Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation
The Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation is a private foundation based in Whittier, California. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as scholarships for graduating students from the Whittier High School District.
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation at a glance
In short: Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation gave $25K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,042
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $468,092
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13554 Starbuck St, Whittier, CA 90605-2254
Phone: (562) 945-6352
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. The listed 2024 recipients were in Whittier and Norwalk, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $27K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 24 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $468,092 | $30,916 | $30,772 | $25,000 | 24 | $25,000 | $31,304 | — |
| 2023 | $468,948 | $20,478 | $26,134 | $22,000 | 18 | $22,000 | $28,374 | — |
| 2022 | $474,604 | $46,215 | $26,844 | $27,000 | 23 | $27,000 | $26,886 | — |
| 2021 | $459,233 | $31,580 | $26,596 | $23,000 | 21 | $23,000 | $30,625 | $25,930 |
| 2020 | $456,249 | $23,657 | $25,563 | $26,000 | 21 | — | $24,083 | $23,256 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies scholarships for graduating students from the Whittier High School District as its direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants were reported for education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $25,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The filing describes its scholarship activity, and the grant records show education grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Eiden as president, Lynda Sterns as vice president, Gary Hunter as treasurer, and Sharon Hathaway as secretary.
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation is led by Susan Eiden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Eiden
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Hunter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynda Sterns
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Hathaway
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation
How much does Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation give each year?
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation gave $25K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 18 grants.
What is Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation's typical grant size?
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,042, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation give grants?
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (24 grants).
How large is Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation?
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation reported $468K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $31K.
What does Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing identifies scholarships for graduating students from the Whittier High School District as its direct charitable activity. Its 2024 grants were reported for education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation's EIN?
Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0263956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dorothy P and Howard D Hunter Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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