Hard Yaka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hard Yaka Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $9,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$9,000
- Assets$866,613
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $53,000 the year before.
69% of its 2024 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 | $53,000 | 4 | $899,848 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 13 | $866,613 |
How to apply
Hard Yaka Foundation 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.
What Hard Yaka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $19,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Insight Photography Projects | Support | $9,000 |
| Swop Behind Bars | Support | $9,000 |
| Georgetown Univeristy | Support | $5,000 |
| Food for Thought | Support | $5,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Support | $5,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Support | $4,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Support | $4,000 |
| Western States Trail Endowment | Support | $3,000 |
| The Center for Vilonce Free Relationships | Support | $2,000 |
| Journey to the Hear Horse Sanctuary | Support | $2,000 |
| Georgetown Divide Equestrian Trails Foundation | Support | $2,000 |
| Marin County Bicycle Coalition | Support | $1,000 |
| Leap | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Castelli
Questions people ask
Does Hard Yaka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hard Yaka Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Hard Yaka Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emily Castelli (President).
What does Hard Yaka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and environment and conservation.