The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lexington, Kentucky. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Kentucky, including organizations connected with religion, education, the arts, health care, sports, and community services.
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc gave $12K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $826.429), mostly in Kentucky. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,570
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $826
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $244,341
- +1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1804 Saint Ives Circle, Lexington, KY 40502
Phone: (859) 221-9393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Christian Church ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 62 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $440; repeat grants $932. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $12K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Christian Church Richmond, KY | Religious Church | $2,500 |
| EKU Foundation Richmond, KY | To Support Local College | $2,500 |
| Commonweath Fund -Ket Lexington, KY | To Further Arts in Community | $1,000 |
| Hospice Compassionate Care Center Richmond, KY | Provide Room and Care for Hospice Patients | $1,000 |
| McKee Botanical Gardens McKee, KY | To Be Used as Needed for Environment | $500 |
| Lex Art's Fund for the Arts Lexington, KY | To Promote Arts in Community | $500 |
| EKU Athletics Richmond, KY | To Support Local College | $500 |
| Madison Co Sports Hall of Fame Richmond, KY | To Promote Success and Accomplishments of Local Athletes | $500 |
| LWC Clothe-a-Child Program Lexington, KY | To Provide New Clothing to Children in Need | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,341 | $12,120 | $11,570 | 14 | $11,570 | — | — |
| 2024 | $241,601 | $12,515 | $12,000 | 16 | $12,000 | — | — |
| 2023 | $242,183 | $9,350 | $9,350 | 10 | $9,350 | — | — |
| 2022 | $239,431 | $10,950 | $10,950 | 10 | $10,950 | — | — |
| 2021 | $239,630 | $11,476 | $10,850 | 12 | — | $9,945 | $11,614 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including a church, a local college, arts programs, hospice care, environmental work, youth clothing, and sports.
Hopes Wings Inc, which received $250 in 2025, describes its mission as operating a shelter for abused women and children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $11,570 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median grant of $500.
Among its 2025 grants were $2,500 to First Christian Church for “religious church” and $2,500 to EKU Foundation to support a local college. Other grants included $1,000 to Commonweath Fund -KET to further arts in the community and $1,000 to Hospice Compassionate Care Center to provide room and care for hospice patients. The foundation also gave $500 to LWC Clothe-A-Child Program to provide new clothing to children in need, and $250 to Hopes Wings Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph Hacker as president and director, Marilyn Hacker as secretary and director, and Heather Reilly as director.
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Ralph Hacker, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph Hacker
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Heather Reilly
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marilyn Hacker
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc gave $12K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 16 grants.
What is The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $826, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $440 on average.
Where does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, KY (6 grants) and Lexington, KY (5 grants).
Does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Christian Church ($2,500), EKU Foundation ($2,500) and Commonweath Fund -Ket ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including a church, a local college, arts programs, hospice care, environmental work, youth clothing, and sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1358078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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