THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO BRING TOGETHER JOURNALISTS (HACKS) AND TECHNOLOGISTS (HACKERS) WHO ARE LEADERS IN THEIR SECTORS TO ADVANCE MEDIA INNOVATION AND FOSTER PUBLIC TRUST IN THE INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM. WE DO THAT BY A)CONVENING SUMMITS, HACKATHONS, IDEATHONS AND WORKSHOPSTHAT BRING TOGETHER TALENT FROM CROSS-DISCIPLINARY BACKGROUNDS, INCLUDING JOURNALISM, TECHNOLOGY AND ACADEMIA TO IDEATE AND INNOVATE. B) CREATE INNOVATION LABS WHERE WE DIRECTLY WORK WITH JOURNALISTS TO PROTOTYPE AND TEST NEWTECHNOLOGIES, C) SPREAD KNOWLEDGE THROUGH OUR NEWSLETTERS, WEBINARS AND OTHER FORUMS FOR LEARNING ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA, (D) SOLICIT AND RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE ABOVE PURPOSES, AND (E) PURSUE ANY OTHER PURPOSE PERMITTED TO BE PURSUED BY A CHARITY (OR, BY A PRIVATE FOUNDATION SHOULD THIS ORGANIZATION EVER BECOME A PRIVATE FOUNDATION), AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN 26 USC 501(A) AND (C)(3) AND ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS, AS EACH MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE AMENDED.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-35.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+0.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$150K
+29.5% YoY
About Hacks Hackers
Based on IRS filings
Hacks Hackers is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,094,304 | $1,694,769 | $952,749 |
| Revenue | $2,036,524 | $3,639,243 | $1,396,665 |
| Expenses | $2,634,136 | $2,831,325 | $1,614,523 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $58,886 | $57,024 | $80 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Washington ($723,688), Codingscape ($111,863), Discourse Labs ($100,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CODINGSCAPE LAS VEGAS, NV | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $111,863 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $45,146 |
| DISCOURSE LABS WILMINGTON, DE | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $100,200 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WA | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $723,688 |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION COALITION INC MARIETTA, GA | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $26,000 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL BROOKLYN, NY | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $40,827 |
| WIKIMEDIA DC WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURT HERMAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $80,000 |
| ANIKA GUPTA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $5,000 |
| JENNIFER LEE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DEBORAH L ROTMAN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $104,000 |
| CONNIE M SEHAT | RESEARCHER-AT-LARGE | 40 | $132,600 |
| HEATHER SANTANA | OPERATIONS LEAD | 40 | $105,000 |
| MARK COATNEY | BUSINESS PRODUCT LEAD | 40 | $132,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hacks Hackers?
Hacks Hackers is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hacks Hackers?
As of 2024, Hacks Hackers holds $1.1M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Hacks Hackers operate?
Hacks Hackers has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What size grants does Hacks Hackers award?
In 2024, Hacks Hackers awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $150K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hacks Hackers's EIN?
Hacks Hackers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5351484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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