Hunt Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hunt Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $276,346 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $31,226. 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$276,346
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$31,226
- Assets$140,328
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $311,155 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $318,581 | 38 | $114,851 |
| 2024 | $311,155 | 37 | $116,689 |
| 2025 | $276,346 | 34 | $140,328 |
How to apply
Hunt Family Foundation Inc 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 Hunt Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 21 | $173,756 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $22,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,090 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Olivet Baptist Church | Impact neighbors & world for christ | $31,226 |
| United Way of the Pennyrile | Uniting to improve lives & communiti | $28,030 |
| Samaritan's Purse International | Provide spiritual & physical aid | $20,090 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis University of Miami | To find a cure for paralysis | $15,000 |
| Grace & Mercy Seasoned Women Inc | Empowering women in crisis by love | $12,000 |
| Alpha Alternative | Minister those making life choices | $10,000 |
| Hopkinsville Christian County YMCA | To strengthen community | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | To find a cure for childhood cancer | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Reaching the lost & hurt with love | $10,000 |
| New Day Church | To make, mark, and mature disciples | $10,000 |
| Commonwealth Policy Foundation | Preserve bedrock values of life | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Preventing and alleviating human suf | $7,500 |
| Abundant Grace Ministries | Seeking the lost; serving the saved | $7,500 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | To translate bibles into other langu | $7,500 |
| Sanctuary Inc | Provide healing services to victims | $7,500 |
| Radical Mission | Changing clarksville with love | $7,500 |
| Meridzo Center Inc | Ministry in eastern ky | $5,000 |
| Todd Allen Family Ministries Hope's Cry International | To liberate people from poverty | $5,000 |
| Christian Co Baptist Association | Evangelize witness & proclaim gospel | $5,000 |
| Challenge House Movement | Provide services to inner-city kids | $5,000 |
| Bright Light Farms | Provide care for mentally challenged | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville | Provide services to & enable young p | $5,000 |
| Bailey Barnett Moore Nursing Schola | Provide scholarships to nursing stud | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To eliminate cancer through outstand | $5,000 |
| Living Waters Community Church | Serve god, love people, change lives | $5,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | Lead people worldwide to christ | $5,000 |
| Happy Trails Cowboy Church | Meet needs of community to worship | $5,000 |
| Mission Voice Network | Supporting missionaries in india | $5,000 |
| Back to Back Inc | To provide help to families in need | $2,500 |
| Warm the Children Kiwanis Club of Hopkinsville | Purchase new winter clothing for chi | $2,500 |
| St Lukes Free Clinic | Provides free quality medical care | $2,500 |
| Pennyroyal Veterans Center Pennyroyal Center | Provide needed services to veterans | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile | Provide safe surgery to children | $2,500 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | Provide hope to hungry, homeless etc | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Wayne Hunt
- Linda J Hunt
- Dana H Smith
- Ronald Barnett
Questions people ask
Does Hunt Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hunt Family Foundation Inc give?
$276,346 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hunt Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists J Wayne Hunt (Director), Linda J Hunt (President/Di), Dana H Smith (Secretary/Di) and Ronald Barnett (Director).
What does Hunt Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and international.