Swanee Hunt Family Foundation
The Swanee Hunt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its website describes Hunt Alternatives as a two-generation family operating foundation that advances global security and social justice in the United States through advocacy, training, research, partnerships, convening, and program-related grantmaking.
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Swanee Hunt Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,241,432
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $155,179
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,500
- Total assets
- $3,296,480
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (82% 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 Swanee Hunt Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1615 M Street Nw 85, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 403-2006
Website: https://swaneehunt.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Swanee Hunt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hunt Alternatives ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 34 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, DC (82%) and Colorado (17%); Massachusetts accounted for 0% as reported in the filing. The listed 2024 recipients were in DC, Colorado, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Swanee Hunt Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 175% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $932K (2023) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunt Alternatives Washington, DC | General Support | $1,023,432 |
| The Denver Foundation Denver, CO | Great Grandmothers Fund (DAF) | $75,000 |
| Project Worthmore Aurora, CO | General Support | $75,000 |
| Project Helping Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church Denver, CO | General Support | $24,000 |
| Foundation Music School Fort Collins, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Adolescent Consultation Services Cambridge, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Egyptian Study Society Denver, CO | General Support | $4,000 |
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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 | $3,296,480 | $1,090,375 | $1,294,577 | $1,241,432 | 8 | $246,492 | $116,752 | $140,551 |
| 2023 | $4,314,794 | $2,215,222 | $985,093 | $932,000 | 4 | $936,645 | $921,554 | $121,451 |
| 2022 | $3,809,136 | $786,771 | $1,914,257 | $1,880,000 | 4 | $1,885,000 | $407,437 | $166,926 |
| 2021 | $5,994,613 | $1,406,237 | $1,934,802 | $1,785,000 | 10 | $1,834,108 | $1,305,543 | $277,350 |
| 2020 | $7,124,229 | $690,524 | $2,276,996 | $2,138,000 | 8 | — | $577,730 | $354,572 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Swanee Hunt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes four major areas of focus: Demand Abolition, which combats the purchase of prostituted adults and children in the United States; Inclusive Security, which promotes the inclusion of stakeholders, particularly women, in peace and security processes; Prime Movers, which supports entrepreneurial leaders of diverse American social movements; and Seismic Shift, which fosters collaborative leadership among women at the highest levels of elected office. The website also says the foundation has driven and incubated programs and organizations including Political Parity, ARTWorks for Kids, Women Moving Millions, and the Free for All Concert Fund.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Project Worthmore says it provides programs to foster community, self-sufficiency, and quality of life among Denver-area refugees. The Denver Foundation says its mission is to inspire people and mobilize resources to strengthen its community. Project Helping says it creates accessible volunteer experiences intended to improve volunteers’ mental wellness. Foundation Music School says it provides music education and therapy services, and Adolescent Consultation Services says it supports court-involved children and families through mental health prevention and intervention services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $1,241,432. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $1,023,432, with a median of $24,500. The largest grant was $1,023,432 to Hunt Alternatives for general support. Other notable grants were $75,000 to The Denver Foundation for its Great Grandmothers Fund (DAF), $75,000 to Project Worthmore for general support, and $25,000 to Project Helping for general support. Additional grants included $24,000 to Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, $10,000 to Foundation Music School, $5,000 to Adolescent Consultation Services, and $4,000 to the Egyptian Study Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Ambassador Swanee Hunt as Founder and Chair of Hunt Alternatives and lists her as chair of the board. Its board listing also includes Theo Ansbacher-Hunt, Peter Canellos, David Flink, Ray Hammond, Marva Hammons, Fern Portnoy, Lillian Shuff, Rodney Shuff, and William M. Snyder. The 2024 filing additionally lists Iman Lamontagne as a director.
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation is led by Swanee Hunt, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Swanee Hunt
Chair
Founder & Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Flink
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fern Portnoy
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Shuff
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marva Hammons
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Canellos
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Hammond
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Shuff
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William M. Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iman Lamontagne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mirsad Jacevic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Iman Abdul-Musawwir (2020–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Jane Lute (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Julie Lewis (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Katherine Archuleta (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shereen Hall (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Silverio Ramirez (2020–2023) — Philanthropic Partnerships Manager
- Former: Theodore Ansbacher-Hunt (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Ginger Gould (2020–2021) — Treasurer & 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 Swanee Hunt Family Foundation
How much does Swanee Hunt Family Foundation give each year?
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $932K across 4 grants.
What is Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,500, and its average grant was $155,179, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Swanee Hunt Family Foundation give grants?
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does Swanee Hunt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hunt Alternatives ($1,023,432), The Denver Foundation ($75,000) and Project Worthmore ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Swanee Hunt Family Foundation?
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $141K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Swanee Hunt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes four major areas of focus: Demand Abolition, which combats the purchase of prostituted adults and children in the United States; Inclusive Security, which promotes the inclusion of stakeholders, particularly women, in peace and security processes; Prime Movers, which supports entrepreneurial leaders of diverse American social movements; and Seismic Shift, which fosters collaborative leadership among women at the highest levels of elected office. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Swanee Hunt Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's EIN?
Swanee Hunt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1101901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Swanee Hunt Family 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 October 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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