Hands On - A Childs Gallery
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hands On - A Childs Gallery is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, registered in 2004, with $915,230 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792 EIN 83-0397594 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$915K
▲ 33.3% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$883K
Net assets
$879K
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 On - A Childs Gallery— 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 rating12 mo reserves · +4% 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 On - A Childs Gallery: 12 mo reserves · +4% 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 On - A Childs Gallery— 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 On - A Childs Gallery: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
- City
- Hendersonville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Environmental Education
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $285K (FY2013) to $915K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.2MNet assets $879K
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$2.2M
Net assets
$879K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $915,230▲33.3% | $882,591▲45.5% | $879,205▲11.7% | $3,109,835▲95.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $686,653▼5.8% | $606,554▲55.0% | $787,281▲11.3% | $1,589,114▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $728,870▲95.8% | $391,231▲15.9% | $707,182▲91.4% | $1,517,413▲52.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $372,185▼23.8% | $337,478▼27.8% | $369,543▲10.4% | $996,605▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $488,445▲30.6% | $467,128▲14.3% | $334,836▲6.8% | $828,651▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $373,899▲6.3% | $408,644▲26.1% | $313,519▼10.0% | $820,461▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $351,819▲15.9% | $324,056▼0.1% | $348,264▲8.7% | $877,538▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $303,426▼14.0% | $324,459▲4.0% | $320,501▼6.2% | $869,355▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $352,777▼1.4% | $312,032▲14.9% | $341,534▲13.5% | $913,303▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $357,823▲25.4% | $271,642▲6.2% | $300,789▲40.2% | $896,734▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $285,338 | $255,718▲5.1% | $214,608▲16.0% | $824,942▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $243,230▲5.0% | $184,988▲31.3% | $830,327▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $231,604▲12.9% | $140,857▲25.9% | $827,123▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $205,211 | $111,867 | $856,662 | 990 |
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 · $81K total
5 grants to Hands On - A Childs Gallery totaling $81K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Advancing the arts | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Fletcher Hospital Inc | General support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fletcher Hospital Inc | General support | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Fletcher Hospital Inc | General support | 2015 | $7,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hands On - A Childs Gallery a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hands On - A Childs Gallery is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 83-0397594, based in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hands On - A Childs Gallery's EIN?
- Hands On - A Childs Gallery's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 83-0397594.
- How much revenue does Hands On - A Childs Gallery report?
- Hands On - A Childs Gallery reported $915,230 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hands On - A Childs Gallery have?
- CharityIndex grades Hands On - A Childs Gallery B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hands On - A Childs Gallery (EIN 83-0397594) 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.