The Huntly Foundation
The Huntly Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including arts, religious, health, and civil-liberties organizations.
The Huntly Foundation at a glance
In short: The Huntly Foundation gave $40K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $40,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- -18.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,818
- +22.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $780,227
- -5.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Huntly Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 E Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219-4063
Phone: (804) 697-5110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Huntly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Roanoke Symphony ($9K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 132 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 21% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Huntly Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $50K (2022). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Symphony Roanoke, VA | Provide Funds | $6,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke Roanoke, VA | Provide Funds | $4,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of New York New York, NY | Provide Funds | $3,000 |
| Roanoke Symphony Roanoke, VA | Provide Funds | $3,000 |
| Parkinson's Activity & Resource Ctr Charlottesville, VA | Provide Funds | $3,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke, VA | Provide Funds | $3,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of New York New York, NY | Provide Funds | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of New York New York, NY | Provide Funds | $2,000 |
| Open Hands Charlottesville, VA | Provide Funds | $2,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice Roanoke, VA | Provide Funds | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $780,227 | $1 | $44,510 | $40,000 | 22 | $44,435 | $1 | $39,679 |
| 2025 | $824,736 | $1 | $47,710 | $40,000 | 27 | $47,433 | $1 | $42,085 |
| 2024 | $872,445 | $1 | $42,745 | $40,000 | 27 | $42,745 | $1 | $44,116 |
| 2023 | $915,189 | $2 | $45,020 | $40,000 | 26 | $45,020 | $2 | $46,422 |
| 2022 | $960,208 | $2 | $54,651 | $50,000 | 30 | $54,651 | $2 | $48,733 |
| 2021 | $1,014,856 | $2 | $55,451 | $50,000 | 34 | — | $2 | $51,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Huntly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations such as Roanoke Symphony, Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke, ACLU Foundation of New York, Parkinson’s Activity & Resource Center, Good Samaritan Hospice, and Open Hands.
Good Samaritan Hospice describes its mission as affirming life amid illness and grief through patient care, family support, community education, and counseling. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, which received $500, describes its mission as connecting people to plants and inspiring communities to explore and conserve nature. Covenant Woods, which received $500, describes itself as a continuing-care retirement community providing care, quality of life, security, and comfort to residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $40,000. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $1,250. Among the largest reported awards were $6,000 to Roanoke Symphony, $4,000 to Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke, and $3,000 each to ACLU Foundation of New York, Roanoke Symphony, Parkinson’s Activity & Resource Center, and Good Samaritan Hospice. Good Samaritan Hospice received two reported awards, of $3,000 and $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fred J. Bernhardt Jr. is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
The Huntly Foundation is led by Fred J. Bernhardt Jr., Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fred J. Bernhardt Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Huntly Foundation
How much does The Huntly Foundation give each year?
The Huntly Foundation gave $40K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 27 grants.
What is The Huntly Foundation's typical grant size?
The Huntly Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,818, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Huntly Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Huntly Foundation give grants?
The Huntly Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, VA (5 grants), Charlottesville, VA (5 grants), Richmond, VA (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Huntly Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Huntly Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds" (22 grants).
Who are The Huntly Foundation's largest grantees?
The Huntly Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Roanoke Symphony ($9,000 across 2 grants), ACLU Foundation of New York ($7,000 across 3 grants) and Good Samaritan Hospice ($5,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Huntly Foundation?
The Huntly Foundation reported $780K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Huntly Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations such as Roanoke Symphony, Second Presbyterian Church Roanoke, ACLU Foundation of New York, Parkinson’s Activity & Resource Center, Good Samaritan Hospice, and Open Hands. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Huntly Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Huntly Foundation's EIN?
The Huntly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1988524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Huntly Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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