Hack Ny Inc
Hack ny, inc. ("hack ny") is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 2010 in the state of new york to foster the next generation of software developers for the …
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The summer fellows program pairs quantitative and computational students with startups which can demonstrate a strong mentoring environment. Students attend pedagogical lecture series to introduce them to the ins and outs of joining and founding startup companies. The programs are designed to put the student into a real life situation whereby they (1) receive real life assignments, (2) are mentored by individuals with extensive experience in their field, and (3) have an opportunity to work in a professional environment.a "hackathon" (a hacker neologism) is an event when programmers meet to do collaborative computer programming. The spirit of the events is to collaboratively build programs and applications. As a result of these hackathons, students receive a significant benefit from their projects …
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Hack ny, inc. ("hack ny") is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 2010 in the state of new york to foster the next generation of software developers for the new york innovation community. Hack ny conducts a summer fellows program and student "hackathons" during the school year in order to create and empower the next generation of student-technologists.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHack Ny Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273758609. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $242K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hack Ny Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273758609. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Hack Ny Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Hack Ny Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hack Ny Inc has $242K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hack Ny Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $242K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hack Ny Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hack Ny Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The summer fellows program pairs quantitative and computational students with startups which can demonstrate a strong mentoring environment. Students attend pedagogical lecture series to introduce them to the ins and outs of joining and founding startup companies. The programs are designed to put the student into a real life situation whereby they (1) receive real life assignments, (2) are mentored by individuals with extensive experience in their field, and (3) have an opportunity to work in a professional environment.a "hackathon" (a hacker neologism) is an event when programmers meet to do collaborative computer programming. The spirit of the events is to collaboratively build programs and applications. As a result of... Hack Ny Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $242K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Hack Ny Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hack Ny Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273758609, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HACK NY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Hack Ny Inc
- What is Hack Ny Inc?
- Hack Ny Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. The summer fellows program pairs quantitative and computational students with startups which can demonstrate a strong mentoring environment. Students attend pedagogical lecture series to introduce them to the ins and outs of joining and founding startup companies. The programs are designed to put the student into a real life situation whereby they (1) receive real life assignments, (2) are mentored by individuals with extensive experience in their field, and (3) have an opportunity to work in a professional environment.a "hackathon" (a hacker neologism) is an event when programmers meet to do collaborative computer programming. The spirit of the events is to collaboratively build programs and applications. As a result of these hackathons, students receive a significant benefit from their projects in that they meet in person, socialize, and start to communicate more effectively than when working together remotely. These sessions allow the students to leave the academic classroom, meet and compete with their peers and provide an environment for them to easily communicate with others in their respective fields.
- When was Hack Ny Inc founded?
- Hack Ny Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Hack Ny Inc?
- Eric Wu serves as Chairman.
- Where is Hack Ny Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Hack Ny Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hack Ny Inc trustworthy?
- Hack Ny Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Hack Ny Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273758609. Registration: 27-3758609 (United States).
- What is Hack Ny Inc's website?
- http://www.hackny.org