The Humke Foundation Inc
The Humke Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Pinehurst, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $182K. Net investment income was $286K.
The Humke Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Humke Foundation Inc gave $182K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,000
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,500
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,397,207
- +121.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Humke Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duke University ($150K). Together the top 4 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Humke Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2019) to $182K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | To provide a superior liberal education, to prepare future members of learned professions, to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and to help those who suffer, cure disease, and promote health | $150,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | To Build Homes, Communities, and Hope | $25,000 |
| Moore Coalition for Human Care Southern Pines, NC | To alleviate hunger and ease financial strain for struggling households. | $5,000 |
| First Tee Chapter of the Sandhills Pinehurst, NC | To Promote the Sport of Golf | $2,000 |
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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 | $6,397,207 | $3,708,354 | $209,092 | $182,000 | 4 | $186,497 | $286,283 | $232,761 |
| 2024 | $2,892,828 | $234,947 | $188,685 | $171,000 | 4 | $175,150 | $221,477 | $166,942 |
| 2023 | $2,847,123 | $93,310 | $186,302 | $166,000 | 3 | $170,823 | $91,040 | $157,849 |
| 2022 | $2,940,352 | $204,974 | $192,315 | $166,500 | 2 | $170,280 | $189,075 | $162,928 |
| 2021 | $2,927,153 | $233,295 | $157,255 | $136,600 | 6 | $136,600 | $219,120 | $174,117 |
| 2020 | $2,851,158 | $91,424 | $178,760 | $160,000 | 4 | — | $79,287 | $144,963 |
| 2019 | $2,938,450 | $92,655 | $113,677 | $90,000 | 5 | — | $89,868 | $147,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Humke Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Humke Foundation Inc is led by Steven K. Humke, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven K. Humke
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachael E. Humke
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Lohr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Senften
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristine J. Bouaichi (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Humke Foundation Inc
How much does The Humke Foundation Inc give each year?
The Humke Foundation Inc gave $182K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $171K across 4 grants.
What is The Humke Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Humke Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $45,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Humke Foundation Inc give grants?
The Humke Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (14%).
Does The Humke Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Humke Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Humke Foundation Inc?
The Humke Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 is The Humke Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Humke Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1970752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
Live grants for the work The Humke Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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