Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $72,500. 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$290,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$72,500
- Largest grant$72,500
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $275,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $261,000 | 5 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $275,500 | 4 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 4 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust 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 Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $145,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $72,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $72,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society NTL Off of Prob & Tr Mgmt Services | General operations | $72,500 |
| American Heart Association | General operations | $72,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General operations | $72,500 |
| National Benevolent Association | General operations | $72,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Trust
Questions people ask
Does Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.
Who runs Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).
What does Sylvester Hunt Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.