The Hussman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hussman Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $567,958 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$567,958
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $491,400 the year before.
26% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $498,600 | 42 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $491,400 | 48 | $10.8 million |
| 2025 | $567,958 | 43 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
The Hussman 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 The Hussman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 33 | $458,208 |
| Virginia | 3 | $52,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation | General Support | $150,000 |
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation | General Support | $50,000 |
| PARK Endowment Fund | General Support | $40,000 |
| Hoover Institution | General Support | $25,000 |
| Central Arkansas Library Foundation | General Support | $22,500 |
| CHI St Vincent | General Support | $22,208 |
| The Muses Inc | General Support | $20,000 |
| Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Center | General Support | $20,000 |
| Arkansas BUSINESS HALL OF FAME | General Support | $15,000 |
| Christ Church Capital Campaign | General Support | $10,000 |
| James Madison Program at Princeton university | General Support | $10,000 |
| MetRock- LR Chamber | General Support | $10,000 |
| United States Marshall Museum | General Support | $10,000 |
| Steadman Philippon | General Support | $6,000 |
| Access Group | General Support | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Cinema Society | General Support | $5,000 |
| Easterseals Arkansas | General Support | $5,000 |
| Our House | General Support | $5,000 |
| Historic Arkansas Museum Foundation | General Support | $3,500 |
| Girl Scouts Diamonds of Arkansas | General Support | $3,000 |
| Quapaw Area Council | General Support | $3,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | General Support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Arkansas | General Support | $2,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | General Support | $2,500 |
| Society of Professional Journalists | General Support | $2,500 |
| Brandon Burlsworth Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Arkansas Power of the Purse | General Support | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Baptist College Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Food Bank | General Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Imagination Library | General Support | $1,000 |
| Arkansas Repertory Theatre | General Support | $1,000 |
| Ballet Arkansas | General Support | $1,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University | General Support | $1,000 |
| Sculpture at the River Market | General Support | $1,000 |
| Springboard USA Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| University of Mississippi School of Journalism | General Support | $1,000 |
| Urban League of State of AR Sherman Tate | General Support | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Arkansas | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Walter Hussman
- Eliza Gaines
- Robena Hussman
- Robert Tucker
- Palmer Hussman
- Olivia Ramsey
Questions people ask
Does The Hussman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hussman Foundation give?
$567,958 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Hussman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Walter Hussman (President), Eliza Gaines (Secretary), Robena Hussman (Director) and Robert Tucker (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Hussman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.