The Hull Family Foundation
The Hull Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $255,000 to organizations in Florida and other states.
The Hull Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hull Family Foundation gave $255K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,000
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,938
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,633,668
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% 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 Hull Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Christopher C. Hull as the contact and says there is no specific application form. It lists no application deadlines or award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Christopher C Hull
Mailing address: 2636 Nassau Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 463-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hull Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Christian School Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 88 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 8% to Michigan, 8% to Virginia, 2% to Connecticut, and 2% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hull Family Foundation gives
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2022) to $255K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian School Fund Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $50,000 |
| Broward Health Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $30,000 |
| Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $30,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Hollywood, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $30,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $20,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Association Quantico, VA | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,633,668 | $222,622 | $268,586 | $255,000 | 16 | $258,000 | $215,309 | $241,544 |
| 2024 | $1,679,510 | $163,133 | $212,385 | $204,500 | 18 | $204,500 | $156,498 | $219,948 |
| 2023 | $1,728,754 | $77,656 | $191,796 | $184,500 | 16 | $184,500 | $69,235 | $187,021 |
| 2022 | $1,844,701 | $35,975 | $164,357 | $157,000 | 15 | $157,000 | $27,068 | $185,309 |
| 2021 | $1,973,695 | $183,352 | $165,473 | $158,000 | 23 | $158,000 | $174,171 | $189,774 |
| 2020 | $1,951,991 | $147,346 | $183,990 | $175,000 | 34 | — | $134,328 | $155,972 |
| 2019 | $1,988,635 | $110,941 | $192,713 | $182,250 | 1 | — | $102,315 | $160,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hull Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several fields. For example, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital describes its mission as funding hospital equipment, programs, and services, including educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for patients and families. The Humane Society of Broward County says it advocates for animals and improves their lives through adoptions, community services, and education.
Other grantees describe work in health care, the performing arts, domestic violence intervention and services, and support for Marines. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $255,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $50,000 to Bethany Christian School Fund; $30,000 each to Broward Health Foundation, Holy Cross Hospital, and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; and $20,000 each to Hillsdale College and the Humane Society of Broward County. The filing also lists grants of $10,000 to Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Marine Corps Association, The Salvation Army, and Women in Distress of Broward County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher C. Hull as president.
The Hull Family Foundation is led by Christopher C. Hull, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher C. Hull
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard F. Hull (2019–2020) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hull Family Foundation
How much does The Hull Family Foundation give each year?
The Hull Family Foundation gave $255K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 18 grants.
What is The Hull Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hull Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,938, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hull Family Foundation give grants?
The Hull Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (8%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (7 grants).
Does The Hull Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Hull Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Qualified Purpose" (15 grants).
Who are The Hull Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hull Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany Christian School Fund ($50,000), Broward Health Foundation ($30,000) and Holy Cross Hospital ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hull Family Foundation?
The Hull Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $258K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hull Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hull Family Foundation?
The filing names Christopher C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hull Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hull Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2536846. 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 July 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hull Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hull-family-foundation-morg_40ffda8db78341e183dfc8d972cdf76e
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