Hunter Lewis Foundation
Hunter Lewis Foundation is a private foundation based in Edinburg, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports direct charitable activity involving website development, including educational content, and grants to charitable organizations working in areas such as nutrition, community services, education, health, and culture.
Hunter Lewis Foundation at a glance
In short: Hunter Lewis Foundation gave $702K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $702,355
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,013
- -78.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,852,615
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hunter Lewis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 94 Landfill Rd, Edinburg, VA 22824
Phone: (540) 984-3829
Website: https://www.hunterlewisfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hunter Lewis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Nutrition Association ($458K). Together the top 10 received $667K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 45 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (65%), Alabama (17%), Virginia (6%), Massachusetts (3%), and Texas (2%). The reported grants also included recipients in Vermont, New York, Maine, New Jersey, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hunter Lewis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 181% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2021) to $717K (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $702K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Nutrition Association Hinsdale, IL | Unrestricted Donation | $458,000 |
| Project Horseshoe Farm Greensboro, AL | Donation - Annual operating expenses | $109,505 |
| American Friends of Georgia Truro, MA | Unrestricted donation | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| National Vaccine Information Center Sterling, VA | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center Livingston, AL | Unrestricted donation | $11,000 |
| Real Organic Project East Thetford, VT | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| American School of Classical StudiesAthens New York, NY | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Initiative Portland, ME | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Childrens Health Defense Franklin Lakes, NJ | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,852,615 | $725,529 | $790,023 | $702,355 | 27 | $769,443 | $706,679 |
| 2023 | $10,917,109 | $304,220 | $1,139,682 | $716,925 | 6 | $1,083,221 | — |
| 2022 | $10,203,857 | $88,537 | $1,431,614 | $310,000 | 2 | $1,149,396 | — |
| 2021 | $11,546,934 | $10,116 | $1,519,467 | $250,000 | 4 | $1,227,111 | $1,625 |
| 2020 | $13,057,303 | $108,298 | $2,186,351 | $687,564 | 6 | — | $53,056 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its stated direct charitable activity is website development, including educational content. Its 2024 grants include unrestricted donations as well as support identified for annual operating expenses.
Grantees describe their work in varied terms. The American Nutrition Association says it advances public health through nutrition science, advocacy, and practice. Project Horseshoe Farm describes work to improve quality of life for vulnerable community members and prepare service leaders. The Tuesday Evening Concert Series says it presents musical events to enrich community cultural life. Other supported organizations describe work in areas including education and humanitarian aid, soil health, services for children in poor rural villages, and children’s health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $702,355. Awards ranged from $100 to $458,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $458,000 to the American Nutrition Association, $109,505 to Project Horseshoe Farm for annual operating expenses, and $20,000 to American Friends of Georgia. Other notable awards were $15,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Charlottesville and the National Vaccine Information Center; $11,000 to UWA Cahaba Biodiversity Center; and $10,000 each to the Real Organic Project, American School of Classical Studies Athens, and The Children’s Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Hufnagel as president and director; Alec Webb as secretary and director; Elizabeth Sidamon Eristoff as treasurer and director; Ivana Mestrovic as director; William Henry Lewis as vice president and director; and Hunter Lewis as member.
Hunter Lewis Foundation is led by Peter Hufnagel, President Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Hufnagel
President Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alec Webb
Secretary Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Sidamon Eristoff
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ivana Mestrovic
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hunter Lewis
Member
Member Auth Representative → Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
William Henry Lewis
Vice President Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Niederpruem Anderson (2020–2023) — Director
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 Hunter Lewis Foundation
How much does Hunter Lewis Foundation give each year?
Hunter Lewis Foundation gave $702K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $717K across 6 grants.
What is Hunter Lewis Foundation's typical grant size?
Hunter Lewis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,013, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hunter Lewis Foundation give grants?
Hunter Lewis Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (17%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Hunter Lewis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Hunter Lewis Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hunter Lewis Foundation's largest grantees?
Hunter Lewis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Nutrition Association ($458,000), Project Horseshoe Farm ($109,505) and American Friends of Georgia ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hunter Lewis Foundation?
Hunter Lewis Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $726K.
What does Hunter Lewis Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its stated direct charitable activity is website development, including educational content. Its 2024 grants include unrestricted donations as well as support identified for annual operating expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hunter Lewis Foundation?
The foundation 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 Hunter Lewis Foundation's EIN?
Hunter Lewis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1924134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hunter Lewis Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hunter Lewis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hunter-lewis-foundation-morg_f31177d85eea43a9a1d9fcc352e1a226
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