2026-07-14T17:09:46-07:00 2025-08-31 010672939 Paul J Smit & Associates 3330 181st Pl Ste 204 Lansing IL 60438 990 2024-09-01 203144284 By The Hand Club For Kids BYTH 7734130895 415 N Laramie Avenue Chicago IL 60644 Michael Pitts Chairman 2026-07-14 true true Paul Smit P00669815 7088891099 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Pitts 415 N Laramie Avenue Chicago IL 60644 17172017 false X www.bythehand.org X 2005 IL By the Hand Club for Kids is a faith-based after school program that helps children have a new and abundant life by nuturing the whole child - mind, body and soul. 13 13 254 2000 29700 28700 13642156 16132476 0 233951 74132 537784 579045 14413891 16785653 158973 244685 0 10296716 10217041 79137 82062 2517541 7033405 7765831 17568231 18309619 -3154340 -1523966 47836084 45941515 13300184 12929581 34535900 33011934 By the Hand Club for Kids is a faith-based after school program that helps children have a new and abundant life by nuturing the whole child - mind, body and soul. false false 14171129 DURING 2024-2025, BY THE HAND, A CHRIST-CENTERED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM, TOOK OVER 2,000 CHILDREN BY THE HAND AND WALKED WITH THEM HOLISTICALLY-- MIND, BODY AND SOUL. FOR THE MIND-- WE PROVIDED HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, LANGUAGE AND READING LITERACY PROGRAMS AND OUR CHILDREN GREW ACADEMICALLY. 93 PERCENT OF OUR K-12 STUDENTS PASSED ALL CLASSES, 76 PERCENT EARNED ALL ABC'S. 100 PERCENT OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS GRADUATED AND 85 PERCENT ENROLLED IN COLLEGE OR A TECHNICAL SCHOOL. FOR THE BODY--100 PECENT OF STUDENTS WERE OFFERED A NUTRITIOUS MEAL EACH DAY, 718 RECEIVED EYE EXAMS, 142 RECEIVED GLASSES, AND 781 RECEIVED DENTAL CHECKUPS AND CLEANING, 6 RECEIVED ADDITIONAL DENTAL CARE. FOR THE SOUL -- 77 PERCENT OF STUDENTS PROFESSED FAITH, AND 51,927 STUDENT HOURS WERE SPENT IN CHAPEL AND BIBLE STUDY. 14171129 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 77 0 false 254 true true true false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false true true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL GA HI IL MD MI MN ND NH OR SC UT VA WA WI WV X X CEDARSTONE HOLDINGS LLC 6305805750 209 E LIBERTY DRIVE WHEATON IL 60187 Rachel Gamarra CDO 40.00 0.00 X 182236 0 17662 Stephen Fernandes CDO 40.00 0.00 X 164511 0 21328 Susannah Yount Sr Dir, Fund Developmt 40.00 0.00 150597 0 16942 Marco Tinor COO 40.00 0.00 X 153003 0 8929 Omokhosen Imoukhuede CHRO 40.00 0.00 X 152535 0 8352 Felicia Bullock CFO 40.00 0.00 X 149897 0 7452 FRANK SEAGER Donor Relations Officer 40.00 0.00 152366 0 0 NANCY GOOD Dir,FundDvlpmt 40.00 0.00 113398 0 6427 LAMONT WASHINGTON VP-Talent Advncmnt 40.00 0.00 103581 0 10933 Sarah James Vp-Program Ops 40.00 0.00 100863 0 10479 Michael Pitts Chairman 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Travis Smith Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon Hickey-Kozek Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jonathon Banks Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Connie Giere Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Roy Patterson Vice Chairman 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 James Fellowes Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jose Gomez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Searles Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gilbert Russell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Horner Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rod Van Der Aa Treasurer 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Janel Prichard Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Donnita Travis Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1422987 108504 10 false true false Delicious Unlimited 4005 Porett Drive Gurnee IL 60031 Catering services 463516 Parks Transportation 463 W 103rd Place Chicago IL 60628 Transportation srvcs 461760 OX Creative Inc 1 Douglas Ave Elgin IL 60120 Professional services 342594 OpenWorks PO Box 29088 Phoenix AZ 850389088 Professional services 309800 Design360 incorporated 2160 Linden Avenue Highland Park IL 60035 Brand Development 248824 12 2293045 598926 13240505 1738074 16132476 0 74132 74132 0 0 944040 944040 944040 914340 29700 0 2293045 386364 -386364 -386364 0 0 Other Revenue 21369 21369 21369 16785653 935709 29700 -312232 81125 81125 163560 163560 0 0 828875 242265 236356 350254 0 7958891 6502024 360446 1096421 144997 92328 15692 36977 641137 509203 