Hunter Hometown Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hunter Hometown Foundation is a private foundation in Hendersonville, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $201,900 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $20,000. 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$201,900
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$40,878
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $297,800 the year before.
77% 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 | $297,800 | 18 | $3,842 |
| 2024 | $201,900 | 42 | $40,878 |
How to apply
Hunter Hometown 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
What Hunter Hometown Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 40 | $196,150 |
| Alaska | 1 | $4,250 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working Wheels Inc | Operation Support | $20,000 |
| Sahc | Operation Support | $15,000 |
| Free Rein Horse Center | Operation Support | $13,000 |
| Open Doors Asheville | Operation Support | $13,000 |
| Brevard Music Center | Operation Support | $13,000 |
| Charlies Angels | Operation Support | $8,000 |
| Hope Coalition | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Safelight | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Hands On | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| BGC Transylvania | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Hcef | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| YMCA | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| BGC Hendersonville | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Working Wheels Inc | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Open Doors Asheville | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Sparkpoint | Operation Support | $5,500 |
| Carolina Mountain | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society | Operation Support | $5,000 |
| Organize Growers School | Operation Support | $4,250 |
| Native Conservancy | Operation Support | $4,250 |
| Pisgah Area Sorba | Operation Support | $4,250 |
| Conserving Carolina | Operation Support | $4,250 |
| Almost Home Dog rescue | Operation Support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $2,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,500 |
| Individual | Helene Relief | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Ramming
- Randy Hunter
- Adam Baker
- Tom Hunter
- Jain Hayes
- Kate Redmond
- Hector Abelairas
Questions people ask
Does Hunter Hometown Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hunter Hometown Foundation give?
$201,900 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Hunter Hometown Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Ramming (Executive Director), Randy Hunter (Board Member), Adam Baker (Board Member) and Tom Hunter (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hunter Hometown Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, animals and education.