Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $717K. Net investment income was $758K.
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation gave $717K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $716,500
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,611
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $8,010,838
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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.
Who Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Enfocus ($270K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $717K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 48 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $352K (2020) to $742K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $717K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enfocus Niles, MI | Operations | $200,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan St Joseph, MI | Renovation | $100,000 |
| Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce Niles, MI | Grant Programs | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Niles, MI | Building Construction | $100,000 |
| Enfocus Niles, MI | General Use | $70,000 |
| City of Niles Niles, MI | Home Rehabilitation | $60,000 |
| YMCA of Southwest Michigan Niles, MI | Pool Lights | $41,500 |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan St Joseph, MI | Imagination Library | $25,000 |
| Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce Niles, MI | Operations | $20,000 |
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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 | $8,010,838 | $904,537 | $1,004,574 | $716,500 | 9 | $858,423 | $758,386 | $559,994 |
| 2023 | $8,121,889 | $562,596 | $987,649 | $741,500 | 9 | $881,209 | $466,708 | $540,262 |
| 2022 | $8,546,942 | $479,232 | $844,948 | $582,500 | 8 | $725,725 | $380,849 | $507,246 |
| 2021 | $8,912,658 | $888,926 | $609,156 | $369,850 | 8 | $513,647 | $793,417 | $551,999 |
| 2020 | $8,632,888 | $501,892 | $641,671 | $352,000 | 14 | — | $263,329 | $545,947 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $560K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation is led by James F. Keenan, President on every filing since 2020; all 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James F. Keenan
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Donald F. Walter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Mark D. Weber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Sara Anne Senica
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Scott Tyler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
William D. Haslett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
David L. Lawrence
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Jerry French
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Donald F Walter (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation
How much does Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation give each year?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation gave $717K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $742K across 9 grants.
What is Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $70,000, and its average grant was $79,611, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation give grants?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Niles, MI (7 grants) and St Joseph, MI (2 grants).
Does Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Enfocus ($270,000 across 2 grants), Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce ($120,000 across 2 grants) and Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $858K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $560K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in South Bend, IN. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Irma Hunter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7065471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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