John Brockway Huntington Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John Brockway Huntington Foundation is a private foundation in Larkspur, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $78,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$78,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,399 the year before.
62% 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 | $100,000 | 8 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $100,399 | 7 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 13 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
John Brockway Huntington 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 John Brockway Huntington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $168,990 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,010 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Library & Gardens | Support library and gardens | $78,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Support programs | $35,000 |
| Institute of Noetic Sciences | Support research | $27,500 |
| Cope Family Center | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Marin Conservation League | Support programs | $9,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Thacher School | Support school | $4,000 |
| Save the Children | Support programs | $3,000 |
| Napa Food Bank | Support programs | $2,400 |
| University of Portland Nursing School | Support programs | $2,000 |
| University of California at Davis Foundation (College of Bio Science) | Support school | $2,000 |
| Mentis Napa | Support programs | $1,090 |
| TJ Martell Foundation | Support programs | $1,010 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Huntington
- Julie Huntington de Polo
Questions people ask
Does John Brockway Huntington Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Brockway Huntington Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs John Brockway Huntington Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Huntington (Treasurer, Director) and Julie Huntington de Polo (Secretary, Director).
What does John Brockway Huntington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.