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Hands 4Life founder Stacy Shewey with family

EIN 84-4439928

Financials & Accountability

Before you give, see for yourself.

Hands 4Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our IRS filings are public. Restricted gifts are used as designated. Outcome reporting is planned, so you will see what the work changes as well as what it costs.

Form 990-EZ, 2022 to 2025

Four years of filed numbers.

These figures come from our Form 990-EZ filings. You can review the filings directly through the IRS or ProPublica.

What Hands 4Life filed

Hands 4Life filed each year it was required to file, and each of the four years shown ended with a positive change in net assets. Net assets grew from $10,317 in 2022 to $54,659 in 2025, a stronger financial base as the ministry grows.

  • Money in
    $68,297
    Total revenue for the year
    Money out
    $53,538
    Total expenses for the year
    Positive change
    $14,759
    Change in net assets for the year
    Net assets
    $54,659
    Assets remaining after liabilities at year end.
Every year
Filed every year required
4 of 4
Years with a positive change in net assets
5.3x
Growth in net assets, 2022 to 2025

How gifts are handled

Restricted and unrestricted gifts.

Some donors give to a specific area. Those are restricted gifts, and Hands 4Life tracks them for that purpose. Other gifts can be used where they are needed most. Unrestricted gifts cover staff, administration, technology, fundraising and day-to-day costs. Restricted gifts stay with the purpose the donor chose.

  • HQ Operations

    Unrestricted

    Leadership, donor development, communications, administration, financial oversight, technology and fundraising.

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  • Generations of Wisdom Micro-Campus

    Restricted

    Building and equipping the church's Multi-Purpose Space, the Learning & Innovation Center, the All Things Good Farm, the Missionary Dorm and shared infrastructure.

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  • Kenya Operations

    Restricted

    Local staff, program delivery, reporting, meals, supplies, transportation and utilities in Kenya.

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  • Kenya Sponsorship

    Restricted

    Monthly care for the children and older adults Hands 4Life sponsors.

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  • Mission Trips

    Restricted

    Trip scholarships, participant support and local project costs for mission teams.

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  • Nigeria Sponsorship

    Restricted

    Continuing care for the people Hands 4Life already sponsors in Nigeria.

    Ask about Nigeria sponsorship

Why unrestricted giving matters

The work behind the work.

There are costs behind every Hands 4Life program: staff, bookkeeping, technology, fundraising and other day-to-day expenses. If you want your gift used where it is needed most, choose unrestricted giving.

Public records

See the Hands 4Life filings for yourself.

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search

Confirm Hands 4Life's federal tax-exempt status and view available IRS records. Search EIN 84-4439928.

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

View Hands 4Life Form 990 filings in an easier-to-read format.

Board disclosure

Members of the founding family serve Hands 4Life in board and working roles. Any compensation or related-party transaction is handled under the organization's conflict-of-interest and compensation policies and is reported on Form 990 when required.

Financial documents

Hands 4Life financial documents, in one place.

We want our financial information to be easy to find.

Hands 4Life has set expected outcomes for its work in Kenya and named what it will track. Outcome reports, an annual impact report and an independent financial review will be posted here when available. See the expected outcomes.

If you have a question about a Hands 4Life gift or financial report, ask us. Donors should be able to understand how funds are handled and get a clear answer.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Hands 4Life a registered 501(c)(3)?

Yes. Hands 4Life is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 84-4439928. You can confirm its federal tax-exempt status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.

Where can I see Hands 4Life's Form 990?

Hands 4Life's Form 990-EZ filings are public on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, and IRS records are available on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search under EIN 84-4439928. This page also shows the filed figures for 2022 to 2025.

What is the difference between restricted and unrestricted gifts?

A restricted gift is given to a specific area, and Hands 4Life tracks it for that purpose. An unrestricted gift can be used where it is needed most, including staff, administration, technology, fundraising and day-to-day costs.

Is Hands 4Life registered to solicit in Florida?

Yes. Hands 4Life is registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions. Its Florida registration number is CH64339.

Give with confidence.

Choose the part of the mission you want to support, or give where Hands 4Life needs it most.