The Huisking Foundation Inc
The Huisking Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1946 as the Frank R. Huisking Foundation, Inc., it was renamed the Huisking Foundation, Inc. in 1971. Its stated purpose is to honor the memory of Lieutenant Frank R. Huisking through gifts to accredited benevolent, charitable, religious, and educational institutions.
The Huisking Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Huisking Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 181 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Florida. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,846,000
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 181
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,199
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $32,935,473
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (20 of 177, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (22% 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 Huisking Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Frank R. Huisking as the contact. Application form and materials are listed as N/A, as are restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank R Huisking
Mailing address: 640 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Phone: (203) 788-2662
Website: https://huiskingfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Huisking Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Red Cross - NJ Chapter ($110K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $562K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,043 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,009 grants of 1,043 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Florida (22%), Connecticut (13%), Delaware (11%), North Carolina (8%), and New Jersey (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 181 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Huisking Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 177 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2023) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 181 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Wish Foundation of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Community Childrens Benefit | $87,000 |
| Good Shepherd Church Tallahassee, FL | General Support/Capital Improvement | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross - NJ Chapter Jersey City, NJ | Disaster Relief | $60,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $60,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre Sarasota, FL | Prod/ Education/ Outreach | $55,000 |
| American Red Cross - NJ Chapter Jersey City, NJ | Wild Fires | $50,000 |
| Woods Services Foundation Langhorne, PA | Educational Vocation | $50,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | Concerts / Education | $35,000 |
| Clatsop County Historical Society Inc Astoria, OR | Digital Archiving | $30,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Newark, DE | Operating Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $32,935,473 | $2,130,343 | $2,047,528 | $1,846,000 | 181 | $1,909,096 | $2,021,348 | $1,925,583 |
| 2024 | $32,850,701 | $768,624 | $2,040,028 | $1,864,000 | 205 | $1,923,706 | $728,818 | $1,842,480 |
| 2023 | $34,120,853 | $6,000,825 | $1,853,933 | $1,645,800 | 211 | $1,693,699 | $5,923,702 | $1,604,512 |
| 2022 | $29,951,458 | $-100,561 | $1,819,291 | $1,676,000 | 215 | $1,720,345 | $648,272 | $1,718,030 |
| 2021 | $31,886,660 | $3,701,034 | $2,060,511 | $1,905,000 | 231 | $1,950,784 | $3,634,266 | $1,913,630 |
| 2020 | $30,230,787 | $1,858,214 | $1,810,126 | $1,679,400 | 222 | — | $1,793,274 | $1,634,058 |
| 2019 | $30,182,699 | $1,647,869 | $1,841,762 | $1,701,500 | 230 | — | $1,580,511 | $1,659,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Huisking Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
The foundation’s preamble says its purpose is “to perpetuate and preserve as a living memory” the character and attributes of Lieutenant Frank R. Huisking through donations to accredited institutions, and to encourage young people’s sense of duty and patriotism.
Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Woods Services Foundation says it funds services for people with complex care needs, including healthcare, education, and vocational training. Clatsop County Historical Society says it is dedicated to preserving and presenting local history. Little Sisters of the Poor says it provides nursing and residential care for needy elderly people. Other 2025 recipients included the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Florida State University, Elon University, and A Leg to Stand On, whose stated mission is to provide assistive devices to children with limb disabilities in the developing world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 181 grants totaling $1,846,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $87,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $87,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia for a community children’s benefit; $75,000 to Good Shepherd Church for general support and capital improvement; and $60,000 to the American Red Cross – NJ Chapter for disaster relief. Other notable awards included $60,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for general support, $55,000 to Asolo Repertory Theatre for productions, education, and outreach, and $50,000 to Woods Services Foundation for educational vocation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William W. Huisking as president and director, Frank R. Huisking as treasurer and director, and the following directors: Jean M. Steinschneider, Margaret McCrary, Clairemarie Field, Charles L. Huisking, Keith Crowell, Paul Huisking, Constance Huisking, and Jean Shanks.
The Huisking Foundation Inc is led by William W. Huisking, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William W. Huisking
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank R. Huisking
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Charles L. Huisking
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clairemarie Field
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Huisking
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean M. Steinschneider
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Shanks
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret McCrary
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Huisking
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Field
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Crowell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura McCrary
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helen Crawford (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Clair F. Hanavan (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $35K, to Frank R Huisking (Treasurer/Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Huisking Foundation Inc
How much does The Huisking Foundation Inc give each year?
The Huisking Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 181 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 205 grants.
What is The Huisking Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Huisking Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,199, across 181 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Huisking Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Huisking Foundation Inc give grants?
The Huisking Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (13%) and Delaware (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (17 grants), Wilmington, DE (16 grants), Birmingham, AL (7 grants) and Westport, CT (7 grants).
Does The Huisking Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Huisking Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 181) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants), "Program Support" (6 grants) and "Animal Protection Support" (4 grants).
Who are The Huisking Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Huisking Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Red Cross - NJ Chapter ($110,000 across 2 grants), Make a Wish Foundation of Georgia ($87,000) and Good Shepherd Church ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Huisking Foundation Inc?
The Huisking Foundation Inc reported $32.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 Huisking Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s preamble says its purpose is “to perpetuate and preserve as a living memory” the character and attributes of Lieutenant Frank R. Huisking through donations to accredited institutions, and to encourage young people’s sense of duty and patriotism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Huisking Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Frank R. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Huisking Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Huisking Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6117501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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