Hunterward Foundation
Accepts applications
Hunterward Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $494,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$494,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$734,141
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $577,500 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $577,500 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $494,000 | 28 | $734,141 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ross Winn - Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Sch 11400 W Olympic Blvd 9th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90064 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 478-4100 |
| What to submit | Please contact ross winn at above address for grant application instructions, officers' certificate, and acknowledgement. |
| Deadlines | August 31 |
What Hunterward Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $414,000 |
| New York | 3 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Studios of Key West | Assists the art community by providing workshops, courses and workspace for young artists. | $150,000 |
| Key West Literary Seminar | Brings writers of note to key west to speak and share their writing experiences. | $100,000 |
| Atlantic Public Media | Non-profit public radio. | $25,000 |
| The Stars of Tomorrow Project | Mentors and nurtures students in safe spaces, using the art of acting to help them develop into productive world citizens and tomorrow's leaders. | $20,000 |
| Bahama Village Music Program | Teaches music to underprivileged children. | $17,500 |
| Red Barn Theatre | Local non profit theatre. | $15,000 |
| Terrence McNally New Works Inc | Committed to supporting bold new voices in the american theatre by providing financial and institutional support to early career playwrights. | $15,000 |
| A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc | To improve outcomes for the juveniles and families we serve while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and dependency in florida. | $15,000 |
| Key West Botanical Gardens | Non-profit garden and forest. | $11,000 |
| The Woods Hole Community Hall | The woods hole community association was formed to buy the hall and return it to its original community purposes. | $10,000 |
| The Memory Project Production Inc | The memory project productions exhibits and workshops in poland documented the project's success. | $10,000 |
| Queer Keys Community Center | To support, educate, empower, and celebrate the queer community in the florida keys | $10,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Provides college education for underprivileged children. | $10,000 |
| Tennessee Williams Theater | To enrich and inspire the lives of the residents and vistors of key west. | $10,000 |
| Monroe Council of the Arts | Helping students achieve their dreams of success. | $10,000 |
| Fringe Theatre of Key West | Non-profit local theatre. | $10,000 |
| Key West Wildlife Rescue Inc | Provides food and rescue for injured wildlife. When they are healthy, they are returned to the wild. | $7,500 |
| Dance Key West | Promoting the art of dance to the community. | $7,500 |
| Reef Relief | Increases awareness of the value and importance of living coral reef systems. | $5,000 |
| Tropic Cinema | Local non-profit theatre group. | $5,000 |
| Equality Florida | Organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender. | $5,000 |
| Mote Marine Research | A marine research and aquarium facility. | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Williams Museum | Focuses on production and distribution of films by women. | $5,000 |
| Key West Players | Local non-profit theatre. | $4,500 |
| Save Our Pines | To preserve and maintain the australian pine canopy at historic fort zachary taylor state park. | $4,500 |
| The Key West Community Sailing Center | A mission to teach the general public and sailors of all ages the joys of sailing in a safe and fun environment. | $2,500 |
| WLRN Public Radio in Miami | The mission are intended to promote u.s. Businesses overseas. | $2,000 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | Provides protection and care for animals. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Blake Hunter
- Kerry Shelby
- Diane Shelby
Questions people ask
Does Hunterward Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31.
How much does Hunterward Foundation give?
$494,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hunterward Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Blake Hunter (Pres/Sec), Kerry Shelby (Trustee) and Diane Shelby (Trustee).
What does Hunterward Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.