THE HACK FOUNDATION, D/B/A HACK CLUB (HACK CLUB OR ORGANIZATION) IS A NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 2016 TO HELP CREATE THE HIGHLY TECHNICAL PROBLEM-SOLVERS OF TOMORROW BY ENGAGING TEENAGE PROGRAMMERS IN A WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF PEERS. THROUGH LOCAL CLUBS, HACKATHONS AND OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY, HACK CLUBBERS LEARN TO CODE, BUILD LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS AND COLLABORATE ON INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ADDRESSING NEEDS AT LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS. HACK CLUB RECEIVES SUPPORT AND REVENUE PRIMARILY FROM DONATIONS. HACK CLUB'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP ACTIVITIES EXPANDED TO COVER A BROADER ARRAY OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN 2023. HACK CLUB APPLIES THE SAME PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES IT DEVELOPED AS A SPONSOR TO CODING CLUBS TO HAVE A BROADER IMPACT ON A GREATER ARRAY OF ISSUE AREAS. HACK CLUB RETAINS ULTIMATE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY OVER ITS PROJECTS AND REQUIRES ITS PROJECTS TO OPERATE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 501(C)(3), WHILE EMPOWERING THEM TO USE T
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO and Boar 25th percentile to median | $160k | — | — | $28k | $188k $208k |
E.d. & Presi Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $120k $132k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB received $188,312 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE HACK FOUNDATION D/B/A HACK CLUB reported $11.4M in total revenue and $6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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