Hand Forward Foundation
Hand Forward Foundation (EIN 85-0945604) is a small private foundation based in Nixa, MO that reports recent grantmaking to local causes (animal rescue, food pantry, prenatal/postnatal supports, local schools). Officers listed on filings include Amy Koenigsfeld and Michele Brooks. Financial and grant evidence comes from recent IRS 990-PF filings and public databases.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small local nonprofits in Missouri (especially in Nixa/Christian County/Springfield metro) working in animal welfare, food security, local education, disability supports, or maternal/child services.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or serves Christian County / Springfield‑area communities in Missouri.
- • Proposes a small, time‑limited program or operating support consistent with prior purposes (animal rescue, food pantry, local schools, prenatal/postnatal materials).
- • Can provide a brief application or written request and is willing to engage by phone or mailed correspondence.
- • Has or can document local referrals or relationships with community leaders in the foundation’s service area.
Geography
Observed giving across all recorded years is entirely within Missouri, concentrated in the Nixa/Springfield/Christian County area.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent local organizations each year (2, 6 and 5 recipients in observed years) and supports a range of causes, but several recipients are repeat grantees across the three years.
New Applicants
A public website, application guidance with a rolling deadline, and a named contact increase plausibility for new applicants, but observed behavior shows substantial repeat funding and only one new recipient in the latest year, so access appears relationship‑aware rather than openly competitive.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
