The Hunt Family Foundation
The Hunt Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in El Paso, Texas, established in 1987. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1988. The foundation is led by an uncompensated leadership team and maintains a significant level of financial activity with broad geographic funding reach across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$52K
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.4M
+5.1% YoY
Grant Count
144
+0.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$86K
+4.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving focuses primarily on:
- Arts
- Education
- Hospitals, including cancer centers
- Community development
- Children and social services
Grantmaking
The foundation reported investing more than $8 million in nearly 130 initiatives in 2020. The foundation is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
$309
Average Grant
$309
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Hunt Family Foundation funds initiatives across numerous cities and states throughout the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and Miami, as well as smaller communities. The foundation has a particular focus on the El Paso area and broader Texas region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $55,189
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Revenue: $12,045,000
- Annual Expenses: $12,179,544
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,212 | $55,189 | $189,733 |
| Revenue | $12,565,000 | $12,045,000 | $9,100,000 |
| Expenses | $12,567,977 | $12,179,544 | $9,120,265 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,567,977 | $10,560,211 | $7,874,097 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $12,528 | $19,668 | $20,388 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Woody L. Hunt — Chairman/Director
- Joshua W. Hunt — President/Director
- Gayle G. Hunt — Vice President/Director
- Claudia Ivey — Treasurer
- Susanne Smith — Secretary
All leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLE G HUNT | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOSHUA W HUNT | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WOODLEY L HUNT | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CLAUDIA IVEY | TREASURER | — | — |
| SUSANNE SMITH | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.huntfamilyfoundation.com
- Phone: 915-298-4296
- Address: PO Box 12220, El Paso, TX 79913-0220
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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