Hunt Alternatives
Preselected recipients only
Hunt Alternatives is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$655,248
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $187,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $187,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 2 | $655,248 |
How to apply
Hunt Alternatives 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation | General Support | $10,000 |
| EPIK Project | General Support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Iman Lamontagne
- Mirsad Jacevic
- Peter Canellos
- David Flink
- Ray Hammond
- Marva Hammons
- Fern Portnoy
- Lillian Shuff
- Rodney Shuff
- William Snyder
- Swanee Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Hunt Alternatives accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hunt Alternatives give?
$12,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Hunt Alternatives?
Its 2024 filing lists Iman Lamontagne (Director, Senior Advisor), Mirsad Jacevic (Director, Security Consultant), Peter Canellos (Director) and David Flink (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.