HIP Housing Development Corporation
To alleviate and improve the housing condition of the needy, physically or mentally handicapped, elderly persons and others whose housing needs are not being adequately met in San Mateo County, CA.
HIP Housing Development Corporation at a glance
In short: HIP Housing Development Corporation gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.6M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,580,816
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,580,816
- -30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,580,816
- Total assets
- $14,545,108
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who HIP Housing Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Human Investment Project Inc ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How HIP Housing Development Corporation gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $573K (2021) to $2.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Investment Project Inc San Mateo, CA | General Support: Low Inc Housing | $1,580,816 |
Ready to take the next step with HIP Housing Development Corporation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,545,108 | $5,126,040 | $5,682,896 | $1,580,816 | 1 | $1,809,092 |
| 2024 | $15,054,424 | $3,312,065 | $18,012,891 | $2,270,341 | 1 | $499,373 |
| 2023 | $29,594,301 | $3,309,128 | $4,707,438 | $1,057,005 | 1 | $374,050 |
| 2022 | $30,487,933 | $17,027,307 | $5,025,916 | $1,258,178 | 1 | $230,760 |
| 2021 | $16,006,101 | $4,922,807 | $3,718,635 | $573,228 | 1 | $124,509 |
| 2020 | $7,280,078 | $5,204,488 | $3,432,782 | $636,082 | 1 | $108,919 |
| 2019 | $5,415,534 | $2,929,891 | $3,319,581 | $615,664 | 1 | $76,095 |
About HIP Housing Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
HIP Housing Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in San Mateo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
HIP Housing Development Corporation is led by Kate Comfort Harr, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kate Comfort Harr
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$63K (2019) → $80K (2025)
Lauren Boro
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Aknin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Latisa Brooks
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ghion Dessie
Vice President of Finance
Controller → Vice President of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
$48K (2025)
Dianne Whitaker
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bush
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Josh Amoroso (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Janet Borgens (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Robertson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Don McVey (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Norma Quiroz (2019–2020) — Controller
- Former: Virginia Taylor (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Paul Taylor (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $80K, to Kate Comfort Harr (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about HIP Housing Development Corporation
How much does HIP Housing Development Corporation give each year?
HIP Housing Development Corporation gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 1 grant.
How large is HIP Housing Development Corporation?
HIP Housing Development Corporation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is HIP Housing Development Corporation?
HIP Housing Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in San Mateo, CA. It holds $14.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does HIP Housing Development Corporation operate?
HIP Housing Development Corporation has awarded grants in California.
What is HIP Housing Development Corporation's EIN?
HIP Housing Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3159161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in HIP Housing Development Corporation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
The Sobrato Family Foundation
Mountain View, CA
The foundation supports economic opportunity and education, including small-business access, workforce and college pathways, English learners, supportive housing, and community-based organizations serving people facing challenges. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $5 million, with a median of $75,000; its focus is Silicon Valley, though most grant dollars went to California. The filing says applications are sent directly and nonprofits can use an online form to receive funding-opportunity information; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$886.3M
Grants
526
Total Given
$69.3M
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Los Altos, CA
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation funds charitable organizations working on just societies, healthy families and communities, and a healthy natural world, including climate solutions, ocean conservation, and science. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, and half of grant dollars went to California recipients. It accepts unsolicited requests, but less than 1% of its grants come from them.
Assets
$8.5B
Grants
1,029
Total Given
$350.0M
Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag
Milwaukee, WI
The foundation’s 2022 grants supported work in economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, affordable housing, conservation, small-business procurement, and education, with examples in Georgia and California. It gave 441 grants totaling $8,518,500 in 2022, including awards from $45,000 to $200,000, but reported no grants in its 2023 final return. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.8M
Grants
441
Total Given
$8.5M
Stanford Health Care
Stanford, CA
Stanford Health Care funds medical training and research, healthcare access, behavioral health, and community needs such as housing, food, and economic security. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $77.9 million, with a median of $150,000, and 99% of grant dollars went to California recipients. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.6B
Grants
27
Total Given
$85.8M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
Sunlight Giving
Palo Alto, CA
Sunlight Giving supports nonprofits serving families in poverty with children ages 0–5, focusing on essentials such as housing, food, health care, and family support in 10 counties across greater Silicon Valley and nearby areas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $350,000, with a median of $55,000. It funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, though prospective partners may submit an inquiry.
Assets
$502.5M
Grants
332
Total Given
$23.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from HIP Housing Development Corporation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
HIP Housing Development Corporation down — hundreds of funders to go?