James and Pauline Hackbarth
James and Pauline Hackbarth is a private foundation, based in Ocean Isle Beach, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $312K.
James and Pauline Hackbarth at a glance
In short: James and Pauline Hackbarth gave $242K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $48K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $241,844
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $48,369
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,299,057
- +5.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (98% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who James and Pauline Hackbarth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Maywood Public Library ($222K). Together the top 5 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James and Pauline Hackbarth gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 135% 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $473K (2024). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maywood Public Library Maywood, NJ | To Fund Programs | $221,844 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | To Support Scholarship Programs | $5,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | To Support Scholarship Programs | $5,000 |
| Long Island University Brooklyn, NY | To Support Scholarship Programs | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | To Support Scholarship Programs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,299,057 | $360,776 | $383,269 | $241,844 | 5 | $334,363 | $312,468 | $247,088 |
| 2025 | $5,021,963 | $209,636 | $365,904 | $221,618 | 5 | $314,627 | $161,707 | $250,107 |
| 2024 | $4,959,822 | $162,462 | $616,380 | $473,076 | 5 | $564,180 | $118,175 | $235,146 |
| 2023 | $5,154,875 | $592,116 | $565,584 | $414,395 | 5 | $503,188 | $540,971 | $244,007 |
| 2022 | $5,188,273 | $1,000,764 | $447,049 | $278,650 | 1 | $382,802 | $938,792 | $274,156 |
| 2021 | $5,953,878 | $185,298 | $308,461 | $168,500 | 5 | — | $130,536 | $268,024 |
| 2020 | $4,868,156 | $123,004 | $273,956 | $128,532 | 11 | — | $69,117 | $246,054 |
| 2019 | $5,178,162 | $221,200 | $413,299 | $267,882 | 7 | — | $162,062 | $247,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Pauline Hackbarth reported a distributable amount of $247K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James and Pauline Hackbarth is led by James Hackbarth, Chairman & President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James Hackbarth
Chairman & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$29K (2019) → $34K (2026)
Joe Englert
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $15K (2026)
Leonard Lesniak
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $19K (2026)
Marc Keane
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $19K (2026)
Mona Rodriguez
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$16K (2019) → $19K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $34K, to James Hackbarth (Chairman/Pre). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James and Pauline Hackbarth
How much does James and Pauline Hackbarth give each year?
James and Pauline Hackbarth gave $242K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $222K across 5 grants.
What is James and Pauline Hackbarth's typical grant size?
James and Pauline Hackbarth's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $48,369, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James and Pauline Hackbarth give grants?
James and Pauline Hackbarth gives mostly in New Jersey: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does James and Pauline Hackbarth give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on James and Pauline Hackbarth's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Scholarship Programs" (4 grants).
Who are James and Pauline Hackbarth's largest grantees?
James and Pauline Hackbarth's largest 2026 grantees include Maywood Public Library ($221,844), Ramapo College of New Jersey ($5,000) and Princeton University ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is James and Pauline Hackbarth?
James and Pauline Hackbarth reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James and Pauline Hackbarth's EIN?
James and Pauline Hackbarth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0521089. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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