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The Humke Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Pinehurst, North Carolina · EIN 351970752

The Humke Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pinehurst, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $182,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $171,000 the year before.

25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$166,0003$3.3 million
2024$171,0004$3.3 million
2025$182,0004$8.1 million

How to apply

The Humke 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina3$157,000
Georgia1$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Duke University
Durham, NC
To provide a superior liberal education, to prepare future members of learned professions, to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and to help those who suffer, cure disease, and promote health$150,000
Habitat for Humanity
Americus, GA
To build homes, communities, and hope$25,000
Moore Coalition for Human Care
Southern Pines, NC
To alleviate hunger and ease financial strain for struggling households.$5,000
First Tee Chapter of the Sandhills
Pinehurst, NC
To promote the sport of golf$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Humke Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Humke Foundation Inc give?

$182,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs The Humke Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Steven K Humke (President and Treasurer), Rachael E Humke (VP and Secretary), Dylan Lohr (Board Member) and Lori Senften (Board Member).

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