Nonprofit · EIN 46-2694829
HANDS OPEN WIDE
Tax-exempt · INDIANA, PA 15701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $89,162 | $80,568 | $8,594 | $20,028 | – | $20,028 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $64,573 | $68,106 | -$3,533 | $11,434 | – | $11,434 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $71,849 | $69,010 | $2,839 | $14,967 | – | $14,967 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,195
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,867
- Other revenue
- $100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $79,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $750
- Program services (functional)
- $79,818
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,434
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,028
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,028
- Cash, savings and investments
- $20,028
- Gross receipts
- $89,162
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Rocco | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Benay Nachin | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Russell Crane | President | 1 | $0 |
| Cheryl Crane | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Rocco | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Chey Crane | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Russell Crane | President | 3 | $0 |
| Benay Nachin | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Rocco | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Russell Crane | President | 3 | $0 |
| Benay Nachin | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Chey Crane | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 252 N 5TH ST, INDIANA, PA 15701-1949
- In care of
- % LESLIE ROCCO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1659 TrimTree Road, Indiana PA 15701
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Michael Hartle, 1659 Trim Tree Road, Indiana PA 15701
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Leslie Rocco, Treasurer
- Phone
- (724) 689-9843
Mission
501 (c)(3) public charity to aid at-risk children in East Africa
Program accomplishments
- Grants are directed to recipients, primarily children, who are considered "extreme poor" according to the United Nations. Other program grants include Saala Community Outreach where we minister weekly to 80-100 village children through a meal, games, bible teaching, and Slum Outreach where we weekly visit the Kampala slums to serve homeless slum boys through a meal, counseling, and bible study. We made grant for 2 salaries, the Programs Director and Accountant, and office expenses to support the organization. Lastly, we made a grant for the construction of a large toilet facility in Saala Community to support outreaches, a church, and future school (2027).Expenses $35,352 · grants $35,352
- Empower Ability- Rural villages in Uganda consider children with disabilities to be cursed or the result of witchcraft. A team of 4 staff including a physical therapist and 3 assistants travel to remote villages to educate the community on the value of these lives, provide help to parents on how to physically care for their children, and in some instances take critically ill children to hospitals for emergency treatment.Expenses $11,588 · grants $11,588
- Hope Empowers Academy- The school serves approximately 150 children considered "extreme poor" as defined by the United Nations. These children would most likely be otherwise unschooled. Our fees are ultralow cost so that our community's children can dream for a better tomorrow. We fund only a portion of total school expenses.Expenses $15,450 · grants $15,450
- Terri's Home Food and Necessities- Terri's Rescue Home serves 8 boys rescued from the Kampala Slums. We have 3 caretakers to oversee the home. We provide food, medical care, and education to the boys. For under six dollars a day, we provide every necessity for them to thrive in a new life they never dreamed possible.Expenses $17,428 · grants $17,428
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2694829
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,028
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,162
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $89,162 | $80,568 | $20,028 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $64,573 | $68,106 | $11,434 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $71,849 | $69,010 | $14,967 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Michael Hartle | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Michael Hartle | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Michael Hartle | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about HANDS OPEN WIDE
- What is the EIN of HANDS OPEN WIDE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HANDS OPEN WIDE is 46-2694829.
- Is HANDS OPEN WIDE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to HANDS OPEN WIDE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HANDS OPEN WIDE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HANDS OPEN WIDE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HANDS OPEN WIDE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HANDS OPEN WIDE?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Michael Hartle.
- Who are the officers and directors of HANDS OPEN WIDE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HANDS OPEN WIDE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $89,162, expenses of $80,568 and total assets of $20,028 at year end.
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