31951 99983 643141 492224 46170 104747 0 90900 90900 302265 302265 0 82062 82062 0 1594678 1022577 307306 264795 56448 19978 11627 24843 0 0 0 495397 432715 62682 19097 10453 1767 6877 0 0 70116 70116 0 1123242 1123242 146135 146135 Transportation 1082399 1070307 4696 7396 Building & equip repair/maint 802171 801614 557 Meals 507794 506212 485 1097 Childrens&other special events 460597 110869 2776 346952 1014592 774182 145273 95137 18309619 14171129 1620949 2517541 2299498 1825263 1483171 1020181 0 0 0 0 2537943 2645356 0 113617 327351 38043992 8457207 30287145 29586785 0 0 0 0 11114710 10536579 47836084 45941515 724704 1008943 154510 156570 12294201 11735314 126769 28754 13300184 12929581 X 32592727 30580503 1943173 2431431 34535900 33011934 47836084 45941515 -1523966 X false true X true false X 19715465 19203854 12443794 13362682 15746112 80471907 0 0 19715465 19203854 12443794 13362682 15746112 80471907 10837468 69634439 152353 320917 233951 74132 781353 29700 29700 29700 89100 23148 31843 17651 19891 21369 113902 81456262 4047922 0.85490 0.95320 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4691191 4691191 28717867 7021409 21696458 121671 120037 1634 4513263 1315761 3197502 29586785 Operating lease-right of use asset 28754 10536579 Operating lease liability 28754 28754 X 16885653 100000 100000 16785653 16785653 18409619 100000 100000 18309619 18309619 Part X : FIN48 Footnote By The Hand is a not-for-profit organization. By The Hand has received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating that it is exempt from income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, except for income taxes pertaining to unrelated business income. A provision of approximately $8,000 has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements related to certain unrelated business activities. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate tax positions taken and recognize a tax liability or asset if the organization has taken an uncertain tax position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken and has concluded that as of August 31, 2025, there are no uncertain income tax positions that would require recognition of a liability or asset or disclosure in the financial statements. By the Hand has filed income tax returns through the year ended August 31, 2024 and believes it is no longer subject to income tax examination for years prior to the year ended August 31, 2021. X X X X X X X true Suzette Webb 1737 W Crystal St Chicago IL 60622 Fundraising SERVICES false 742185 82062 660123 742185 82062 660123 FL GA HI IL MD MI MN NH ND OR SC UT VA WV WI WA Spring Benefit 2293045 2293045 93432 114183 178749 2293045 2293045 93432 114183 178749 386364 -386364 Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information Suzette Webb provided individual donor related fundraising services to By The Hand Club for Kids during the year ended August 31, 2025. true Habitat for Humanity Chicago 11 W Jackson Blvd Ste 2130 Chicago IL 60604 460494889 501(c)(3) 0 81125 Cost 7 lots of land To build affordable homes 1 0 Scholarships-Individuals 22 91391 Benevolence-families in need 261 12798 59371 FMV Food,Clothing,utilities,rent Additional Supplemental Information DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025, BY THE HAND PROVIDED VARIOUS FORMS OF BENEVOLENCE AND RELIEF TO FAMILIES IT SERVES, INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, UTILITIES, FUNERAL SERVICES AND ALSO PROVIDED FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. BY THE HAND PROVIDED BENEVOLENT ASSISTANCE TO OVER 260 FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025. Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Scholarships are awarded by a committee and available to those who were enrolled at By The Hand when they completed high school, are enrolled in an accredited college, and meet GPA requirements. Scholarships are paid directly to colleges based on documented need or to recipient based on substantiated educational expenses such as books. Benevolence on behalf of needy families is paid directly to the service provider, such as the utility company or landlord. Noncash assistance is also provided in the form of clothing and household goods and supplies. Counseling services are provided to students, primarily in group settings, with individual counseling as needed. Benevolence assistance is granted by senior management to families with a close relationship to the organization and who meet IRS guidelines for benevolence help. X X false false false false false false false false false Felicia Bullock CFO 149897 7452 157349 FRANK SEAGER Donor Relations Officer 152366 152366 Marco Tinor COO 153003 8929 161932 Omokhosen Imoukhuede CHRO 152535 8352 152535 8352 Rachel Gamarra CDO 182236 17662 199898 Stephen Fernandes CDO 164511 21328 185839 Susannah Yount Sr Dir, Fund Developmt 150597 16942 167539 X 15 1738074 FMV false true true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties By The Hand uses a third party investment brokerage firm to receive stock and other marketable securities contributed to the organization by donors and sell those contributed securities. