Hufty Foundation
Hufty Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in conservation, animal welfare, public policy, media, and community interests.
Hufty Foundation at a glance
In short: Hufty Foundation gave $313K across 113 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $312,600
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 113
- +98.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,766
- -32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $9,323
- -81.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (30 of 112, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hufty 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: C/O 580 Village Blvd 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Phone: (650) 851-4533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hufty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Archbold Expeditions ($73K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
407 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 405 grants of 407 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida received 37% of grant dollars, California 26%, the District of Columbia 9%, and Pennsylvania and Virginia 7% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 113 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hufty Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 112 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 362% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $151K (2021) to $313K (2024). In 2024 it made 113 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archbold Expeditions Venus, FL | Unrestricted | $72,600 |
| Movie Guide Camarillo, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Insitute Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Archbold Biological Research Statio Venus, FL | Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Animal Legal Defense Cotati, CA | unrestricted | $8,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Bay Area Barns and Trails Mill Valley, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Wolf Laporte, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Freedom Works Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,200 |
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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 | $9,323 | $275,097 | $315,790 | $312,600 | 113 | $312,600 | $273,407 | $86,422 |
| 2023 | $50,016 | $259,465 | $242,440 | $233,500 | 57 | $233,500 | $257,636 | $100,986 |
| 2022 | $32,991 | $259,664 | $143,372 | $158,000 | 83 | $139,935 | $257,794 | $90,339 |
| 2021 | $9,621 | $140,204 | $154,307 | $151,000 | 77 | $151,000 | $139,063 | $62,869 |
| 2020 | $8,728 | $78,079 | $158,620 | $153,500 | 77 | — | $75,944 | $50,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hufty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Archbold Expeditions says its mission is to build and share scientific knowledge to protect the life, lands, and waters of the heart of Florida and beyond. Animal Recovery Mission says it works to defend animal welfare and prevent suffering from inhumane practices. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern government accountability, liberty and public policy, community-supported media, and care for abused or endangered animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 113 grants totaling $312,600. Awards ranged from $200 to $72,600, with a median grant of $1,200. The largest listed grants included $72,600 to Archbold Expeditions in Venus, Florida; $20,000 to Movie Guide in Camarillo, California; and $10,000 each to Prager University in Sherman Oaks, California, and The Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. The filing describes these grants as unrestricted.
Other reported 2024 awards include $4,000 to Judicial Watch, $3,500 to Capstone Legacy Foundation, $3,000 each to Cato Institute and Animal Recovery Mission, and $2,000 each to KQED, Noah’s Lost Ark, and Woodside Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary P Hufty, John A Hufty, and Frances H Leidy as trustees.
Hufty Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances H. Leidy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Hufty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary P Hufty
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 Hufty Foundation
How much does Hufty Foundation give each year?
Hufty Foundation gave $313K across 113 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $234K across 57 grants.
What is Hufty Foundation's typical grant size?
Hufty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,766, across 113 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hufty Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hufty Foundation give grants?
Hufty Foundation's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (9 grants), West Chester, PA (6 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Hufty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Hufty Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (112 of 113) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hufty Foundation's largest grantees?
Hufty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Archbold Expeditions ($72,600), Movie Guide ($20,000) and Prager University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hufty Foundation?
Hufty Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hufty Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Archbold Expeditions says its mission is to build and share scientific knowledge to protect the life, lands, and waters of the heart of Florida and beyond. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hufty 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 Hufty Foundation's EIN?
Hufty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6041681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hufty 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hufty Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hufty-foundation-morg_49a58ce40bd04309a6f62120f52bd15d
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