Hunterward Foundation
Hunterward Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in the arts, literature, public radio, youth services, and other community areas.
Hunterward Foundation at a glance
In short: Hunterward Foundation gave $494K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $494,000
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,643
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $671,810
- -39.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% 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 Hunterward Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact Ross Winn for grant application instructions, an officers’ certificate, and an acknowledgement. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- August 31.
- Deadline
- August 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Ross Winn - Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Sch
Mailing address: 11400 W Olympic Blvd 9Th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 478-4100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hunterward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Studios of Key West ($150K). Together the top 10 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 114 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to New York, and 7% to Massachusetts. The largest awards included organizations in Key West, Florida; the foundation also funded recipients in New York City and Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hunterward Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 956% 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 $494K (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $494K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Studios of Key West Key West, FL | Assists the art community by providing workshops, courses and workspace for young artists. | $150,000 |
| Key West Literary Seminar Key West, FL | Brings writers of note to key west to speak and share their writing experiences. | $100,000 |
| Atlantic Public Media Woods Hole, MA | Non-Profit Public Radio. | $25,000 |
| The Stars of Tomorrow Project New York, NY | Mentors and nurtures students in safe spaces, using the art of acting to help them develop into productive world citizens and tomorrow's leaders. | $20,000 |
| Bahama Village Music Program Key West, FL | Teaches Music to Underprivileged Children. | $17,500 |
| Red Barn Theatre Key West, FL | Local Non Profit Theatre. | $15,000 |
| Terrence McNally New Works Inc New York, NY | Committed to supporting bold new voices in the American theatre by providing financial and institutional support to early career playwrights. | $15,000 |
| A Positive Step of Monroe County Inc Key West, FL | To improve outcomes for the juveniles and families we serve while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and dependency in Florida. | $15,000 |
| Key West Botanical Gardens Key West, FL | Non-Profit Garden and Forest. | $11,000 |
| The Woods Hole Community Hall Woods Hole, MA | The woods hole community association was formed to buy the hall and return it to its original community purposes. | $10,000 |
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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 | $671,810 | $62,102 | $511,122 | $494,000 | 28 | $494,000 | $41,473 | $51,684 |
| 2023 | $1,118,130 | $27,118 | $597,840 | $577,500 | 24 | $577,500 | $6,661 | $72,433 |
| 2022 | $1,687,963 | $113,095 | $513,420 | $495,000 | 24 | $495,000 | $82,066 | $99,592 |
| 2021 | $2,097,676 | $156,659 | $683,007 | $665,000 | 25 | $665,000 | $123,642 | $110,381 |
| 2020 | $2,616,099 | $183,275 | $2,322,740 | $2,310,000 | 13 | — | $170,535 | $163,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hunterward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and culture, including visual arts, theatre, literary programming, and music education, as well as public radio, youth services, environmental protection, and community organizations.
The Studios of Key West describes its mission as supporting and advancing artists, creative educators, and cultural producers in Key West. Key West Literary Seminar says it promotes discussion of important literary works, supports new voices in American literature, and strengthens Key West’s literary culture. Bahama Village Music Program describes providing music instruction to children who would otherwise lack access to private lessons. A Positive Step of Monroe County describes providing assistance to at-risk youth in Monroe County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $494,000. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $150,000 to The Studios of Key West and $100,000 to Key West Literary Seminar. Other notable awards were $25,000 to Atlantic Public Media, $20,000 to The Stars of Tomorrow Project, and $17,500 to Bahama Village Music Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Blake Hunter as president and secretary, and Kerry Shelby and Diane Shelby as trustees.
Hunterward Foundation is led by Blake Hunter, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blake Hunter
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Shelby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kerry Shelby
Trustee
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 Hunterward Foundation
How much does Hunterward Foundation give each year?
Hunterward Foundation gave $494K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $578K across 24 grants.
What is Hunterward Foundation's typical grant size?
Hunterward Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,643, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hunterward Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hunterward Foundation give grants?
Hunterward Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Key West, FL (20 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Woods Hole, MA (2 grants).
Does Hunterward Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Hunterward Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hunterward Foundation's largest grantees?
Hunterward Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Studios of Key West ($150,000), Key West Literary Seminar ($100,000) and Atlantic Public Media ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hunterward Foundation?
Hunterward Foundation reported $672K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hunterward Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts and culture, including visual arts, theatre, literary programming, and music education, as well as public radio, youth services, environmental protection, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hunterward Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hunterward Foundation's EIN?
Hunterward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4399227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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