Checkrorg
Preselected recipients only
Checkrorg is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$210,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$670,466
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was down from $268,500 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,000 | 10 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $268,500 | 9 | $840,499 |
| 2025 | $210,000 | 10 | $670,466 |
How to apply
Checkrorg says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $140,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley | Academic sponsorship | $30,000 |
| Impact Justice | General support | $25,000 |
| National Elder Fraud Coordination Center | General support | $25,000 |
| New Earth | General support | $25,000 |
| Stop Scams Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Televerde Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Thorn | General support | $25,000 |
| Arouet Foundation | Symposium sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Crop | Future of work sponsorship | $10,000 |
| National Reentry Workfoce Collaborative | 2025 nrwc conf sponsorship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Yanisse
- Naeem Ishaq Until Oct 2025
- Ken Oliver Until Jun 2025
- Jen NG
- Jen Yeh
- Christina Louie Dyer From Jul 2025
Questions people ask
Does Checkrorg accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Checkrorg give?
$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Checkrorg?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Yanisse (Director), Naeem Ishaq Until Oct 2025 (Director), Ken Oliver Until Jun 2025 (Pres and Exec Dir.) and Jen NG (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.