Swanee Hunt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $24,500 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$24,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $932,000 the year before.
63% 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 | $932,000 | 4 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 8 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Swanee Hunt Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Colorado | 6 | $213,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt Alternatives | General Support | $1.0 million |
| The Denver Foundation | Great Grandmothers Fund (DAF) | $75,000 |
| Project Worthmore | General Support | $75,000 |
| Project Helping | General Support | $25,000 |
| Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church | General Support | $24,000 |
| Foundation Music School | General Support | $10,000 |
| Adolescent Consultation Services | General Support | $5,000 |
| Egyptian Study Society | General Support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Canellos
- David Flink
- Ray Hammond
- Marva Hammons
- Mirsad Jacevic
- Fern Portnoy
- Lillian Shuff
- Rodney Shuff
- William Snyder
- Iman Lamontagne
- Swanee Hunt
Questions people ask
Does Swanee Hunt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swanee Hunt Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $24,500.
Who runs Swanee Hunt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Canellos (Director), David Flink (Director), Ray Hammond (Director) and Marva Hammons (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.