About Us
By The Hand Foundation was established in 1990 by Robert Bensman and Cathleen Soprano. We are a private, non-operating foundation, which means that we receive most of our income from investments and endowments. This is income used to make grants to other charitable organizations.
Our goals at By The Hand are:
By The Hand Foundation does not accept outside donations for our own benefit. We accept donations that are passed on 100% to the donor's charity of choice.
By using By The Hand Foundation as a conduit for donations, it can allow the donor to remain anonymous, thereby alleviating future unwanted solicitations from those charities.
100% of all donations made through www.bythehandfoundation.org will be forwarded to the charity selected by the donor!
Our goals at By The Hand are:
- To provide secure and private access through our site, for donors to donate anywhere, anonymously.
- To help educate the public about why giving to charities is important and how it benefits both the donor and the charity.
- To provide links that show how to choose worthy charities.
- To encourage individuals to actively donate.
By The Hand Foundation does not accept outside donations for our own benefit. We accept donations that are passed on 100% to the donor's charity of choice.
By using By The Hand Foundation as a conduit for donations, it can allow the donor to remain anonymous, thereby alleviating future unwanted solicitations from those charities.
100% of all donations made through www.bythehandfoundation.org will be forwarded to the charity selected by the donor!
Our Trustees
Robert Bensman
For over 40 years, Bob has developed a portfolio of businesses ranging from customer service, marketing, specialty manufacturing, commercial and residential real-estate development to consumer product invention and development. As a By The Hand Trustee, he has promoted unique methods to donate which encourage people to make a difference.
bbensman@bythehandfoundation.org
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Cathleen Soprano
Cathy was the COO of Ver-A-Fast Corporation from its inception in 1976 until 2015, and is currently COO of Microtell Management Services Inc. As a By The Hand Trustee, she orchestrates “whatever it takes” to achieve its mission. Cathy is active in her parish, St Clarence in North Olmsted, is a member of the Business Advisory Committee of Oakleaf Services at UCP of Greater Cleveland, and loves her pets, gardening and baseball.
csoprano@bythehandfoundation.org
For over 40 years, Bob has developed a portfolio of businesses ranging from customer service, marketing, specialty manufacturing, commercial and residential real-estate development to consumer product invention and development. As a By The Hand Trustee, he has promoted unique methods to donate which encourage people to make a difference.
bbensman@bythehandfoundation.org
Cathleen Soprano
Cathy was the COO of Ver-A-Fast Corporation from its inception in 1976 until 2015, and is currently COO of Microtell Management Services Inc. As a By The Hand Trustee, she orchestrates “whatever it takes” to achieve its mission. Cathy is active in her parish, St Clarence in North Olmsted, is a member of the Business Advisory Committee of Oakleaf Services at UCP of Greater Cleveland, and loves her pets, gardening and baseball.
csoprano@bythehandfoundation.org
Our Advisory Committee
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