The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation
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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation at a glance
In short: The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation gave $1.8M across 28 grants in 2026 (avg $64K), mostly in West Virginia. 4% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,791,090
- +27.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 28
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $63,968
- +90.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,629
- Total assets
- $6,603,548
- +9.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 26, 2026)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation
- 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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Princeton Community Hospital Foundation ($701K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 172 (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 2026 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 26 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 96% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $1.8M (2026). In 2026 it made 28 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Community Hospital Foundation Princeton, WV | Charitable - Assit with Cancer Center Project | $700,000 |
| City of Princeton Princeton, WV | Charitable - Funding for Farmer's Market Project | $400,000 |
| Mercer County Board of Education Princeton, WV | Educational - stadium maintenance and replace lights at hunnicutt stadium | $250,000 |
| Charles T Mathena II Foundation Princeton, WV | Charitable - assist with general operating expenses, wv div of culture and history cap equipment, hvac repair, pavement sealing | $150,000 |
| Johnston Chapel Baptist Church Princeton, WV | Charitable - Annual Contribution | $52,500 |
| First United Methodist Church Princeton, WV | Religious - General Funds, Organist/Choir Director Compensation | $52,500 |
| Tender Mercies Ministries Inc Princeton, WV | Contribution - matching funds to support the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Princeton, WV | Charitable - matching funds for general activities supporting the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Bluefield Union Mission Bluefield, WV | Charitable - matching contribution to support the organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Beckley, WV | Charitable - fields of faith event, study bibles, and box trailer for archery equipment | $23,090 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,603,548 | $2,523,286 | $1,964,949 | $1,791,090 | 28 | $1,842,365 | $2,468,461 | $1,728,055 |
| 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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2026 — 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. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 28 grants totaling $1.8 million.
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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation is led by James H. Sarver II, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James H. Sarver II
President
Treasurer → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Stafford II
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James H. Sarver (2021–2025) — Vice President
- Former: William P. Stafford (2021–2025) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation
How much does The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation give each year?
The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation gave $1.8M across 28 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1.4M across 42 grants.
What is The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's typical grant size?
The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,629, and its average grant was $63,968, across 28 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation give grants?
The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, WV (16 grants), Bluefield, WV (3 grants) and Athens, WV (2 grants).
Does The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational - Project Graduation" (7 grants).
Who are The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's largest grantees?
The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Princeton Community Hospital Foundation ($701,000 across 2 grants), City of Princeton ($405,000 across 2 grants) and Mercer County Board of Education ($250,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation?
The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation 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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation?
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 HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's EIN?
The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0670462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The HP and Anne S Hunnicutt Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hp-and-anne-s-hunnicutt-foundation-morg_9a8f4670e03040e1a3bec6be2b0eb91c
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