Jeff Hunter Charitable TST
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations in several states and the District of Columbia, including arts organizations, educational institutions, health organizations, and groups working in areas such as humanitarian relief, housing, and economic mobility.
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST at a glance
In short: Jeff Hunter Charitable TST gave $877K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state New York. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $876,746
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,535
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,620,696
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (32% 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 Jeff Hunter Charitable TST
- 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: 106 Sunset Bay Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (914) 630-7106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeff Hunter Charitable TST funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maltz Jupiter Theatre ($141K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
275 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 255 grants of 275 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (32%), Pennsylvania (30%), Florida (24%), the District of Columbia (5%), and Delaware (3%). The foundation is based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeff Hunter Charitable TST open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 50 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $820K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $877K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre Jupiter, FL | General Support | $141,350 |
| Artsquest Bethlehem, PA | General Support | $90,000 |
| The Julliard School New York, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Adelphi University Garden City, NY | General Support | $41,896 |
| The Forestburgh Playhouse Forestburgh, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Northampton Community College Bethlehem, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The B Foundation Wilmington, DE | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Florida Scripps Research Jupiter, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Center Valley, PA | General Support | $22,000 |
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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 | $24,620,696 | $1,614,513 | $1,357,036 | $876,746 | 50 | $1,183,200 | $1,410,224 | $1,192,896 |
| 2023 | $22,563,123 | $609,093 | $1,446,006 | $1,044,070 | 56 | $1,294,941 | $1,080,396 | $1,063,839 |
| 2022 | $21,900,241 | $1,140,878 | $1,387,935 | $889,500 | 55 | $1,176,439 | $844,285 | $1,101,711 |
| 2021 | $25,070,981 | $2,658,179 | $1,774,149 | $1,338,000 | 65 | — | $2,346,031 | $1,207,185 |
| 2020 | $23,442,597 | $3,057,165 | $1,064,893 | $820,000 | 49 | — | $386,022 | $1,094,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeff Hunter Charitable TST reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant recipients illustrate a range of supported work. Maltz Jupiter Theatre describes its mission as entertaining, educating, and inspiring the community through professional theatre, while also providing theatre education. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address children’s healthcare, affordable housing, economic mobility for under-resourced small businesses, autism service dogs, and Jewish wellbeing and human rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $876,746. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $141,350, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $141,350 to Maltz Jupiter Theatre, $90,000 to ArtsQuest, $60,000 to The Juilliard School, and $41,896 to Adelphi University; each was listed for general support. Other notable grants included $30,000 to The Forestburgh Playhouse, $25,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Northampton Community College, The B Foundation, and University of Florida Scripps Research, and $20,000 each to Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, State Theatre Easton, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin B Jaffe, Dianne Jaffe, and Douglas M Jaffe as trustees.
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne Jaffe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $82K (2024)
Douglas M. Jaffe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$82K (2021) → $82K (2024)
Martin B. Jaffe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $82K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Douglas M Jaffe (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jeff Hunter Charitable TST
How much does Jeff Hunter Charitable TST give each year?
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST gave $877K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 56 grants.
What is Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's typical grant size?
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,535, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeff Hunter Charitable TST that year got $9K on average.
Where does Jeff Hunter Charitable TST give grants?
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Allentown, PA (4 grants), Bethlehem, PA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Jeff Hunter Charitable TST give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's largest grantees?
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's largest 2024 grantees include Maltz Jupiter Theatre ($141,350), Artsquest ($90,000) and The Julliard School ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jeff Hunter Charitable TST?
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jeff Hunter Charitable TST fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant recipients illustrate a range of supported work. Maltz Jupiter Theatre describes its mission as entertaining, educating, and inspiring the community through professional theatre, while also providing theatre education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeff Hunter Charitable TST?
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 Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's EIN?
Jeff Hunter Charitable TST's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7141718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jeff Hunter Charitable TST 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.
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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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