The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt is a private foundation based in Princeton, West Virginia. Its 2025 grants included support for local government, education, churches, a public library, animal services, and community organizations.
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt at a glance
In short: The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt gave $1.4M across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in West Virginia. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,409,700
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,564
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,045,211
- +29.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (15 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing lists William Stafford II as the contact and calls for a written application with general information. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that awards are limited primarily to people, organizations, and agencies located in southern West Virginia.
- Contact
Application contact: William Stafford Ii
Mailing address: PO Box 309, Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: (304) 425-9259
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Princeton ($457K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 175 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Princeton, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing says awards are limited primarily to people, organizations, and agencies in southern West Virginia. The 2025 filing data attributes 100% of grant dollars to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 40 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Princeton Princeton, WV | Charitable - Development Funding | $425,000 |
| Mercer County Board of Education Princeton, WV | Educational - stadium maintenance and replace lights at hunnicutt stadium | $225,000 |
| Johnston Chapel Baptist Church Princeton, WV | Charitable - annual contribution, assist summit christian academy with building and playground | $165,000 |
| Princeton Public Library Princeton, WV | Charitable - Funding for New Roof | $85,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Princeton, WV | Religious - general funds, organist/choir director compensation and assist with legal expense | $65,000 |
| Charles T Mathena II Foundation Princeton, WV | Charitable - assist with general operating expenses, wv div of culture and history cap equip | $58,000 |
| Furever Fixed Inc Princeton, WV | Charitable - Spay/Neuter Clinic | $50,000 |
| Mercer County 4-H Leaders Association Princeton, WV | Charitable - assist with purchase of new 15 passenger van | $50,000 |
| Monroe County Council on Aging Inc Lindside, WV | Charitable - Roof Replacement on Senior Center | $40,000 |
| City of Princeton Princeton, WV | Charitable - McNutt House Renovations/Upkeep | $27,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,045,211 | $2,893,826 | $1,533,619 | $1,409,700 | 42 | $1,460,788 | $2,839,314 | $1,799,175 |
| 2024 | $4,685,004 | $1,049,128 | $1,485,155 | $1,361,258 | 32 | $1,411,845 | $995,365 | $1,468,402 |
| 2023 | $5,121,031 | $1,048,192 | $1,474,463 | $1,359,184 | 36 | $1,409,754 | $994,482 | $1,402,261 |
| 2022 | $5,547,302 | $932,509 | $1,162,656 | $1,053,400 | 34 | $1,104,601 | $878,821 | $1,385,727 |
| 2021 | $5,777,449 | $863,260 | $1,124,120 | $1,023,426 | 31 | — | $813,572 | $1,102,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including community development, stadium maintenance, a library roof, a spay/neuter clinic, senior-center repairs, and religious organizations.
Grantees describe varied community roles. Monroe County Council on Aging says it provides services to senior citizens in Monroe County. Mercer County Fair says it organizes, promotes, and manages the county fair. Hinton Area Foundation describes itself as a community foundation that provides a source for local contributions and encourages giving.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $1,409,700. Grants ranged from $20 to $425,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $425,000 to the City of Princeton for charitable development funding; $225,000 to Mercer County Board of Education for stadium maintenance and replacement lights at Hunnicutt Stadium; and $165,000 to Johnston Chapel Baptist Church for an annual contribution and assistance to Summit Christian Academy with its building and playground. Other grants included $85,000 to Princeton Public Library for a new roof and $50,000 to Furever Fixed Inc for a spay/neuter clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William P Stafford as president, James H Sarver as vice-president, James H Sarver II as treasurer, and William Stafford II as secretary.
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt is led by William P. Stafford, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William P. Stafford
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Sarver
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Sarver II
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Stafford II
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt
How much does The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt give each year?
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt gave $1.4M across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 32 grants.
What is The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's typical grant size?
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $33,564, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt that year got $13K on average.
Where does The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt give grants?
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, WV (26 grants), Bluefield, WV (4 grants), Athens, WV (3 grants) and Lindside, WV (2 grants).
Does The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational - Project Graduation" (8 grants) and "Religious - Assist with Legal Expense" (5 grants).
Who are The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's largest grantees?
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's largest 2025 grantees include City of Princeton ($457,000 across 3 grants), Mercer County Board of Education ($225,000) and Johnston Chapel Baptist Church ($165,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt?
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of purposes, including community development, stadium maintenance, a library roof, a spay/neuter clinic, senior-center repairs, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt?
The foundation’s filing lists William Stafford II as the contact and calls for a written application with general information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's EIN?
The H P and Anne S Hunnicutt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0670462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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