The Hunter Foundation
The Hunter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it made $131K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $436K.
The Hunter Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,306,278
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $443,511
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $130,597
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $490,131
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,306,278 | $443,511 | $490,131 | $130,597 | $435,959 |
| 2024 | $2,352,944 | $444,227 | $490,282 | $131,407 | $435,838 |
| 2023 | $2,399,018 | $561,997 | $471,581 | $117,463 | $553,840 |
| 2022 | $2,311,355 | $335,948 | $429,282 | $100,893 | $330,494 |
| 2021 | $2,404,168 | $576,021 | $446,525 | — | $551,973 |
| 2020 | $2,275,134 | $367,790 | $428,860 | — | $343,693 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hunter Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian N. Casey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Edward L. Lilly Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Lucius H. Breeden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
William A. Gresham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Edward L. Lilly Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Harold M. Horden (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Charles T. Lambert (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Lucius H Breeden (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hunter Foundation
How large is The Hunter Foundation?
The Hunter Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $444K.
What is The Hunter Foundation?
The Hunter Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Norfolk, VA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Hunter Foundation's EIN?
The Hunter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0801148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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