Hunt Family Foundation
The Hunt Family Foundation is an operating foundation established in 1983 in Missouri as a company-sponsored operating fund. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the foundation supports organizations and initiatives across multiple sectors with a focus on strengthening communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-18.9% YoY
Grant Count
75
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Football
- Children and youth
The foundation's broader mission centers on helping urban neighborhoods thrive and fostering community growth and resilience.
Grantmaking
The foundation has made several notable grants in recent years:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds in Kansas City, Missouri and has supported initiatives in El Paso, Texas and Arkansas, with broader reach across multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hunt Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include City Year Inc ($100,000), Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation ($74,824), Harvesters - the Community Food Network ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 AND THE MAHOMIES FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC KANSAS CITY, MO | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $15,255 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $8,217 |
| AMERICAN PUBLIC SQUARE INC KANSAS CITY, MO | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $5,000 |
| AMETHYST PLACE INC KANSAS CITY, MO | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
| ATHLETES IN ACTION SPORTS COMPLEX AND RETREAT CENTER INC XENIA, OH | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| BASEHOR LINWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BASEHOR, KS | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $500 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS KANSAS CITY KANSAS CITY, MO | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $18,000 |
| BLACK ARCHIVES OF MID-AMERICA INC KANSAS CITY, MO | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $1,500 |
| BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL BLUE SPRINGS, MO | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jane and Bryan Hunt are identified as key family members involved in major philanthropic decisions on behalf of the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt family.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK HUNT | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL L CRUMB | VICE PRESIDENT / SECRETARY / TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHARRON L HUNT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN W CAPLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK DONOVAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE SCHARF | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FOOTBALL CLUB IN | N/A | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hunt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Education • Football • Children and youth The foundation's broader mission centers on helping urban neighborhoods thrive and fostering community growth and resilience.
How do I apply for a grant from Hunt Family Foundation?
The foundation has made several notable grants in recent years: • **$2,000 STEM grant** to a Kansas City middle school • **$625,000 gift** to YWCA El Paso for facility upgrades • **$100,000 matching grant** to support City Year's work in Kansas City Public Schools, celebrating 10 years of service • **$100 million gift** from Jane and Bryan Hunt on behalf of the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt family for the University of Arkansas Land of Opportunity Scholarship, supporting access to higher education for…
Where does Hunt Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds in Kansas City, Missouri and has supported initiatives in El Paso, Texas and Arkansas, with broader reach across multiple states.
What size grants does Hunt Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Hunt Family Foundation awarded 75 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hunt Family Foundation's EIN?
Hunt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1299453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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