 7984 1478 5321 18393 15728 2665 0 0 19525 17589 1936 8731 7153 1578 0 0 2172 2172 0 0 5314 3278 2036 Program meals & entertainment 40627 40627 Licenses, fees, & dues 3671 220 3451 Program supplies 2157 2157 Charitable contributions 1909 1909 0 541801 487621 28748 25432 84745 126800 4702 5803 0 3922 0 0 0 0 0 1169 1169 1616 1616 0 0 0 0 0 94538 135388 33158 10187 33158 10187 X 61380 125201 61380 125201 94538 135388 63821 X false false false X 439187 693818 656497 446919 605576 2841997 0 0 439187 693818 656497 446919 605576 2841997 313820 2528177 0 0 0 2841997 0.88960 0.86820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1616 1616 1616 X false Awards Gala 92369 48954 43415 3989 29231 10195 92369 48954 43415 3989 29231 10195 43415 true 0 0 Stay in school - Educ supply kits 12435 171279 FMV Backpacks & school supplies Stay in school - scholarships 23 17000 Community Closets 2500 25000 FMV Clothing & household goods Joy of Giving (meals & gifts) 800 47368 FMV Holiday meals, gifts & warm clothes Community Outreach 1550 2764 FMV Goods, meals & essentials Kits (In-kind) 1565 Donated supplies Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Lend A Hand Foundation distributes assistance (educational supply kits/backpacks, clothing and household goods via Community Closets, holiday meals and gifts through Joy of Giving, youth-activity and community-outreach support, and scholarships) primarily through partner schools in the Oakland Unified School District and at organized distribution events. Recipients and need are identified and verified in coordination with school staff, counselors, and the district's McKinney-Vento program. The organization maintains distribution logs, school recipient lists, sign-in sheets, and scholarship award records substantiating the amount of assistance, recipient eligibility, and the selection criteria used. Scholarship awards are paid by check to or on behalf of selected students; goods are delivered directly to schools and recipients, and quantities distributed are tracked against inventory purchased. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is presented to the Board of Directors by the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Conflict of interest statements are circulated and collected at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization makes its organizing documents available upon request.