The Hatedust Project Inc
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational puposes with the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, 1986, or the corresponding provision of any future law. Such purposes include but are not limited to donations to various charitable organizations as cash flow allows.
The Hatedust Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Hatedust Project Inc gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,135
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,189
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,518
- Total assets
- $85,118
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hatedust Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make a Wish Foundation ($18K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hatedust Project Inc gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2024) to $117K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Granting Wishes for Children Diagnosed with Critical Illnesses. | $18,000 |
| Manna Foodbank Mills River, NC | To improve the health and well-being of residents affected by hunger. | $14,000 |
| Merced County Food Bank Merced, CA | To improve the health and well-being of residents affected by hunger. | $12,000 |
| Merced County Arts Council Merced, CA | The Merced county arts council manages the multicultural arts center. The art council's mission is to nuture and inspire the arts and artists in Merced county by cultivating places for creative discovery, community, and dialogue. | $9,035 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Merced County Merced, CA | To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to be productive, caring, and responsible individuals. | $8,100 |
| Versailles Police Department Shop with a Cop Versailles, KY | "shop with a cop" is an annual event that allows less fortunate youth to shop with a police officer for clothes and toys. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,118 | $194,641 | $199,647 | $67,135 | 6 | $2,604 |
| 2023 | $90,124 | $190,966 | $184,024 | $83,918 | 8 | $1,368 |
| 2022 | $122,426 | $191,556 | $235,645 | $113,389 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $104,422 | $141,993 | $181,508 | $101,700 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $83,988 | $138,239 | $217,929 | $116,590 | 6 | $96 |
About The Hatedust Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Hatedust Project Inc is a public charity, based in Merced, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $85K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hatedust Project Inc is led by Rob Baptie, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rob Baptie
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $19K (2024)
Andrea Baptie
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Ray
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ballam II
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $19K, to Rob Baptie (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Hatedust Project Inc
How much does The Hatedust Project Inc give each year?
The Hatedust Project Inc gave $67K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $84K across 8 grants.
What is The Hatedust Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Hatedust Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,518, and its average grant was $11,189, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Hatedust Project Inc give grants?
The Hatedust Project Inc's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (27%) and North Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Merced, CA (3 grants).
Does The Hatedust Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Hatedust Project Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Hatedust Project Inc's largest grantees?
The Hatedust Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Make a Wish Foundation ($18,000), Manna Foodbank ($14,000) and Merced County Food Bank ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hatedust Project Inc?
The Hatedust Project Inc reported $85K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $195K.
What is The Hatedust Project Inc's EIN?
The Hatedust Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1084811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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