HRJ Charities Inc
HRJ Charities Inc, based in Palo Alto, California, is a Form 990 public charity registered as Champion Charities. Its stated mission is to help children and families in need, through grants to nonprofit organizations and events that raise awareness and support grantmaking.
HRJ Charities Inc at a glance
In short: HRJ Charities Inc gave $496K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $496,402
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,025
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,451
- Total assets
- $875,428
- -25.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HRJ Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 Bryant Street 230, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: (415) 235-6318
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HRJ Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harlem Childrens Zone ($75K). Together the top 10 received $425K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($27,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 73 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing says grantees are generally located in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, 2024 grant dollars also went to organizations in other states: California received 40%, New York 25%, North Carolina 12%, Tennessee 10%, and Texas 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HRJ Charities Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2020) to $589K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Childrens Zone New York, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto, CA | General Operating | $55,000 |
| Duke University - Tisch Brain Tumor Center Durham, NC | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation East Palo Alto, CA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Jude Hospitals Memphis, TN | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - New York New York, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Defensive Line Coppell, TX | General Operating | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $27,500 |
| Child Mind Institute San Mateo, CA | General Operating | $15,402 |
| Forever Young Foundation Mesa, AZ | Event Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals were reported across 16 grants in 2024, 15 in 2023, and 17 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $875,428 | $-24,167 | $819,531 | $496,402 | 16 | $6,632 |
| 2023 | $1,176,972 | $405,890 | $728,158 | $483,826 | 15 | $14,519 |
| 2022 | $1,677,243 | $815,944 | $470,027 | $236,799 | 17 | $13,912 |
| 2021 | $1,404,650 | $1,642,568 | $840,605 | $589,102 | 15 | $55,183 |
| 2020 | $758,001 | $115,756 | $343,898 | $96,000 | 10 | $17,196 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing describes grants to nonprofits that generally are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and that foster personal development, educational achievement, physical or emotional health, or economic empowerment. Its filing says grants are typically for general operating use, though the 2024 grants also included scholarship and event support.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Teach for America describes its mission as finding, developing, and supporting leaders to teach underserved students. Future Citizens Foundation describes a program combining golf, character development, life skills, academic support, higher education, mentorship, and career development. Liahona Motu Foundation says it aims to empower high school students to strive for greatness and become responsible, compassionate leaders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, HRJ Charities reported 16 grants totaling $496,402. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $75,000, with a median of $21,451.
Among the largest reported grants were $75,000 to Harlem Children’s Zone for general operating support; $55,000 to an individual recipient Alto Academy for general operating support; $50,000 each to Duke University’s Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Ravenswood Education Foundation, St. Jude Hospitals, Teach for America–New York, and The Defensive Line, all for general operating support; and $27,500 to an individual recipient Alto Academy–Scholarships for a scholarship program. Other reported grants included $15,402 to Child Mind Institute for general operating support and $15,000 each to Forever Young Foundation and The First Tee of Monterey County for event support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harris Barton as chairman, Ronnie Lott as secretary, Jeff Bloom as treasurer, Craig Johnson as director, and Ronald Yu as executive director.
HRJ Charities Inc is led by Ronald Yu, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald Yu
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $120K (2024)
Harris Barton
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Johnson
Director
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bloom
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Lott
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ronald Lott (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Ron Yu (2020) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Ronald Yu (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about HRJ Charities Inc
How much does HRJ Charities Inc give each year?
HRJ Charities Inc gave $496K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $484K across 15 grants.
What is HRJ Charities Inc's typical grant size?
HRJ Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,451, and its average grant was $31,025, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from HRJ Charities Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does HRJ Charities Inc give grants?
HRJ Charities Inc's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (25%) and North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), East Palo Alto, CA (2 grants) and Santa Clara, CA (2 grants).
Does HRJ Charities Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of HRJ Charities Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Event Support" (4 grants).
Who are HRJ Charities Inc's largest grantees?
HRJ Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harlem Childrens Zone ($75,000), East Palo Alto Academy ($55,000) and Duke University - Tisch Brain Tumor Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($27,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HRJ Charities Inc?
HRJ Charities Inc reported $875K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What does HRJ Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing describes grants to nonprofits that generally are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and that foster personal development, educational achievement, physical or emotional health, or economic empowerment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HRJ Charities Inc?
HRJ Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is HRJ Charities Inc's EIN?
HRJ Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1252760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). HRJ Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hrj-charities-inc-morg_20d8bf7c34f84f2a98658a3e1a3ea3ad
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