HANDS ACROSS THE WATER INC

EIN: 383167509 501(c)(3) Human Services

ANN ARBOR, MI

Total Revenue
$5,851,925
Total Expenses
$4,991,597
Total Assets
$2,630,423
Net Assets
$2,444,408
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
KATHERINE PAGE SANDER
Phone
7344770135
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HANDS ACROSS THE WATER INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.0M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

HANDS ACROSS THE WATER SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH INCLUSIVE, STRENGTHS-BASED SERVICES. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY CHILD IS VALUED AND HAS A SAFE HOME AND LOVING FAMILY WHERE THEY CAN THRIVE. IN KEEPING THAT MISSION AND VISION, HANDS ACROSS THE WATER PROVIDES A SPECTRUM OF SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, INCLUDING IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, FOSTER CARE, AND INFANT, STATE WARD, AND INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,432,674 Revenue: $4,476,517

STATEWIDE FOSTER CARE CONTRACTED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH A GOAL OF ENSURING THAT CHILDREN ARE SAFE...

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STATEWIDE FOSTER CARE CONTRACTED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH A GOAL OF ENSURING THAT CHILDREN ARE SAFE, HEALTHY, AND CARED FOR IN THEIR FAMILY OF ORIGIN WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IN 2025, 155 YOUTH WERE SERVED IN THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. 11 YOUTH WERE REUNIFIED WITH THEIR FAMILIES. 1 CHILD WAS PLACED WITH A GUARDIAN. HATW ASSESSED AND MAINTAINED 45 LICENSED FOSTER HOMES AND 60 RELATIVE/KINSHIP PLACEMENTS

Program 2
Expenses: $844,597 Revenue: $693,312

ADOPTION SERVICES, INCLUDING STATE WARD ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION, AND INFANT ADOPTION SERVICES: STATE WARD ADOPTION MATCHES CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE UNABLE TO RETURN HOME WITH ADOPTIVE...

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ADOPTION SERVICES, INCLUDING STATE WARD ADOPTION, INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION, AND INFANT ADOPTION SERVICES: STATE WARD ADOPTION MATCHES CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE UNABLE TO RETURN HOME WITH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES INCLUDING RELATIVES OF THE CHILD, NON-RELATIVE FOSTER PARENTS, OR A RECRUITED ADOPTIVE FAMILY. INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION PRIMARILY ASSISTS US CITIZEN FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADOPT FAMILY MEMBERS OR UNRELATED CHILDREN FROM PROGRAM COUNTRIES INCLUDING MEXICO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, BANGLADESH, BULGARIA, AND AZERBAIJAN. IN 2025, HATW COMPLETED 27 ADOPTIONS AMONG THE THREE PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $132,750 Revenue: $102,028

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: HATW PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON TRAUMA, GRIEF AND LOSS, FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ISSUES, AND MARITAL, PARENTING AND...

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: HATW PROVIDES COUNSELING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON TRAUMA, GRIEF AND LOSS, FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ISSUES, AND MARITAL, PARENTING AND ADJUSTMENT ISSUES. NUMEROUS INSURANCE PLANS ARE ACCEPTED INCLUDING SEVERAL MEDICAID AND HMO PLANS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE PAY CLIENTS. IN 2025, 51 CHILDREN AND ADULTS BENEFITED FROM BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AT HATW.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $539,734
Program Service Revenue $5,271,857
Investment Income $40,556
Other Revenue $-222
TOTAL REVENUE $5,851,925

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,525,545
Salaries & Benefits $2,637,183
Fundraising Expenses $91,383
Program Expenses $4,410,021
Other Expenses $828,869
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,991,597

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,851,925 $4,661,498 +0.3%
Expenses $4,991,597 $4,213,943 +0.2%
Net Income $860,328 $447,555 +0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
67
Volunteers
62

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$120,697
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHERINE PAGE SANDER EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$92,922 $27,775 $120,697
RICK MODGLIN-GREEN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GLADSTONE-HIGHLAND VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BELINDA NEEDHAM SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARLENE HELZERMAN TREASUER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ROESCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIUS BUZZARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM GRENAWITZKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTOR DIGIOVANNI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,851,925 $4,991,597 $2,630,423 $860,328
2024 $4,661,498 $4,213,943 $1,848,070 $447,555
2023 $3,468,959 $3,621,668 $1,470,875 $-152,709
2022 $3,434,948 $3,524,638 $1,696,977 $-89,690
2021 $3,266,574 $3,372,410 $1,450,759 $-105,836
2020 $3,676,454 $3,218,415 $1,531,466 $458,039
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