Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mathews, Virginia, registered in 1988, with $262,403 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1303, Mathews, VA, 23109 EIN 54-1440260 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$262K
▲ 24.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$187K
Net assets
$242K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +29% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser: 16 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $195K (FY2011) to $262K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $242K
Operating margin
28.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$242K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$242K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $262,403▲24.6% | $186,536▲22.6% | $242,347▲45.6% | $242,347▲45.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $210,605▲15.2% | $152,172▼21.1% | $166,480▲54.1% | $166,480▲54.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $182,780▲3.7% | $192,812▼8.4% | $108,047▼8.5% | $108,047▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $176,248▼7.5% | $210,514▲12.9% | $118,078▼22.5% | $118,078▼22.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $190,620▼8.3% | $186,444▼4.5% | $152,345▲2.8% | $152,345▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $207,876▲31.7% | $195,186▲9.9% | $148,169▲9.4% | $148,169▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $157,856▼1.2% | $177,635▲10.0% | $135,479▼12.7% | $135,479▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $159,783▼22.3% | $161,499▼6.9% | $155,258▼1.1% | $155,258▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $205,701▲9.3% | $173,491▼6.2% | $156,974▲25.8% | $156,974▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $188,159▲22.0% | $185,038▼5.5% | $124,764▲2.6% | $124,764▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $154,199▼13.0% | $195,899▲28.8% | $121,642▼25.5% | $121,642▼25.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $177,193▼9.2% | $152,056▼5.0% | $163,342▲17.0% | $163,342▲17.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $195,181 | $160,036 | $139,639 | $139,639 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $368K total
13 grants to Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser totaling $368K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation Inc | Economic prosperity | 2024 | $48,005 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Economic prosperity | 2023 | $46,522 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Economic prosperity | 2022 | $42,605 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Educational success | 2022 | $7,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2021 | $36,158 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2021 | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes,the food distribution program for the purchase of food,hands across mathews programs and services and emergency response funding,short and long term general operating funds to offset increased expenditures and decreased revenue due to covid-19. | 2020 | $42,506 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Fresh start; hands across mathews programs and services; general purposes; purchase of food for mathews county seniors | 2019 | $25,353 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2018 | $37,278 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2017 | $28,829 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes, various programs | 2016 | $20,312 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes, various programs | 2015 | $10,791 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | General purposes | 2014 | $12,901 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1440260, based in Mathews, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser's EIN?
- Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1440260.
- How much revenue does Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser report?
- Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser reported $262,403 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser have?
- CharityIndex grades Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hands Across Mathews Interfaith Ser (EIN 54-1440260) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.