Federal Grant Award Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), through its Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) program (CFDA 21.008), awarded Good Hands Foundation a Project Grant of $134,069 for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This award supports the Foundation's delivery of comprehensive tax assistance services to low-income taxpayers and English as a Second Language (ESL) individuals in California. Under this grant, Good Hands Foundation will provide direct tax representation before the IRS and other tribunals on federal tax matters, educational activities addressing various tax topics, and advocacy efforts to improve tax administration for the intended beneficiary population.

The grant enables Good Hands Foundation to represent taxpayers whose incomes do not exceed 250 percent of federal poverty guidelines in tax controversies with the IRS, offer consultation services on specific tax issues, conduct educational outreach activities, and contribute to tax administration improvements through advocacy initiatives. As with all LITC awards, the organization is required to maintain detailed records substantiating all costs incurred and performance metrics in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR 200, with services provided at nominal or no cost to beneficiaries.