HACKER INITIATIVE IS CREATED TO SUPPORT AND GROW THE COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE WORLDWIDE HACKER COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+17.3% YoY
Revenue
$276K
+94.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$189K
+250.9% YoY
Expenses
$129K
+35.1% YoY
About Hacker Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Hacker Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $189K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,153,479 | $1,835,144 | $1,784,857 |
| Revenue | $276,321 | $142,155 | $202,407 |
| Expenses | $128,744 | $95,313 | $115,781 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $188,888 | $53,828 | $15,485 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hacker Initiative
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM D POLLOCK | CHAIR OF THE | 2.1 | — |
| GARRET GEE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.01 | — |
| VICKI FRIEDBERG | INTERIM SECR | 1.46 | — |
| EAN SCHUESSLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.39 | — |
| CHUCK MCMANIS | TREASURER | 0.19 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacker Initiative?
Hacker Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hacker Initiative?
As of 2024, Hacker Initiative holds $2.2M in total assets with $276K in annual revenue.
Where does Hacker Initiative operate?
Hacker Initiative has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Massachusetts.
What is Hacker Initiative's EIN?
Hacker Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4838801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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