The Huffman Family Foundation Inc
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nottingham, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $605,695 to organizations in Maryland and several other states.
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Huffman Family Foundation Inc gave $606K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $605,695
- +234.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,650
- +104.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,762,421
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Huffman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing says there is no formal application; all requests will be considered, with no submission deadline or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Dawn Huffman
Mailing address: 1306 Bellona Avenue, Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone: (401) 244-7499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Huffman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salisbury University Picnic Table ($250K). Together the top 10 received $578K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 32 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went primarily to organizations in Maryland, which received 83% of grant dollars. Recipients in Illinois received 13%; those in Delaware, Minnesota, and Colorado received 2%, 1%, and 0%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Huffman Family Foundation Inc gives
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2023) to $606K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $606K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury University Picnic Table Salisbury, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $250,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Chicago, IL | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $75,195 |
| Believe Big Foundation Hunt Valley, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $65,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Children's Center Baltimore, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School Towson, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $41,500 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $31,500 |
| Kennedy Krieger Foundation Baltimore, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Calvert Hall Coll RL Grant Baltimore, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Delaware Luekemia Lighthouse Wilmington, DE | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Next One up Baltimore, MD | For Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,762,421 | $391,286 | $722,151 | $605,695 | 18 | $688,181 | $362,032 | $202,883 |
| 2024 | $4,082,886 | $414,004 | $275,035 | $181,311 | 11 | $181,311 | $377,369 | $213,019 |
| 2023 | $3,921,151 | $4,074,794 | $84,382 | $73,000 | 3 | $73,000 | $99,526 | $39,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Huffman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $203K 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 include support for a university, schools, children’s hospitals, and charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Ronald McDonald House Global describes its mission as providing services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital says it is dedicated to maximizing children’s health and independence. The Odyssey School describes its work as educating children with dyslexia and other language-learning differences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $605,695. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $250,000 to Salisbury University Picnic Table; $75,195 to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Chicago; $65,000 to Believe Big Foundation; and $50,000 to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. The stated purpose for each was “for donee’s exempt purpose.”
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that all requests will be considered. It has no formal application form, submission deadlines, or restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dawn Huffman as director and president; Olen Huffman as director and secretary/treasurer; and Richard Huffman, Evan Huffman, Christopher Steer, and Allan Greenberg as directors.
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc is led by Dawn Huffman, Director President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dawn Huffman
Director President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Allan Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Steer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Huffman
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Olen Huffman
Director Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Richard Huffman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Dawn Huffman (Director President).
Frequently asked questions about The Huffman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Huffman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc gave $606K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $181K across 11 grants.
What is The Huffman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $33,650, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Huffman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Towson, MD (2 grants).
Who are The Huffman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Salisbury University Picnic Table ($250,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities ($75,195) and Believe Big Foundation ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Huffman Family Foundation Inc?
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $688K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Huffman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a university, schools, children’s hospitals, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Huffman Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Huffman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Huffman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1772272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Huffman Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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