The Hunter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hunter Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $388,734 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$388,734
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $592,337 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $592,337 | 56 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $388,734 | 58 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
The Hunter 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.
What The Hunter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $345,199 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $15,815 |
| New Hampshire | 10 | $11,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,620 |
| Vermont | 3 | $1,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | General charitable purposes | $250,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop | General charitable purposes | $44,725 |
| US Rowing Foundation | General charitable purposes | $13,519 |
| Hopkins Center | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | General charitable purposes | $6,254 |
| Access Supports for Living Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Inner City | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mastervoices Inc New York | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | General charitable purposes | $4,250 |
| New Hampshire Lakes | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| New York Philharmonic | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Dartmouth Health Giving | General charitable purposes | $2,800 |
| Neighbors Link | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Bedford Free Library | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Feeding Westchester | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| No Kids Hungry | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Dartmouth College Trustees of | General charitable purposes | $1,400 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,046 |
| American Museum of Flying Fish | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Columbia Children's Hospital | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Galvanize USA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| John Hay Estate at the Fells | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Magic Box Productions Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| The Maryland Zoo | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New London Barn Playhouse | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| World Center Kitchen | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum | General charitable purposes | $600 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General charitable purposes | $525 |
| Ausbon Sargent | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Bedford 2030 | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Bedford Fire Department | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Bedford Historical Society | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Brady Faith Center | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Covenant House | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Forest Society of NH | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Friends of the Newbury Public Library | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Andre Hunter
- Kelly Hunter
Questions people ask
Does The Hunter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hunter Foundation give?
$388,734 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Hunter Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andre Hunter (Trustee) and Kelly Hunter (Trustee).
What does The Hunter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.