The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc

LEXINGTON, KY EIN: 61-1358078

The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $244K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $12K.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$244K

+1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

-3.6% YoY

Grant Count

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$826.429

+10.2% YoY

About The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $53K (96%)

Florida $1K (2%)

Minnesota $1K (2%)

States

Florida Kentucky Minnesota

Cities

JacksonvilleLexingtonLouisvilleMckeeMidwayRichmondRochesterVero Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$244,341	$241,601	$242,183
Revenue	—	—	—
Expenses	$12,120	$12,515	$9,350
Qualifying Distributions	$11,570	$12,000	$9,350
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include First Christian Church ($2,500), Eku Foundation ($2,500), Commonweath Fund -ket ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH RICHMOND, KY	RELIGIOUS CHURCH	$2,500
COMMONWEATH FUND -KET LEXINGTON, KY	TO FURTHER ARTS IN COMMUNITY	$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
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FOR BLUEGRASS LEXINGTON, KY	FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES	$320
EKU FOUNDATION RICHMOND, KY	TO SUPPORT LOCAL COLLEGE	$2,500
EKU ATHLETICS RICHMOND, KY	TO SUPPORT LOCAL COLLEGE	$500
HOSPICE COMPASSIONATE CARE CENTER RICHMOND, KY	PROVIDE ROOM AND CARE FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS	$1,000
HOPE'S WINGS INC RICHMOND, KY	PROVIDE SHELTER AND SERVICES FOR WOMEN OF DOMESTIC ABUSE	$250
MADISON CO SPORTS HALL OF FAME RICHMOND, KY	TO PROMOTE SUCCESS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF LOCAL ATHLETES	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RALPH HACKER	Pres/ Director	—	—
MARILYN HACKER	Sec/ Director	—	—
HEATHER REILLY	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc?

The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LEXINGTON, KY. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc?

As of 2025, The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc holds $244K in total assets. It awarded 14 grants totaling $12K in 2025.

Where does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc operate?

The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota.

What size grants does The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, The Hacker Charitable Foundation Inc awarded 14 grants totaling $12K — an average of about $826.429 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.