Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $650,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $325,000. 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$650,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $650,000 the year before.
17% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $580,000 | 6 | $14.4 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 6 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $650,000 | 6 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
Caroline Hunter 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 Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $650,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape May County Zoo | General support | $325,000 |
| Cape May County Technical High School | General support | $75,000 |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | Scholarships | $70,000 |
| Wildwood High School | Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Wildwood Catholic Academy | Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Cape May County Animal Shelter | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vernon C Walker
- Richard Wayne Raffety
- Kathleen L Maris
- Alexander Boyer
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust give?
$650,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Vernon C Walker (Co-Trustee), Richard Wayne Raffety (Co-Trustee), Kathleen L Maris (Co-Trustee) and Alexander Boyer (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Caroline Hunter Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.