Hunter Lewis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hunter Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Edinburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $702,355 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $458,000. 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$702,355
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$458,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was down from $716,925 the year before.
82% 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 | $716,925 | 6 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $702,355 | 27 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Hunter Lewis 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 Hunter Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $458,000 |
| Alabama | 4 | $120,705 |
| Virginia | 6 | $43,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $13,200 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $12,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Nutrition Association | Unrestricted Donation | $458,000 |
| Project Horseshoe Farm | Donation - Annual operating expenses | $109,505 |
| American Friends of Georgia | Unrestricted donation | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| National Vaccine Information Center | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center | Unrestricted donation | $11,000 |
| Real Organic Project | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| American School of Classical StudiesAthens | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Initiative | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
| Tuesday Evening Concert Series | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network | Unrestricted donation | $7,000 |
| Browntone Institute | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Covenant House New York | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Tom Woods Show | Donation | $2,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Human Age Reversal Project | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Tax Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| The Livestock Conservancy | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Unmet Needs ProgramVFW | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| The Goodman Institute | Unrestricted donation | $200 |
| Alabama Trust for Historical Preservation | Unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Crozet Volunteer Fire Dept | Unrestricted donation | $100 |
| Perry County Historical Society | Unrestricted donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Hufnagel
- Alec Webb
- Elizabeth Sidamon Eristoff
- Ivana Mestrovic
- William Henry Lewis
- Hunter Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Hunter Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hunter Lewis Foundation give?
$702,355 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hunter Lewis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Hufnagel (President Director), Alec Webb (Secretary Director), Elizabeth Sidamon Eristoff (Treasurer Director) and Ivana Mestrovic (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hunter Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.