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The Elders of The Moody Church oversee By The Hand Club For Kids in the following ways. No person shall be elected or reelected as a Director without approval by the Elders. No Executive Director shall be employed without approval by the Elders and serves at their pleasure. The Elders must approve disposition of substantial property as well as loans. No Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws shall become effective without approval by the Elders. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b BOARD REVIEW OF TAX RETURNS POLICY - A copy of the IRS 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review before it is filed. It is By The Hand Club For Kids's policy that tax returns filed on the organization's behalf, including IRS Form 990, be reviewed by the officers required to sign them. The Board of Directors are apprised of the status of the returns during their regular meetings and copies are provided to the Board of Directors for review, but a resolution is not required for the filings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All officers, board members and key employees must disclose any and all potential conflicts. Board members, officers, and key employees are required to provide a signed statement annually listing all such conflicts. The statements are reviewed by the Executive Director and any items of concern are reported to the Board Chair. If in the opinion of the Board Chair the conflict is a direct conflict of interest, that member must recuse him- or herself and abstain from any vote or action on the subject of the conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b It is the policy of By The Hand Club for Kids to provide compensation that is commensurate with comparable ministries and complies with the legal requirements for maximum compensation and reporting of taxable elements. Compensation of all disqualified persons for each year will be established by the Board of Directors in advance. If any board members are employees of the organization or related to disqualified persons receiving compensation, they may provide input to the Board, but will leave the room and not participate in the discussion or decision making by the Board. Compensation for the disqualified persons including the Executive Director is reviewed and approved by the Board annually. Compensation for nonqualified persons is set by the Executive Director with information regarding this compensation provided to the Board annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE POLICY It is the policy of By The Hand Club For Kids to be financially transparent and fully comply with all disclosure requirements, including the following. By The Hand Club will fully comply with Federal and Illinois public disclosure requirements with respect to IRS Forms 990, 990-T, 1023 and 5227. The organization will fulfill all requests for the forms made in writing or in person. The organization may charge a fee for printed copies to cover the actual cost of photocopying and mailing. By The Hand Club will fully comply with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountabilitys standards related to providing a copy of the organizations current financial statements upon written request. By The Hand Club will fully comply with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountabilitys standards related to providing a report, on written request, including financial information, on the specific project for which our organization has solicited gifts. Fiscal year-end financial statements will be provided to the Board of Directors at the first meeting following year end. Year-to-date financial statements will be provided at other regularly scheduled board meetings. 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