The Huntsman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Huntsman Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.7 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.8 million. 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$8.7 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$557 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $22.0 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22.0 million | 71 | $504 million |
| 2024 | $8.7 million | 63 | $557 million |
How to apply
The Huntsman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Huntsman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 44 | $7.5 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $275,000 |
| New York | 3 | $165,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $60,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman World Senior Games | General support | $1.8 million |
| Olson-Huntsman Vision Foundation | General support | $1.5 million |
| Volunteers of America Utah | General support | $1.0 million |
| University of Utah Presidential Chairs-Health Sciences | General support | $900,000 |
| Fourth Street Clinic | General support | $500,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | General support | $325,000 |
| Mindful Philanthropy | General support | $250,000 |
| HOPE4UTAH (Hope Squad) | General support | $200,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Institute | General support | $180,260 |
| Utah Sports Commission Foundationgovern | General support | $125,000 |
| National Ability Center | General support | $114,000 |
| Hale Centre Theatre | General support | $100,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section | General support | $100,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah | General support | $85,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Center | General support | $60,000 |
| American Fnd for Suicide Prevention | General support | $50,000 |
| Encircle Family & Youth Resource Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Community Clinic | General support | $50,000 |
| This Is the Place Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| World Trade Center Utah | General support | $50,000 |
| FRIEND-2-FRIEND | General support | $40,000 |
| University of Utah - Utah Spirit Team | General support | $30,500 |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| South Davis Recovery Club | General support | $30,000 |
| The Road Home | General support | $30,000 |
| Utah Black Chamber of Commerce | General support | $30,000 |
| Boise State University - Scholarship | General support | $25,000 |
| Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Equality Utah | General support | $25,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Church | General support | $25,000 |
| The Children's Center Utah | General support | $25,000 |
| The Wharton School Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Center for A New American Security | General support | $20,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Learning Education & Achievement Fnd | General support | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah | General support | $20,000 |
| Nami-Utahnational Alliance Mental Illne | General support | $20,000 |
| The Brookings Institution | General support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter R Huntsman
- Karen H Huntsman
- James H Huntsman
- Christopher H Huffman
- Christena Durham
- Paul C Huntsman
- Jennifer H Parkin
- Mark H Huntsman
- David H Huntsman
- Ronald G Moffitt
- Thomas E Muir
- Jon M Huntsman Jr
- Elizabeth K Huntsman
Questions people ask
Does The Huntsman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Huntsman Foundation give?
$8.7 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Huntsman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter R Huntsman (Ceo/Director), Karen H Huntsman (Chair/Director), James H Huntsman (Director) and Christopher H Huffman (Director) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Huntsman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.