Private foundation · EIN 27-0563840 · Sycamore, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

From His Hand Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 60 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $16K. 20% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
60
$1.2M
Median grant
$16K
Stays in IL
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

60 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
We Care Pregnancy of DekalbDekalb, ILWhere most needed$80K
Mission EurasiaWheaton, ILWhere most needed$57K
Liebenzell Mission of USALong Valley, NJWhere most needed$50K
Paul Tripp MinistriesCooperburg, PAWhere most needed$43K
Proclaim InternationalJacksonville, FLWhere most needed$40K
Hope4menaColorado Springs, COWhere most needed$40K
Mission GoBuffalo, NYWhere most needed$36K
Scholar Leaders InternationalLake Forest, ILWhere most needed$30K
Kaleo Church El CajonLakeside, CAWhere most needed$30K
Bethlehem College & SeminaryMinneapolis, MNWhere most needed$25K
Ambassadors for Christ IntlTucker, GAWhere most needed$25K
Development Associates IntlColorado Springs, COWhere most needed$25K
Christar USRichardson, TXWhere most needed$25K
Oasis InternationalWheaton, ILWhere most needed$25K
Sat 7Easton, MDWhere most needed$25K
Hutchcraft MinistriesHarrison, ARWhere most needed$25K
Serve NowColorado Springs, COWhere most needed$25K
Jesus Online MinistriesHigley, AZWhere most needed$25K
The Road ChurchGrain Valley, MOWhere most needed$25K
Treasuring Christ ChurchRaleigh, NCWhere most needed$25K
Treasuring Christ Together (tctn)Raleigh, NCWhere most needed$25K
Samaritan's Purse IntlBoone, NCWhere most needed$25K
Gospel Joy InternationalSt Paul, MNWhere most needed$21K
Elam MinistriesAlpharetta, GAWhere most needed$20K
CruColorado Springs, COWhere most needed$20K
Pak7Greenville, SCWhere most needed$20K
Media Associates InternationalCarol Stream, ILWhere most needed$20K
Far East Broadcasting CoLa Mirada, CAWhere most needed$20K
Wycliffe Bible TranslatorsOrlando, FLWhere most needed$18K
Pioneers - USAOrlando, FLWhere most needed$16K
Africa Renewal MinistriesSan Antonio, TXWhere most needed$15K
Crossroads Kids ClubStreamwood, ILWhere most needed$15K
Casa VivaWheaton, ILWhere most needed$15K
Kids Alive InternationalValparaiso, INWhere most needed$15K
Mission IndiaGrand Rapids, MIWhere most needed$15K
The Rockford Rescue MissionRockford, ILWhere most needed$15K
Inner City ImpactChicago, ILWhere most needed$15K
Faith and Learning IntlWheaton, ILWhere most needed$15K
Gilgal Gospel MissionWheaton, ILWhere most needed$15K
Greater Longview Young LifeLongview, TXWhere most needed$15K
Abandoned But Precious MinistriesEl Cajon, CAWhere most needed$10K
Child Evangelism Fellowship NYCStaten Island, NYWhere most needed$10K
Grace ChurchMemphis, TNWhere most needed$10K
Horizons InternationalBoulder, COWhere most needed$10K
Pursue ScholarsChicago, ILWhere most needed$10K
Jubilee Community ChurchMinneapolis, MNWhere most needed$10K
How to Life MovementHarrison, ARWhere most needed$10K
World VentureEnglewood, COWhere most needed$10K
Gospel Care CollectiveTemecula, CAWhere most needed$9,000
One HopePompano Beach, FLWhere most needed$8,500
Global Gates NetworkNew York, NYWhere most needed$8,000
Gospel Joy ChurchMankato, MNWhere most needed$8,000
New Hope Community ChurchJunction City, WIWhere most needed$8,000
Resonate ChurchPullman, WAWhere most needed$8,000
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, COWhere most needed$5,760
Ethnos360Sanford, FLWhere most needed$5,000
Voice of the MartyrsBartlesville, OKWhere most needed$5,000
The NavigatorsColorado Springs, COWhere most needed$5,000
Love Them More MinistriesLongview, TXWhere most needed$5,000
The Mailbox ClubValdosta, GAWhere most needed$5,000

By state: Illinois 12 · Colorado 8 · Florida 5 · North Carolina 3 · California 4 · Minnesota 4

About this foundation

From His Hand Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sycamore, Illinois, administered in care of Bruce Cain, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does From His Hand Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does From His Hand Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 60 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does From His Hand Foundation give?

Illinois (12 grants), Colorado (8 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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