The Hunt Family Foundation
The Hunt Family Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. It reported 144 grants totaling $12,381,668 in 2024, with awards going primarily to Texas recipients.
The Hunt Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hunt Family Foundation gave $12.4M across 144 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,381,668
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 144
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,984
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $52,212
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (20 of 93, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hunt Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Mariana Benavides as the contact and says to submit a formal grant proposal with a program description, budget, board of directors list, and IRS status. The stated preferences are for organizations that are GuideStar members, organizations in the Paso del Norte region, and non-religious organizations.
- Review Cycle
- April 15.
- Deadline
- April 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Mariana Benavides
Mailing address: PO Box 12667, El Paso, TX 79913
Phone: (915) 747-4294
Website: https://thehuntfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hunt Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas at El Paso ($3.5M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $10.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
739 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 506 grants of 739 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients, 7% to an individual recipient, 3% to Colorado, 2% to Washington, DC, and 1% to California. The foundation also made grants to recipients in other states, including Illinois and Minnesota. Its website describes international medical and education work, including in Gabon and Ethiopia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 144 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hunt Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 93 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $113K; repeat grants $139K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.2M (2020) to $12.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 144 grants totaling $12.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | 2 of 8 on $25M Commitment | $3,200,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc Lubbock, TX | 4 of 10 on $25M Commitment | $2,250,000 |
| New Mexico State University Foundation Las Cruces, NM | 2 of 5 on $2.5M Commitment | $500,000 |
| The EPC Museum El Paso, TX | 9 of 13 on $5M Commitment | $500,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | 3 of 10 on $2.5M Commitment | $250,000 |
| SW Foundation for Osteopathic Ed Res Las Cruces, NM | 3 of 8 on $2M Commitment | $250,000 |
| Paso Del Norte Community Foundation El Paso, TX | Fundacin PDN CMMT. Match Carry-Forward | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Washington, DC | 5 of 5 on $1M Commitment | $200,000 |
| Univ of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Ctr Houston, TX | 8 of 10 on $2M Pledge Commit. | $200,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | Sun bowl renovation - 7 of 10 on $2m cmmt. | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,212 | $12,565,000 | $12,567,977 | $12,381,668 | 144 | $12,567,977 | $12,528 |
| 2023 | $55,189 | $12,045,000 | $12,179,544 | $11,780,280 | 143 | $10,560,211 | $19,668 |
| 2022 | $189,733 | $9,100,000 | $9,120,265 | $8,724,708 | 141 | $7,874,097 | $20,388 |
| 2021 | $209,998 | $8,850,500 | $9,462,127 | $9,136,637 | 144 | $8,514,322 | $27,332 |
| 2020 | $821,625 | $17,005,500 | $8,634,410 | $8,216,074 | 167 | — | $20,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hunt Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — 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 website says it was established to bring medical professionals to countries worldwide and to support student education, healthcare training, and access to up-to-date medical technology. It describes work in Gabon and Ethiopia, and lists current projects connected with Ethiopia and Sudan, including support for a school for deaf students and an education and mentorship collaboration.
Its grantees’ own descriptions show the range of organizations it supported in 2024. For example, Paso del Norte Community Foundation says it supports philanthropic goals and works to improve education, health, social services, economic development, and quality of life in the Paso del Norte region. Western Resource Advocates describes its work on climate change and environmental protection; Texas 2036 says it advances data-driven policies to improve lives and opportunities for Texans; and Mayo Clinic describes its work in patient care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 144 grants totaling $12,381,668. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $3,200,000, and the median grant was $20,000. Among the largest awards were $3,200,000 to the University of Texas at an individual recipient, $2,250,000 to Texas Tech Foundation, $500,000 to an individual recipient State University Foundation, and $500,000 to The EPC Museum. Other 2024 recipients included Paso del Norte Community Foundation, The Aspen Institute, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and CREEED Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Woodley L. Hunt as chairman and director, Joshua W. Hunt as president and director, and Gayle G. Hunt as vice president and director. Claudia Ivey is listed as treasurer, and Susanne Smith as secretary.
The Hunt Family Foundation is led by Joshua W. Hunt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua W. Hunt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Woodley L. Hunt
Chairman & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gayle G. Hunt
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Claudia Ivey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susanne Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Woody L. Hunt (2020–2023) — Chairman & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hunt Family Foundation
How much does The Hunt Family Foundation give each year?
The Hunt Family Foundation gave $12.4M across 144 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.8M across 143 grants.
What is The Hunt Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hunt Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $85,984, across 144 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hunt Family Foundation that year got $113K on average.
Where does The Hunt Family Foundation give grants?
The Hunt Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (82 grants), Austin, TX (11 grants), Aspen, CO (8 grants) and Houston, TX (6 grants).
Does The Hunt Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of The Hunt Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 144) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Deposit to Operations Bank Account" (13 grants), "1 of 4 on $100K Commitment" (4 grants) and "2024 Grant" (3 grants).
Who are The Hunt Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hunt Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas at El Paso ($3,542,500 across 5 grants), Texas Tech Foundation Inc ($2,280,000 across 3 grants) and Creeed ($1,733,561 across 20 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($12,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hunt Family Foundation?
The Hunt Family Foundation reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hunt Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it was established to bring medical professionals to countries worldwide and to support student education, healthcare training, and access to up-to-date medical technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hunt Family Foundation?
The filing lists Mariana Benavides as the contact and says to submit a formal grant proposal with a program description, budget, board of directors list, and IRS status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hunt Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hunt Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2489868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hunt Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hunt-family-foundation-morg_b26be437ee6d44dfa370396b27b593a0
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