Huffman Family Philanthropic
Huffman Family Philanthropic is a private foundation located in Kingsland, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
Huffman Family Philanthropic at a glance
In short: Huffman Family Philanthropic gave $46K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,662
- +86.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,566
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,540,498
- +47.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Huffman Family Philanthropic
- 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: P O Box 1308, Kingsland, TX 78639
Phone: (303) 748-7820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Huffman Family Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude's Children's Hospital ($5K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 20% to Virginia, 11% to Tennessee, and 10% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Huffman Family Philanthropic gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2183% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $4,831 |
| Central Texas Children's Home Buda, TX | General Support | $4,831 |
| Dripping Springs Educational Foundation Dripping Springs, TX | General Support | $4,500 |
| Organization for Autism Research Arlington, VA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Children's Heart Project | $4,500 |
| Texas Music Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $4,500 |
| Foster Village Inc Dripping Springs, TX | General Support | $4,500 |
| Houston's Charity for Children Inc Houston, TX | General Support | $4,500 |
| Texas Girls and Boys Ranch Lubbock, TX | General Support | $4,500 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation Reston, VA | General Support | $4,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Huffman Family Philanthropic?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,540,498 | $522,462 | $48,734 | $45,662 | 10 | $46,912 | $71,369 | $51,058 |
| 2024 | $1,048,076 | $8,829 | $32,236 | $24,501 | 5 | $25,451 | $9,653 | $46,612 |
| 2023 | $849,848 | $390,072 | $19,534 | $18,350 | 5 | $18,875 | $419,793 | $25,026 |
| 2022 | $366,774 | $8,874 | $3,134 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,567 | $4,207 | $19,177 |
| 2021 | $454,070 | $453,536 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Huffman Family Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving children and families, including Central Texas Children’s Home, whose mission is to provide family services and residential child care for dependent children, and Foster Village Inc., which says it connects foster families with community support and advocates for people involved in the child welfare system.
Other 2025 recipients describe work in areas including children’s education and support: Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides scholarships and educational assistance to military children who lost a parent in the line of duty, while Organization for Autism Research funds research and provides autism-related information and education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $45,662 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,500 to $4,831, with a median grant of $4,500.
Recipients included St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital ($4,831; general support), Central Texas Children’s Home ($4,831; general support), Dripping Springs Educational Foundation ($4,500; general support), Organization for Autism Research ($4,500; general support), Samaritan’s Purse ($4,500; Children’s Heart Project), Texas Music Foundation ($4,500; general support), Foster Village Inc. ($4,500; general support), Houston’s Charity for Children Inc. ($4,500; general support), Texas Girls and Boys Ranch ($4,500; general support), and Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation ($4,500; general support).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Huffman as director, president, and treasurer; Judith Huffman as director, vice president, and secretary; and Sherry Hardin as director.
Huffman Family Philanthropic is led by James Huffman, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Huffman
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Huffman
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Hardin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Huffman Family Philanthropic
How much does Huffman Family Philanthropic give each year?
Huffman Family Philanthropic gave $46K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Huffman Family Philanthropic's typical grant size?
Huffman Family Philanthropic's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,566, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Huffman Family Philanthropic give grants?
Huffman Family Philanthropic gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dripping Springs, TX (2 grants).
Does Huffman Family Philanthropic give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Huffman Family Philanthropic's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Huffman Family Philanthropic's largest grantees?
Huffman Family Philanthropic's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude's Children's Hospital ($4,831), Central Texas Children's Home ($4,831) and Dripping Springs Educational Foundation ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Huffman Family Philanthropic?
Huffman Family Philanthropic reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (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 Huffman Family Philanthropic fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Huffman Family Philanthropic?
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 Huffman Family Philanthropic's EIN?
Huffman Family Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2872167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Huffman Family Philanthropic 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Huffman Family Philanthropic's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Christian Community Foundation Inc
Colorado Springs, CO
WaterStone supports domestic and international nonprofits, including Christian ministries and charitable and educational organizations, through donor-directed grants; eligible organizations must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3)s whose mission aligns with its Statement of Faith. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, with awards ranging from $5,028 to $11 million, and were concentrated in Texas and Colorado. Grant recommendations come from donor-advised fund holders; the profile does not state that it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$746.4M
Grants
1,651
Total Given
$161.8M
Monster Energy Cares
Corona, CA
Assets
$129K
Grants
144
Total Given
$806K
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
The Rockefeller Foundation
New York, NY
The Rockefeller Foundation funds initiatives in energy access, sustainable food systems, health, climate, economic opportunity, and finance in the United States and around the world. In 2024, it made 381 grants, with a median grant of about $171,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.
Assets
$6.4B
Grants
381
Total Given
$233.2M
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
The Williams Family Foundation
Falls Church, VA
The Williams Family Foundation funds charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and educational work, with 2024 grants supporting areas such as education, food assistance, disaster response, health, and religious ministry. It awarded 52 grants ranging from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $4,000, to organizations in multiple states, especially Virginia, New York, and Georgia. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
52
Total Given
$311K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Huffman Family Philanthropic's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Huffman Family Philanthropic down — hundreds of funders to go?