Graham Hunter Foundation Inc
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ravena, New York. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $40,500 and stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Graham Hunter Foundation Inc gave $41K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,500
- -50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,761
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,410,651
- +5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Graham Hunter Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 160, Ravena, NY 12143
Phone: (518) 756-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Graham Hunter Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Bill Cook Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Massachusetts, 11% to Florida, 6% to Connecticut, and 5% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Graham Hunter Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 23 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $92K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bill Cook Foundation Geneseo, NY | General Needs of Organization | $6,000 |
| Cbamj Smith Scholarship Albany, NY | Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| Kent School Annual Fund Kent, CT | General Needs of Organization | $2,500 |
| Malta American Association New York, NY | General Needs of Organization | $2,500 |
| Capital Area Council of Churches Albany, NY | General Needs of Organization | $2,000 |
| Commemorative Aire Force Dallas, TX | General Needs of Organization | $2,000 |
| Homeless and Travelers Aid Society Albany, NY | General Needs of Organization | $2,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership Albany, NY | General Needs of Organization | $2,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant Support Albany, NY | General Needs of Organization | $2,000 |
| Unity House of Troy Troy, NY | General Needs of Organization | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,410,651 | $140,718 | $63,607 | $40,500 | 23 | $40,500 | $121,043 | $64,277 |
| 2023 | $1,333,618 | $73,854 | $116,849 | $81,675 | 32 | $81,675 | $50,865 | $59,076 |
| 2022 | $1,371,417 | $21,831 | $113,863 | $60,453 | 30 | $60,453 | $7,090 | $59,623 |
| 2021 | $1,462,083 | $121,382 | $125,459 | $91,804 | 32 | $91,804 | $96,096 | $60,378 |
| 2020 | $1,460,308 | $123,746 | $128,259 | $68,684 | 29 | — | $103,515 | $64,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graham Hunter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Bill Cook Foundation says it seeks to help some of the world’s poorest children get the best education possible. Unity House of Troy says it provides programs for people and families facing needs that include poverty, mental illness, domestic violence, developmental delays, and HIV/AIDS. The Regional Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger, prevent food waste, and nourish communities.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving land conservation, support for people experiencing hunger, homelessness, or addiction, and trips for local veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $40,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $6,000 to The Bill Cook Foundation, $3,000 to the CBAMJ Smith Scholarship, and $2,500 each to Kent School Annual Fund and Malta American Association. It also gave $2,000 each to Capital Area Council of Churches, Commemorative Aire Force, Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, Interfaith Partnership, Refugee and Immigrant Support, and Unity House of Troy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas R Macclarence as president and trustee; Brendan Baynes as treasurer and trustee; and David B Smith as secretary and trustee. It also lists Alastair Anderson, Norman Atkinson, and William R Macclarence as trustees.
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc is led by Thomas R. Macclarence, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas R. Macclarence
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alastair Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brendan Baynes
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Smith
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norman Atkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William R. Macclarence
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Graham Hunter Foundation Inc
How much does Graham Hunter Foundation Inc give each year?
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc gave $41K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 32 grants.
What is Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,761, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Graham Hunter Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Graham Hunter Foundation Inc give grants?
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (6 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Graham Hunter Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Bill Cook Foundation ($6,000), Cbamj Smith Scholarship ($3,000) and Kent School Annual Fund ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Graham Hunter Foundation Inc?
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Graham Hunter Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Bill Cook Foundation says it seeks to help some of the world’s poorest children get the best education possible. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Graham Hunter Foundation Inc?
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 Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's EIN?
Graham Hunter Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Graham Hunter Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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