Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation is a private foundation in Burlington, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $813,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$813,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$305,948
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $565,000 the year before.
10% 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 | $1.1 million | 32 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $565,000 | 37 | $733,599 |
| 2025 | $813,500 | 22 | $305,948 |
How to apply
Vicky and Sam Hunt 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 Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $392,500 |
| North Carolina | 10 | $342,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $64,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue | Operating fund | $200,000 |
| Elon University | Operating fund | $200,000 |
| St Anns Place Outreach Ctr | Operating fund | $70,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary | Operating fund | $64,000 |
| The Burlington School | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Operating fund | $40,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Pet Adoption Welfare Society | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Louisburg College | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Hospice Foundation | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Individual | Operating fund | $16,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Allied Churches of Alamance County | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Christmas Cheer of Alamance | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Save the Manatees | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Dermtology | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Individual | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Save the Chimps | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Positive Atitude Youth Center | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Humane Socitety of Alamance | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rector S Hunt III
- Victoria S Hunt
- Rector S Hunt IV
Questions people ask
Does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation give?
$813,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rector S Hunt III (Trustee), Victoria S Hunt (Trustee) and Rector S Hunt IV (Trustee).
What does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and health.