Nominate a Charity for our Consideration
Charitable organizations are selected through an intensive review process overseen by the Chairman of the Grant Nominations committee. Every three years, the Society selects three new charities to receive our 3-year grant of $5,000/yr. The Grant Nominations committee consists of the officers of the Society and additional committee members appointed by the President.
Complete our online Grant Nomination Form.
Eligibility Criteria for 501c3 Organizations
To be eligible for The Helping Hands Society's 3-year grant, organizations must meet the following criteria:
Must be a United States entity and be locally focused on serving the Washington DC metropolitan area
Grant money must stay in the United States
Must have a focus on at least one of the following:
- Education for vulnerable children
- Family self-sufficiency
- Support for military veterans
- Homelessness
Must have, at minimum, a three (3) year Strategic Plan (or similar)
Must have audited financials (if not available, tax returns are accepted)
Must be willing to build a collaborative relationship with the Helping Hands Society that will raise visibility for both organizations
Grants are intended to be three-year evergreen commitments, subject to committee reconfirmation
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