James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Boston, MA EIN: 35-6867332

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.5M. Net investment income was $231K.

Key facts about James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust

In short: James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust gave $4.5M across 5 grants in 2019 (avg $894K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
35-6867332
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2019
Annual giving (2019)
$4,468,890
Grants made (2019)
5
Average grant
$893,778
Median grant
$265,000
Primary geography
Ohio (54% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2019 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$4.5M

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$894K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $280K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

BenningtonCincinnatiDorsetMontpelierSheffield

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M5 grants2019

In 2019 it made 5 grants totaling $4.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2019

The Hunter Charitable Doner Advised Fund: $2.4MThe Hunter Charitable DonerAdvised Fund$2.4MBerkshire Taconic Community Foundation: $1.5MBerkshire Taconic CommunityFoundation$1.5MDorset Theatre Festival: $265KDorset Theatre Festival$265KSouthern Vermont College: $175KSouthern Vermont College$175KNature Conservatory: $125KNature Conservatory$125K

The largest 2019 recipient was The Hunter Charitable Doner Advised Fund ($2.4M). Together the top 5 received $4.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Hunter Charitable Doner Advised Fund Cincinnati, OHCharitable Contribution of Remaining Assets$2,403,890
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Sheffield, MAGeneral Support Grant$1,500,000
Dorset Theatre Festival Dorset, VTGeneral Support Grant$265,000
Southern Vermont College Bennington, VTGeneral Support Grant$175,000
Nature Conservatory Montpelier, VTGeneral Support Grant$125,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019
Metric2019
Revenue$264,740
Expenses$4,539,742
Net Investment Income$231,306
Distributable Amount$279,874

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's 2019 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2019 are compensated.

Officers on the 2019 filing

  • Durant A. Hunter

    Trustee

    New on the 2019 filing

    1 hr/week

    $6K (2019)

  • Susan W. Hunnewell

    Trustee

    New on the 2019 filing

    5 hrs/week

    $5K (2019)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2019 IRS filing

Durant a Hunter — Trustee: $6KDurant a HunterTrustee$6KSusan W Hunnewell — Trustee: $5KSusan W HunnewellTrustee$5K

The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $6K, to Durant a Hunter (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust

How much does James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust give each year?

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust gave $4.5M across 5 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's typical grant size?

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's median grant in 2019 was $265,000, and its average grant was $893,778, across 5 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust give grants?

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (34%) and Vermont (13%).

Does James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 80% of James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's largest grantees?

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's largest 2019 grantees include The Hunter Charitable Doner Advised Fund ($2,403,890), Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation ($1,500,000) and Dorset Theatre Festival ($265,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.

How much is James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $280K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's EIN?

James H and Irene M Hunter Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6867332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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