Hunter Family Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Hunter Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Framingham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $493,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $56,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$493,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,000 the year before.
44% 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 | $26,000 | 19 | $415,348 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 19 | $433,979 |
| 2025 | $493,000 | 34 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | William R Hunter PO Box 2546, Framingham, MA 01703-2546 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (508) 788-0590 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Institutions in the greater boston area |
What Hunter Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 19 | $257,000 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $101,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $50,000 |
| New York | 4 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nick-Recreational Park-Nh | Educational/cultural | $56,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jimmy Fund-Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wolfeboro Childrens Center | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Children's Hospital Boston | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Colby College-Maine | Educational/cultural | $25,000 |
| Islands Community Medical Services | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Tailored for Education | Educational/cultural | $25,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Alzeimer's Foundation of America | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College-Nh | Educational/cultural | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bethania Kids | Educational/cultural | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Buddy Dog Humane Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Educational/cultural | $10,000 |
| Fathers Day Mothers Day Council | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Framingham Heart Study | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Newton Coutry Day School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Pope John Xiii National Seminary | Educational | $10,000 |
| A Place to Turn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $5,000 |
| A-T Children's Project | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Charitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| Framingham History Center | Educational/charitable | $5,000 |
| Georgia Equine Rescue League | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Why Not Devin Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Daniels Table | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Spark Kindness | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Hunter
Questions people ask
Does Hunter Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hunter Family Charitable Trust give?
$493,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hunter Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Hunter (Trustee).
What does Hunter Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.