2026-04-09T13:19:17-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 854203828 Holding Hands Africa HOLD 8178803698 254 S COUNTY HIGHWAY 393 UNIT 6 SANTA ROSA BEACH FL 32459 Sonya OBrien Director 8178803698 2026-04-10 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Sonya OBrien 254 S COUNTY HIGHWAY 393 UNIT 6 SANTA ROSA BEACH FL 32459 276385 false X www.hhafrica.org X 2025 FL Holding Hands Africa is a community-immersed nonprofit partnering with local leaders and families in Watamu Kenya to educate and nourish children. We help operate schools provide daily meals and safe water and support local economic development initiatives. 4 4 1 3 0 0 132784 276385 0 0 0 0 0 0 132784 276385 0 0 0 0 80423 26739 52243 0 0 0 243368 132666 270107 118 6278 276385 6278 270107 0 6278 6278 To empower underserved communities across Africa through access to education healthcare and sustainable development fostering self-reliance dignity and long-term opportunity. false false 24874 0 24874 Holding Hands Africa successfully funded and built a school library creating a safe and supportive learning environment that expands access to books literacy resources and educational opportunities for students in an underserved community. 70000 0 30000 Holding Hands Africa successfully organized and led a mission trip for 13 participants delivering hands-on support in education community development and outreach initiatives while fostering meaningful cultural exchange and sustainable impact. 6287 0 0 Holding Hands Africa successfully funded and constructed a village borehole providing reliable access to clean and safe water for an underserved community and significantly improving health sanitation and daily living conditions. 30000 0 0 Holding Hands Africa established a Sponsored Student Program to provide financial support educational resources and mentorship to students in underserved communities empowering them to stay in school and achieve long-term academic success. 8000 0 0 Holding Hands Africa provided healthcare support to sponsored students by ensuring access to basic medical services preventive care and health education thereby promoting overall well-being and enabling students to thrive academically. 9000 0 0 Holding Hands Africa funded and constructed school sanitation facilities improving hygiene student health and access to safe dignified restrooms thereby supporting school attendance and retention. 47000 0 0 148161 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 false false false 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X Cindy Barber 8178803698 254 S COUNTY HIGHWAY 393 UNIT 6 SANTA ROSA BEACH FL 32459 Sonya OBrien Director 45.00 0.00 X X 24000 0 0 Cindy Barber Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Nelson Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sherry Winchester Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 24000 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 276385 0 276385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 276385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2739 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20000 0 0 0 6000 0 0 0 15000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Library Building 20000 0 0 0 Education Expenses 30000 0 0 0 Water Program 9000 0 0 0 Renovation of School 53368 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 270107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6278 0 0 0 0 276385 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 276385 6278 270107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 270107 0 X 6278 6278 0 0 6278 6278 276385 6278 6278 0 0 0 0 -6278 X true X false false X 0 0 0 132784 232599 365383 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132784 232599 365383 365383 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365383 1 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part VI, Line 11a The organizations Form 990 is prepared by management and reviewed by the Board of Directors before filing. A complete copy of the return is provided to all board members via email and members are given an opportunity to review and provide feedback before submission. Part VI, Line 12c Holding Hands Africa regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with its Conflict of Interest Policy. All officers directors trustees and key employees are required to submit annual disclosure statements. The Board of Directors reviews these disclosures and any potential conflicts are addressed during board meetings. Individuals with conflicts are required to recuse themselves from related discussions and decisions. All proceedings and decisions are documented in the organizations official meeting minutes. Part VI, Line 15 The organization follows a compensation approval process in which independent board members review and approve compensation for officers and key employees. The board considers comparable compensation data from similar organizations and documents its deliberations and decisions in meeting minutes maintained contemporaneously. Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Beginning balance for 2026, Rolling over to 2026, $-6278|