Hunter Family Foundation
Hunter Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morgan Hill, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $6K.
Hunter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hunter Family Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,962
- +209.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $8,962
- +209.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $8,962
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Hunter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Thornston Educational Fund ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hunter Family Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $15K (2019). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thornston Educational Fund Wrightwood, CA | Religious Purpose | $8,962 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $7,932 | $11,302 | $8,962 | 1 | $8,962 | $5,592 | $449 |
| 2020 | $12,164 | $287 | $4,070 | $2,900 | 1 | — | — | $656 |
| 2019 | $14,807 | $12,541 | $16,224 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $1,989 | $1,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hunter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $449 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hunter Family Foundation is led by Patricia Hunter, President & Treasurer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Patricia Hunter
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael D. Mc Sweeney Esq.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John M. Hunter (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Hunter Family Foundation
How much does Hunter Family Foundation give each year?
Hunter Family Foundation gave $9K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
Where does Hunter Family Foundation operate?
Hunter Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
How much is Hunter Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Hunter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $449 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hunter Family Foundation's EIN?
Hunter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3265284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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