Hacker Fund
The primary exempt purpose of hacker fund is to create social change that benefits disadvantaged persons the broader community and the environment bt empowering technologists and technology organizations …
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S.t.e.a.m. Collective provided fiscal sponsorship capacity-building services and invention education event programming throughout the united states. Members of the program organized hackathons built prototypes to help assist communities and provided over $1m in volunteer services to serve 50,000+ people per year.
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The primary exempt purpose of hacker fund is to create social change that benefits disadvantaged persons the broader community and the environment bt empowering technologists and technology organizations through fiscal sponsorship educational resources and capacity-building services.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHacker Fund is a registered education nonprofit based in Venice, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 472485464. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $87K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hacker Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Hacker Fund is located in Venice, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hacker Fund has $87K in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% 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.
Hacker Fund is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $87K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hacker Fund. 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.
Hacker Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
S.t.e.a.m. Collective provided fiscal sponsorship capacity-building services and invention education event programming throughout the united states. Members of the program organized hackathons built prototypes to help assist communities and provided over $1m in volunteer services to serve 50,000+ people per year. Hacker Fund is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among education charities registered in United States: Hacker Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $87K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Hacker Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hacker Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472485464, 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.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HACKER FUND 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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Quick facts about Hacker Fund
- What is Hacker Fund?
- Hacker Fund is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Venice, United States. S.t.e.a.m. Collective provided fiscal sponsorship capacity-building services and invention education event programming throughout the united states. Members of the program organized hackathons built prototypes to help assist communities and provided over $1m in volunteer services to serve 50,000+ people per year.
- When was Hacker Fund founded?
- Hacker Fund was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Hacker Fund?
- Justin Brezhnev serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hacker Fund located?
- Headquartered in Venice, United States.
- What is Hacker Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hacker Fund trustworthy?
- Hacker Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Hacker Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472485464. Registration: 47-2485464 (United States).
- What is Hacker Fund's website?
- http://www.hacker.fund