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Nonprofit · EIN 85-4203828

HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC

Tax-exempt · KELLER, TX 76262

Financials

$26K$17K2021$29K$50K2023$133K$133K2024$276K$270K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$276,385$270,107$6,278$6,278$0$6,278
December 31, 2024990-EZ$132,784$132,666$118$43,786–$43,786
December 31, 2023990-EZ$29,046$49,781-$20,735$43,668$0$43,668
December 31, 2021990-EZ$25,640$16,960$8,680$8,680–$8,680
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$276,385
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$24,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$26,739
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$90,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$276,385
Total assets, end of year
$6,278
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$6,278
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,278
Gross receipts
$276,385
Employees
1
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
FL

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sonya OBrienDirector
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
45$24,000
Cindy BarberTreasurer
Officer
2$0
Catherine NelsonBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Sherry WinchesterBoard Member
Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sonya OBrienPresident40$24,000
Cindy BarberTreasurer2$0
Sherri WinchesterBoard Member2$0
Catherine NelsonBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sonya OBrienPresident40$0
Cindy BarberTreasurer3$0
Jennifer WebsterSecretary2$0
Faith WebsterMedia4$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2021: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sonya OBrienPresident Founder20$0
Cindy BarberDirector2$0
Jennifer WebsterDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1507 WINDSOR FOREST TRL, KELLER, TX 76262-8821
In care of
% SONYA OBRIEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Sonya OBrien, 254 S COUNTY HIGHWAY 393 UNIT 6, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
Signed the 990
Sonya OBrien, Director
Phone
(817) 880-3698

Mission

To empower underserved communities across Africa through access to education healthcare and sustainable development fostering self-reliance dignity and long-term opportunity.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Holding Hands Africa successfully funded and built a school library creating a safe and supportive learning environment that expands access to books literacy resources and educational opportunities for students in an underserved community.
    Expenses $24,874 · revenue $24,874
  • Holding Hands Africa successfully organized and led a mission trip for 13 participants delivering hands-on support in education community development and outreach initiatives while fostering meaningful cultural exchange and sustainable impact.
    Expenses $70,000 · revenue $30,000
  • Holding Hands Africa successfully funded and constructed a village borehole providing reliable access to clean and safe water for an underserved community and significantly improving health sanitation and daily living conditions.
    Expenses $6,287
  • Holding Hands Africa established a Sponsored Student Program to provide financial support educational resources and mentorship to students in underserved communities empowering them to stay in school and achieve long-term academic success.
    Expenses $30,000
  • Holding Hands Africa provided healthcare support to sponsored students by ensuring access to basic medical services preventive care and health education thereby promoting overall well-being and enabling students to thrive academically.
    Expenses $8,000
  • Holding Hands Africa funded and constructed school sanitation facilities improving hygiene student health and access to safe dignified restrooms thereby supporting school attendance and retention.
    Expenses $9,000

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-4203828
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,278
Income (IRS master file)
$276,385

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$276,385$270,107$6,278XML
990-EZDecember 2024$132,784$132,666$43,786IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$29,046$49,781$43,668XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021$25,640$16,960$8,680XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 85-4203828).

Questions about HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC

What is the EIN of HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC is 85-4203828.
Is HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC 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 HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC 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 HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sonya OBrien.
Who are the officers and directors of HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Sonya OBrien, Director).
How much revenue does HOLDING HANDS AFRICA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $276,385, expenses of $270,107 and total assets of $6,278 at year end.

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