Lend A Hand Grant

At the Tesori Family Foundation, we believe every person is intentionally created in the image of God with inherent worth, unique gifts, and a God-given purpose. We are called to be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us, investing in opportunities that remove barriers, foster belonging, and create communities where individuals of all abilities can flourish.

Through our Lend a Hand, Heal a Heart Grant Program, we partner with mission-driven nonprofit organizations that share this vision. Each year, at the discretion of our Board of Directors, we award grants to organizations whose work advances meaningful inclusion and creates lasting impact for children, individuals, and families.

Our grantmaking is centered on expanding inclusive opportunities in three key areas:

Sport & Recreation

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to play, compete, build friendships, and experience the joy of belonging. We support organizations that create adaptive and inclusive sports, accessible recreation, and welcoming environments where individuals of all abilities can participate, grow in confidence, and experience the life-changing power of community.

Education

Every learner deserves to be known, valued, and given the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We invest in educational initiatives that embrace diverse learning needs, equip educators, remove barriers to learning, and create environments where every child can discover their gifts, develop their character, and thrive.

Career Development & Life Skills

Inclusion extends beyond the classroom and the playing field. We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live with purpose, contribute their unique talents, and experience the dignity that comes from meaningful work and independence. We support programs that provide vocational training, life skills, workforce readiness, mentorship, and pathways to meaningful employment.

At its heart, the Lend a Hand, Heal a Heart Grant Program is about investing in organizations that are building communities where everyone belongs. We prayerfully consider each grant request, seeking partners whose work reflects our shared commitment to inclusion, compassion, dignity, and hope.

In 2026, the Tesori Family Foundation’s goal is to award more than $50,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with our commitment to advancing inclusion through sport and recreation, education, and career development & life skills.

Grant recipients are selected through an internal review process conducted by our Board of Directors at various times throughout the year. As we prayerfully consider opportunities to steward the Foundation’s resources, we seek organizations that are creating meaningful, lasting impact and expanding opportunities for individuals of all abilities to thrive.

At this time, the Tesori Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. However, if you know of a nonprofit organization whose work closely aligns with our mission, we would be grateful to hear from you. Please email your recommendation to tff@tesorifamilyfoundation.org for future consideration.

Together, we remain committed to lending a hand, healing a heart, and investing in organizations that are building more inclusive communities where every person is welcomed, valued, and empowered to flourish.

To learn more about some of the organizations we have proudly supported over the years, please click their name below.

Previous Grant Recipients