Hard Yaka Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkeley, California · EIN 84-3104012 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$52K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$867K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insight Photography Projects | Brattleboro, VT | Support | $9,000 |
| Swop Behind Bars | Brandon, FL | Support | $9,000 |
| Georgetown Univeristy | Washington, DC | Support | $5,000 |
| Food for Thought | Forestville, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Elmsford, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support | $4,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Support | $4,000 |
| Western States Trail Endowment | Auburn, CA | Support | $3,000 |
| The Center for Vilonce Free Relationships | Placerville, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Journey to the Hear Horse Sanctuary | Georgetown, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation | Greenwood, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Marin County Bicycle Coalition | Fairfax, CA | Support | $1,000 |
| Leap | New Haven, CT | Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $53,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349108795
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3104012
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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