Checkrorg is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $840K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $269K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$840K
-45.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$269K
+86.5% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+107.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Checkrorg reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Checkrorg
Based on IRS filings
Checkrorg is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $840K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $269K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $840,499 | $1,546,114 | $900,000 |
| Revenue | $69,438 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,000 |
| Expenses | $653,178 | $475,762 | $100,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $653,178 | $475,762 | $100,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $52,243 | $43,937 | $3,716 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jobs for the Future Inc ($50,000), The Just Trust for Education ($50,000), Culture Shift Labs ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOBS FOR THE FUTURE INC BOSTON, MA | SPONSORSHIP FOR IMPACT EMPLOYER SUMMIT AT HORIZONS 2024 EVENT | $50,000 |
| THE JUST TRUST FOR EDUCATION DURHAM, NC | FAIR CHANCE COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER GRANT | $50,000 |
| CULTURE SHIFT LABS MONTCLAIR, NJ | 5 10 2024 2ND CHANCE EVENT | $40,000 |
| UNITED WAY OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | SPONSORSHIP FOR NATIONAL CONVENING ON FAIR CHANCE HIRING IN CHICAGO OCTOBER 7-8 2024 | $25,000 |
| AHIMSA COLLECTIVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FAIR CHANCE COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER GRANT | $25,000 |
| SAFER FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | FAIR CHANCE COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER GRANT | $25,000 |
| CROP OAKLAND, CA | FAIR CHANCE COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER GRANT | $25,000 |
| JUSTICE REFORM FOUNDATION IRVING, TX | EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR JRF EVENT | $3,500 |
| DEFY VENTURES NEW YORK, NY | FAIR CHANCE COMMUNITY BASED PARTNER GRANT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL YANISSE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NAEEM ISHAQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEN OLIVER | PRESIDENT AND EXECUT | 40 | $22,083 |
| JEN NG | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JEN YEH | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Checkrorg?
Checkrorg is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $840K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Checkrorg?
As of 2024, Checkrorg holds $840K in total assets with $69K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $269K in 2024.
Where does Checkrorg operate?
Checkrorg has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Utah.
What size grants does Checkrorg award?
In 2024, Checkrorg awarded 9 grants totaling $269K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Checkrorg required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Checkrorg reported a distributable amount of $52K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Checkrorg's EIN?
Checkrorg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3951674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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