Hands Together A Center For Children
Only null% goes to programs
Hands Together A Center For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 1999, with $1,449,736 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
201 E Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA, 92701 EIN 33-0857087 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▼ 19.4% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$667K
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 Together A Center For Children— 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 rating6 mo reserves · +1% 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 Together A Center For Children: 6 mo reserves · +1% 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 Together A Center For Children— 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 Together A Center For Children: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 E Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
- City
- Santa Ana
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2014) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $611KNet assets $667K
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$611K
Net assets
$667K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,449,736▼19.4% | $1,432,744▼1.8% | $667,245▲2.6% | $1,278,216▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,797,600▲38.6% | $1,459,136▲21.4% | $650,253▲109% | $1,446,516▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,297,223▼12.2% | $1,202,065▲5.7% | $311,789▲43.9% | $1,117,474▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,478,046▲24.3% | $1,136,742▲3.6% | $216,631▲200% | $689,621▲133% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,189,065▼23.0% | $1,097,732▼11.1% | -$216,930▲29.6% | $295,557▲95.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,544,227▲44.6% | $1,234,566▼2.8% | -$308,263▲50.1% | $151,385▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,068,152▼14.6% | $1,270,439▼5.1% | -$617,924▼48.7% | $176,481▼54.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,251,031▼8.4% | $1,338,819▼2.4% | -$415,637▼26.8% | $386,712▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,366,438▲6.8% | $1,371,567▲0.1% | -$327,849▼1.6% | $399,777▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,278,840▼8.3% | $1,370,284▲8.8% | -$322,720▼39.5% | $307,778▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,393,908 | $1,259,569 | -$231,276 | $396,562 | 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 · $393K total
19 grants to Hands Together A Center For Children totaling $393K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,600 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,736 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2021 | $30,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2020 | $9,333 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2019 | $9,333 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2018 | $30,000 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | — | 2018 | $13,333 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2018 | $9,667 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2017 | $30,000 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Education | 2017 | $9,667 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2016 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hands Together A Center For Children a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hands Together A Center For Children is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0857087, based in Santa Ana, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hands Together A Center For Children's EIN?
- Hands Together A Center For Children's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0857087.
- How much revenue does Hands Together A Center For Children report?
- Hands Together A Center For Children reported $1,449,736 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Hands Together A Center For Children have?
- CharityIndex grades Hands Together A Center For Children B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Hands Together A Center For Children (EIN 33-0857087) 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.