Hunter-Jenkins Foundation
The Hunter-Jenkins Foundation was a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation terminated on December 31, 2024, after distributing all its assets to charities for educational or charitable use; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation at a glance
In short: Hunter-Jenkins Foundation gave $242K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,500
- +106.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,150
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hunter-Jenkins Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy was stated in its final filing; the foundation terminated on December 31, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 32127, Charlotte, NC 28232
Phone: (912) 777-3827
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hunter-Jenkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Mass John Jenkins Scholarsh ($100K). Together the top 10 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 41% to Massachusetts, 13% to Georgia, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hunter-Jenkins Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1510% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $242K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Mass John Jenkins Scholarsh Amherst, MA | Education | $100,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry Charlotte, NC | Charity | $25,000 |
| NCSU Engineerin Foundation Raleigh, NC | Education | $25,000 |
| Warren Wilson College Asheville, NC | Education | $25,000 |
| Queens Univ of Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Education | $25,000 |
| Savannah Country Day Learning Suppo Savannah, GA | Education | $12,000 |
| Inspiritius Savannah, GA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Tharros Place Savannah Savannah, GA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Charlotte Charlotte, NC | Charity | $7,500 |
| South Cumberland Community Fund Monteagle, TN | Charity | $2,000 |
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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 | — | $72,874 | $267,007 | $241,500 | 10 | $267,007 | $73,902 | — |
| 2023 | — | $-13,040 | $117,649 | $117,000 | 3 | $117,649 | $9,218 | $11,757 |
| 2022 | $278,767 | $9,164 | $15,562 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,562 | $9,164 | $15,110 |
| 2021 | $339,979 | $4,937 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 3 | $15,560 | $4,937 | $15,700 |
| 2020 | $300,401 | $6,798 | $7,600 | $7,000 | 3 | — | $6,798 | $13,761 |
| 2019 | $258,488 | $12,622 | $6,583 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $11,572 | $2,006 |
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 filing lists grants for education and charity. Among the grantees, Warren Wilson College describes its approach as integrating academics, work, and community engagement. Crisis Assistance Ministry says it assists and advocates for people in financial crisis as they move toward self-sufficiency. South Cumberland Community Fund says it supports nonprofit organizations across the Plateau through project grants and organizational support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $241,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $18,500. Notable grants included $100,000 to the University of Massachusetts John Jenkins Scholarship for education; $25,000 each to Crisis Assistance Ministry for charity, NCSU Engineering Foundation for education, Warren Wilson College for education, and Queens University of Charlotte for education; and $12,000 to Savannah Country Day Learning Support for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret J Hunter as president, Isabel J Bader as secretary, and Richard G Hunter as vice president.
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation is led by Margaret J. Hunter, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret J. Hunter
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Isabel J. Bader
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard G. Hunter
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Hunter-Jenkins Foundation
How much does Hunter-Jenkins Foundation give each year?
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation gave $242K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 3 grants.
What is Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's typical grant size?
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,500, and its average grant was $24,150, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hunter-Jenkins Foundation give grants?
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (41%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (3 grants) and Savannah, GA (3 grants).
Does Hunter-Jenkins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (5 grants) and "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's largest grantees?
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Univ of Mass John Jenkins Scholarsh ($100,000), Crisis Assistance Ministry ($25,000) and NCSU Engineerin Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Hunter-Jenkins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for education and charity. Among the grantees, Warren Wilson College describes its approach as integrating academics, work, and community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hunter-Jenkins Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's EIN?
Hunter-Jenkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2203887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Hunter-Jenkins 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hunter-Jenkins Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hunter-jenkins-foundation-morg_6cbf790bfde2492bad33857f0cc1eb55
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