The Hunt Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hunt Family Foundation is a private foundation in El Paso, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.4 million in 144 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $3.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.4 million
- Number of grants144
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$3.2 million
- Assets$52,212
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.8 million the year before.
34% 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 | $11.8 million | 143 | $55,189 |
| 2024 | $12.4 million | 144 | $52,212 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mariana Benavides PO Box 12667, El Paso, TX 79913 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (915) 747-4294 |
| What to submit | Formal grant proposal - available at www.huntfamilyfoundation.com include program description, budget, list of board of directors, & IRS status. |
| Deadlines | April 15 |
| Restrictions | Members of guidestar preferred, paso del norte region preferred, non-religious preferred |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hunt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 112 | $10.6 million |
| New Mexico | 5 | $828,000 |
| Colorado | 13 | $321,605 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $280,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at El Paso | 2 of 8 on $25m commitment | $3.2 million |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | 4 of 10 on $25m commitment | $2.3 million |
| New Mexico State University Foundation | 2 of 5 on $2.5m commitment | $500,000 |
| The Epc Museum | 9 of 13 on $5m commitment | $500,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | 3 of 10 on $2.5m commitment | $250,000 |
| SW Foundation for Osteopathic Ed Res | 3 of 8 on $2m commitment | $250,000 |
| Paso del Norte Community Foundation | Fundacin pdn cmmt. Match carry-forward | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | 5 of 5 on $1m commitment | $200,000 |
| Univ of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Ctr | 8 of 10 on $2m pledge commit. | $200,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | Sun bowl renovation - 7 of 10 on $2m cmmt. | $200,000 |
| Creeed Foundation | Contribution - harmony accelerator grant | $187,500 |
| Creeed Foundation | Contribution - harmony public schools | $187,500 |
| Texas 2036 | Final pmt. On $300k commitment | $150,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | 1 of 2 on $300k commitment | $150,000 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $130,353 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $123,783 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $122,105 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $116,474 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $112,575 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $108,953 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $106,817 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $105,208 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $103,737 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $102,905 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $102,579 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | Economic development branding effort | $100,000 |
| Fii-National | 5 of 5 on $500k commitment | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | 3 of 5 on $500k commitment | $100,000 |
| Paso del Norte Community Foundation | Star ceiling led install - 1 of 5 on $500k cmmt. | $100,000 |
| Univ of TX Health Science Ctr at Houston | Woody & gayle hunt scholarship - 2 of 5 on $500k cmmt. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Mulva hall renovation - 4 of 10 on $1m cmmt. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | Hunt institute (30-0202-15) pmt. On $5m cmmt. | $100,000 |
| American Business Immigration Coalition | 2 of 3 on $300 k commitment | $100,000 |
| Creeed | Deposit to operations bank account | $96,243 |
| Creeed | Deposit to charitable bank account - canutillo isd algebra grant | $75,000 |
| Creeed | Deposit to charitable bank account - canutillo isd algebra grant | $75,000 |
| Creeed Foundation | Contribution - ep matters & stte foundation | $75,000 |
| El Paso Civic Education Organization | 1 of 5 on $375k commitment | $75,000 |
| Creeed | Deposit to charitable bank account - excelencia scholarship awards & burnham wood | $62,500 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger | 1 of 4 on $250k commitment | $62,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle G Hunt
- Joshua W Hunt
- Woodley L Hunt
- Claudia Ivey
- Susanne Smith
Questions people ask
Does The Hunt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15.
How much does The Hunt Family Foundation give?
$12.4 million in tax year 2024, across 144 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Hunt Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gayle G Hunt (Vice President/Director), Joshua W Hunt (President/Director), Woodley L Hunt (Chairman/Director) and Claudia Ivey (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Hunt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.