Huffman Foundation
Huffman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $837K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $42K.
Huffman Foundation at a glance
In short: Huffman Foundation gave $39K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- +97.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,417
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $836,506
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Huffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Central Kitchen Incorporated ($10K). Together the top 5 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Huffman Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 113% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $39K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Zero Line Logistics Aspen, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Marys Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Mirabel Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Copa Safety & Education Foundation Sanford, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $836,506 | $50,148 | $57,779 | $38,500 | 6 | $49,188 | $41,957 | $43,532 |
| 2024 | $844,137 | $20,549 | $38,007 | $19,500 | 3 | $29,906 | $14,777 | $43,119 |
| 2023 | $861,595 | $710 | $22,337 | $5,000 | 1 | $15,080 | $12,676 | $39,817 |
| 2021 | $942,672 | $942,672 | — | — | — | — | $750,600 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Huffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Huffman Foundation is led by Marc Huffman, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc Huffman
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Foundation
How much does Huffman Foundation give each year?
Huffman Foundation gave $39K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 3 grants.
What is Huffman Foundation's typical grant size?
Huffman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Huffman Foundation give grants?
Huffman Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (32%) and District of Columbia (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Huffman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Huffman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Huffman Foundation's largest grantees?
Huffman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include World Central Kitchen Incorporated ($10,000), Zero Line Logistics ($10,000) and St Marys Food Bank Alliance ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Huffman Foundation?
Huffman Foundation reported $837K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Huffman Foundation's EIN?
Huffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2573811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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