Hunt Street Fund Inc
Hunt Street Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 45 grants totaling $9,002,500 to charitable organizations, including schools, a hospital, and organizations addressing community needs.
Hunt Street Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Hunt Street Fund Inc gave $9.0M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in New York. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,002,500
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,056
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $101,623,732
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (2 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Hunt Street Fund 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 920169, Needham, MA 02492-0002
Phone: (781) 444-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hunt Street Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthrophy Fund ($6.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 274 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 31% to recipients in Massachusetts. Maryland accounted for 1%; Rhode Island and Connecticut each accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hunt Street Fund Inc open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 45 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $150K; repeat grants $202K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 96% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $8.3M (2020) to $9.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $9.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthrophy Fund Latham, NY | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $6,000,000 |
| Campaign for Catholic Schools Braintree, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $525,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Fontbone Academy Milton, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Malden Catholic High School Malden, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Lawrence Catholic Academny Lawrence, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| McLean Hospital Belmont, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mission Grammar School Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Nativity Prep Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| St Sebatians School Needham, MA | Charitable Contribution Unrestricted | $100,000 |
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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 | $101,623,732 | $8,318,647 | $9,535,368 | $9,002,500 | 45 | $9,002,500 | $8,318,647 | $8,490,933 |
| 2023 | $106,875,773 | $21,290,401 | $8,895,292 | $8,643,802 | 54 | $8,693,802 | $21,290,401 | $8,656,127 |
| 2022 | $94,480,664 | $1,132,784 | $8,897,076 | $8,514,230 | 54 | $8,564,230 | $1,132,550 | $8,562,028 |
| 2021 | $102,244,956 | $9,516,120 | $8,778,382 | $8,397,750 | 58 | $8,447,750 | $9,515,065 | $8,596,246 |
| 2020 | $101,507,218 | $7,079,131 | $8,531,339 | $8,278,500 | 63 | — | $7,078,962 | $8,481,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hunt Street Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $8.5M 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 went to organizations including Catholic schools and other educational institutions, McLean Hospital, and nonprofits serving people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, youth, and people with disabilities.
The Catholic Schools Foundation describes its own mission as helping families with demonstrated financial need access Catholic education focused on Christian values and character formation. Circle of Hope says it provides clothing and hygiene essentials to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. SquashBusters describes its work as nurturing urban youth as students, athletes, and citizens; Cotting School says it empowers students with disabilities to reach their learning potential and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $9,002,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $6,000,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed grant was $6,000,000 to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund in Latham, New York, for an unrestricted charitable contribution. Other large grants included $525,000 to Campaign for Catholic Schools, $350,000 to Catholic Schools Foundation, and $200,000 each to Fontbonne Academy, Malden Catholic High School, Lawrence Catholic Academy, and McLean Hospital.
Other reported 2024 grants included $25,000 to Johns Hopkins University; $20,000 each to Circle of Hope, SquashBusters, and Cotting School; $15,000 to Tenacity; and $10,000 each to House of Possibilities and My Brother’s Keeper.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah L. Brennan as president, treasurer, and director; John F. Brennan Jr. as clerk and director; and John F. Brennan III and Matthew J. Brennan as directors.
Hunt Street Fund Inc is led by Deborah L. Brennan, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah L. Brennan
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John F. Brennan III
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John F. Brennan Jr.
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Brennan
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Hunt Street Fund Inc
How much does Hunt Street Fund Inc give each year?
Hunt Street Fund Inc gave $9.0M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.6M across 54 grants.
What is Hunt Street Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Hunt Street Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $200,056, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hunt Street Fund Inc that year got $150K on average.
Where does Hunt Street Fund Inc give grants?
Hunt Street Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (11 grants), Needham, MA (3 grants), Milton, MA (2 grants) and Westwood, MA (2 grants).
Does Hunt Street Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hunt Street Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hunt Street Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Hunt Street Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Goldman Sachs Philanthrophy Fund ($6,000,000), Campaign for Catholic Schools ($525,000) and Catholic Schools Foundation ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hunt Street Fund Inc?
Hunt Street Fund Inc reported $101.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hunt Street Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic schools and other educational institutions, McLean Hospital, and nonprofits serving people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, youth, and people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hunt Street Fund 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 Hunt Street Fund Inc's EIN?
Hunt Street Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1079390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hunt Street Fund 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hunt Street Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hunt-street-fund-inc-morg_1d73957d65d14498b75416a5159711c2
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