J David & Pamela Hakman
J David & Pamela Hakman is a private foundation, based in Burlingame, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $878K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $34K.
J David & Pamela Hakman at a glance
In short: J David & Pamela Hakman gave $44K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,912
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,273
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $878,174
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J David & Pamela Hakman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth Service Bureaus of the YMCA ($10K). Together the top 7 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J David & Pamela Hakman gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Service Bureaus of the YMCA San Francisco, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc of Alameda County Oakland, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Daraja Education Fund San Rafael, CA | Charity | $7,000 |
| Eastside Prepartory School East Palo Alto, CA | Charity | $7,000 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools Oakland, CA | Charity | $6,662 |
| SPKN Corp Aurora, CO | Charity | $3,000 |
| Khan Academy Mountain View, CA | Charity | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $878,174 | $33,773 | $53,226 | $43,912 | 7 | $43,912 | $33,768 | $43,158 |
| 2024 | $872,418 | $294,366 | $41,353 | $40,000 | 5 | $40,000 | $294,139 | $39,750 |
| 2023 | $898,282 | $15,822 | $43,049 | $41,500 | 6 | $41,500 | $21,018 | $41,532 |
| 2022 | $808,280 | $16,808 | $37,156 | $35,403 | 6 | $35,403 | $20,787 | $42,786 |
| 2021 | $1,010,779 | $56,314 | $43,671 | $42,700 | 5 | $42,700 | $56,150 | $47,256 |
| 2020 | $906,354 | $-56,899 | $43,468 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $17,040 | $40,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J David & Pamela Hakman reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J David & Pamela Hakman is led by Kristine H. Nyhus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristine H. Nyhus
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hakman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Hakman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. David Hakman
CFO
President → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J David & Pamela Hakman
How much does J David & Pamela Hakman give each year?
J David & Pamela Hakman gave $44K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 5 grants.
What is J David & Pamela Hakman's typical grant size?
J David & Pamela Hakman's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,273, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J David & Pamela Hakman give grants?
J David & Pamela Hakman gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does J David & Pamela Hakman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on J David & Pamela Hakman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are J David & Pamela Hakman's largest grantees?
J David & Pamela Hakman's largest 2025 grantees include Youth Service Bureaus of the YMCA ($10,000), Girls Inc of Alameda County ($10,000) and Daraja Education Fund ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J David & Pamela Hakman?
J David & Pamela Hakman reported $878K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J David & Pamela Hakman's EIN?
J David & Pamela Hakman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3301410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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