Hunter Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hunter Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lufkin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$123,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $65,600 the year before.
25% 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 | $65,600 | 20 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 25 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Hunter Family Charitable 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 Hunter Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $120,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Donation | $25,000 |
| Winnie Berry Humane Society | Donation | $17,500 |
| Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church | Donation | $15,000 |
| 1894 Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse | Donation | $5,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hospice in the Pines | Donation | $5,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Donation | $5,000 |
| Saint Cyprian's Episcopal School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Smart Family Literacy | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Bryan Museum | Donation | $5,000 |
| Yaga's Children Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Mosaic Center | Donation | $2,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit School | Donation | $2,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Donation | $2,000 |
| Stubblefield Learning Center | Donation | $1,500 |
| Artist Boat | Donation | $1,000 |
| East Texas Cancer Alliance of Hope | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo | Donation | $1,000 |
| Godtel Ministries | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Donation | $1,000 |
| Casa of Angelina County | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marsha Elaine Hunter
- J Patrick Doherty
- Wyland Lee Hunter
Questions people ask
Does Hunter Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hunter Family Charitable Foundation give?
$123,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Hunter Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marsha Elaine Hunter (President), J Patrick Doherty (Secretary) and Wyland Lee Hunter (Trustee).
What does Hunter Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and education.