The Hunter Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Savannah, GA EIN: 31-1548114

The Hunter Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Savannah, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $887K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $43K.

Key facts about The Hunter Foundation Inc

EIN: 31-1548114
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $150,000
Grants made (2024): 8
Average grant: $18,750
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $886,614
Primary geography: Georgia (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Hunter Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Hunter Foundation Inc's 8 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (90%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (5 grants) and Brevard, NC (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Hunter Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$887K

-14.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$150K

-6.3% YoY

Grant Count

+14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-18.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hunter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Hunter Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $135K (90%)

North Carolina $15K (10%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Colorado Georgia North Carolina

Cities

SavannahAtlantaArvadaBrevard

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$886,614	$1,035,661	$1,187,658
Revenue	$68,753	$73,521	$83,226
Expenses	$217,800	$225,518	$195,855
Qualifying Distributions	$190,233	$198,867	$156,233
Net Investment Income	$42,517	$47,610	$43,877
Distributable Amount	$184,120	$176,195	$183,070

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Elevate Savannah ($50,000), Savannah Country Day ($50,000), Make-a-Wish Georgia ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ELEVATE SAVANNAH Savannah, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION	$50,000
SAVANNAH COUNTRY DAY Savannah, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOL	$50,000
MAKE-A-WISH GEORGIA Atlanta, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION	$15,000
BETHESDA ACADEMY Savannah, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
THE PISGAH CONSERVANCY Brevard, NC	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
SAVANNAH TREE FOUNDATION Savannah, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
MEDBANK FOUNDATION Savannah, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
PLATT HEAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE Brevard, NC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
James R Hungerpiller	Director	—	—
Susan Hungerpiller	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hunter Foundation Inc?

The Hunter Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Savannah, GA. It holds $887K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Hunter Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Hunter Foundation Inc holds $887K in total assets with $69K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $150K in 2024.

Where does The Hunter Foundation Inc operate?

The Hunter Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina.

What size grants does The Hunter Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Hunter Foundation Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $150K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Hunter Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Hunter Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $184K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.