23 Years Fully Funded

Since 2001, By The Hand has grown from just 16 to more than 1,700 kids. To serve more kids who are in critical need of intervention, we’ve expanded from one to five locations, and our budget has increased by double digits annually. Yet we’ve finished fully funded for 23 consecutive years—that’s every year since we were founded.

Investing in the Lives of Others

By The Hand is not endowed. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of others to fund the wraparound programs our kids need. With God’s leading and provision, we hope to serve 1,800 kids by 2024—and reach even more kids who are in critical need of intervention.

FISCAL YEAR ENDING TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT TOTAL EXPENSES
08/31/2006* $2,065,207 $1,724,473
08/31/2007 $2,232,481 $2,032,729
08/31/2008 $2,965,660 $2,876,106
08/31/2009 $3,972,137 $3,531,638
08/31/2010 $3,730,606 $3,708,484
08/31/2011 $4,256,435 $4,086,364
08/31/2012 $4,428,640 $4,404,891
08/31/2013 $5,345,234 $5,228,305
08/31/2014 $5,840,737 $5,794,541
08/31/2015 $5,797,655 $5,678,935
08/31/2016 $6,928,767 $6,884,718
08/31/2017 $8,070,755 $7,637,677
08/31/2018 $8,409,282 $8,218,111
08/31/2019 $9,801,744 $9,499,496
08/31/2020 $11,202,614 $9,861,084
08/31/2021 $11,431,025 $10,703,656
08/31/2022 $15,700,803 $12,069,510
08/31/2023 $14,737,372 $14,710,658

*The year By The Hand was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) entity.

OPERATING FROM A SOLID FOUNDATION

By The Hand has always kept fund development and administrative expenses at a minimum. This allows us to maintain an annual cost of $6,500 per child, devoting approximately 77 cents of every dollar to programming for the kids. If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact us or download one of our annual reports.

Annual Report

By The Hand Annual Report 2022

2023 Annual Report

Annual Report Archive

Each year, By The Hand shares the highlights and accomplishments of the previous fiscal year in our Annual Report. Each report will give you a sense of the impact you have through By The Hand and a deeper understanding of how the gifts we receive are used to directly transform lives.

BUDGET

FY September 2023 – August 2024
$17,364,000

Thank you for using the power of your gifts so that kids from under-resourced neighborhoods all over Chicago can experience the power of abundant life. You are creating change in generations to come!

UNRESTRICTED REVENUE BY SOURCE
(FY SEPTEMBER 2022 – AUGUST 2023)

Unrestricted Revenue by Source

FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
(FY SEPTEMBER 2022 – AUGUST 2023)

Functional Expenses

TRANSFORMING LIVES

Together, we can make it possible for our students across Chicago to experience abundant life.

MAKE
A GIFT.

By The Hand currently serves more than 1,700 children, but many more are in need of intervention. And the window of time we have to reach them is narrow. But you can help a child have abundant life—right now. Make a gift - and fuel the power of transformation.

WAYS TO GIVE

START A
FUNDRAISER.

Looking for a cause to support—individually, or as a group? You can start a fundraiser by hosting an event, creating a challenge, or pledging your birthday. There are many ways to raise funds for By The Hand and each helps a child have abundant, eternal life.

GET STARTED

VOLUNTEER YOUR TALENTS.

When you participate in the power of supporting students, you fill a special need. You are the one feeding the children, teaching them about the Lord, and helping them succeed in school and in life. There are many opportunities to get involved—perhaps in a neighborhood near you.

VOLUNTEER

CONNECT
WITH US.

Whether you’re giving, fundraising, volunteering, or praying, it’s good to know you’re making a difference that will last for generations. Connect with us through social media or subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about how you can use your unique power of one to fuel a bright future.

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