Hungerford Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hungerford Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $17,280. 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$48,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$17,280
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,600 the year before.
29% 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 | $43,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $41,600 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $48,000 | 8 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Hungerford Charitable 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 Hungerford Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $44,280 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,720 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cortland College Foundation Inc | Hungerford Scholarship Fund | $17,280 |
| Bethlehem Central School District | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Public Library | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hudson Childrens Book Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hudson Childrens Book Festival Literacy Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the Capital Di | Bethlehem Critical Support Campaign | $5,000 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc | Charitable Event | $3,720 |
| Cortland College Foundation Inc | Hungerford Faculty Fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Cook
- Muriel Hungerford
- Susan Hungerford
Questions people ask
Does Hungerford Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hungerford Charitable Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hungerford Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Cook (Dir), Muriel Hungerford (Dir, Co- Pres, Sec, Treas) and Susan Hungerford (Dir, Co- Pres).
What does Hungerford Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.