Bakar Bioenginuity Hub
Bakar Bioenginuity Hub is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it made $350K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $4.
Bakar Bioenginuity Hub at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $241,326
- +2010950.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $349,926
- +1551.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $349,926
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bakar Bioenginuity Hub funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Bakar Bioenginuity Hub gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $94.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Donation of real property for the purpose of office space and light hazard life-science laboratories to support academic-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in the biological, physical, and engineering sciences. | $94,541,409 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $241,326 | $349,926 | — | — | $349,926 | $4 | $4,538 |
| 2023 | $108,600 | $12 | $95,776,853 | $94,541,409 | 1 | $21,183 | $12 | $5,952 |
| 2022 | $95,885,441 | $12,402,041 | $1,401,250 | — | — | $12,345,735 | $41 | $19,830 |
| 2021 | $84,884,650 | $43,600,070 | $7,666 | — | — | $43,552,338 | $70 | $16,134 |
| 2020 | $41,292,246 | $34,400,027 | $7,742 | — | — | — | $27 | $5,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bakar Bioenginuity Hub reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bakar Bioenginuity Hub is led by Barbara Bass Bakar, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Bass Bakar
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy E. Herr
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. McCormick
Director
Director, Treasurer & CFO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Greene
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stephen J. Lopresti (2022–2023) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: A. Paul Alivisatos (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bakar Bioenginuity Hub
What is Bakar Bioenginuity Hub?
Bakar Bioenginuity Hub is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Bakar Bioenginuity Hub operate?
Bakar Bioenginuity Hub has awarded grants in California.
How much is Bakar Bioenginuity Hub required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bakar Bioenginuity Hub reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bakar Bioenginuity Hub's EIN?
Bakar Bioenginuity Hub's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0935284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Bakar Bioenginuity Hub funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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