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Nonprofit · EIN 99-3856440

HAND UP PARTNERS

Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17603

Financials

$55K$23K2024$183K$193K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HAND UP PARTNERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$182,925$193,413-$10,488$21,218$0$21,218
December 31, 2024990-EZ$54,923$23,217$31,706$31,706$0$31,706
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$182,429
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$496
Other revenue
$496

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,000
Program services (functional)
$187,670
Fundraising (functional)
$5,743

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$31,706
Total assets, end of year
$21,218
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$21,218
Net assets without donor restrictions
$21,218
Gross receipts
$185,825
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dave CostarellaDirector; President
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Lloyd SchaferDirector; Vice President; Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Victoria ValentineDirector; Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Daniel HessDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Jennifer FrankDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dave CostarellaDirector; President20$0
Lloyd SchaferDirector; Treasurer15$0
Victoria ValentineDirector; Vice President1$0
Andrea GrillDirector; Vice President2$0
Andrew ProsserDirector1.5$0
Robert HoffmanDirector0.5$0
Daniel HessDirector1$0
Jennifer FrankDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
924 1ST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4802
In care of
% DAVE COSTARELLA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Lloyd Schafer, 243 E Frederick St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Signed the 990
Lloyd Schafer, Director/Treasurer
Phone
(610) 462-6765

Mission

Our purpose is to provide support and opportunities for Lancaster, PA's homeless population to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency and in becoming productive members of the community. The organization distributes food and clothing and provides individual and group area cleanup activities for participants.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Individual and group cleanup activities for Lancaster Pennsylvania streets and parks allowing 100+ homeless people to beautify the city, build self-esteem/self-reliance and to interact in a positive manner with the community at-large.
    Expenses $126,500
  • Outreach efforts to direct over 100 homeless community members toward social services, medical treatment and employment.
    Expenses $40,000
  • Emergency support.
    Expenses $13,415
  • Other support services.
    Expenses $7,755

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

IRS record

EIN
99-3856440
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$21,218
Income (IRS master file)
$185,825

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about HAND UP PARTNERS

What is the EIN of HAND UP PARTNERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HAND UP PARTNERS is 99-3856440.
Is HAND UP PARTNERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to HAND UP PARTNERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HAND UP PARTNERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HAND UP PARTNERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HAND UP PARTNERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HAND UP PARTNERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Lloyd Schafer.
Who are the officers and directors of HAND UP PARTNERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HAND UP PARTNERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,925, expenses of $193,413 and total assets of $21,218 at year end.

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