The Huntsman Foundation
The Huntsman Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grantmaking to charitable organizations, while its public statements describe commitments to cancer treatment, mental health, and substance use disorders treatment.
The Huntsman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Huntsman Foundation gave $8.7M across 63 grants in 2024 (avg $138K), mostly in Utah. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,713,157
- -60.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 63
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $138,304
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $556,501,298
- +10.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (26 of 63, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Utah (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 Huntsman 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: 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone: (801) 584-5700
Website: https://huntsmanfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Huntsman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntsman World Senior Games ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $7.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 325 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Utah-based recipients received 86% of grant dollars. Recipients in Illinois received 6%, Pennsylvania 3%, New York 2%, and Washington, DC 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Huntsman Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 63 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $203K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of 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 $8.7M (2024) to $36.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 63 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman World Senior Games Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $1,800,000 |
| Olson-Huntsman Vision Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Volunteers of America Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| University of Utah Presidential Chairs-Health Sciences Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $900,000 |
| Fourth Street Clinic Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $500,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation Evanston, IL | General Support | $500,000 |
| Catholic Community Services Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $325,000 |
| Mindful Philanthropy Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $250,000 |
| HOPE4UTAH (Hope Squad) Provo, UT | General Support | $200,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Institute Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $180,260 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556,501,298 | $21,275,892 | $19,928,395 | $8,713,157 | 63 | $28,511,380 | $10,878,166 | $25,073,066 |
| 2023 | $504,185,798 | $10,456,591 | $27,957,529 | $22,033,767 | 71 | $23,095,309 | $8,129,390 | $29,271,050 |
| 2022 | $436,606,530 | $-17,484,631 | $42,944,068 | $36,085,691 | 71 | $39,185,153 | $2,547,786 | $29,794,655 |
| 2021 | $608,785,696 | $76,991,534 | $29,677,530 | $24,139,577 | 53 | $25,966,231 | $97,921,369 | $31,382,781 |
| 2020 | $574,339,650 | $68,260,311 | $36,378,861 | $25,806,366 | 67 | — | $28,114,912 | $16,527,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Huntsman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is raising awareness to eradicate stigma around mental health. Its website describes its mission as supporting comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health treatment, and substance use disorders treatment.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Volunteers of America Utah says it provides community-supported paths for vulnerable people to improve their lives and self-reliance, and The Road Home says it helps individuals and families move out of homelessness in Salt Lake County. Mindful Philanthropy describes itself as a field catalyst working to activate funding for systems change in mental health, addiction, and well-being. The National Ability Center says it empowers people with disabilities through sport, recreation, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $8,713,157. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,800,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $1,800,000 to Huntsman World Senior Games, $1,500,000 to Olson-Huntsman Vision Foundation, $1,000,000 to Volunteers of America Utah, and $900,000 to University of Utah Presidential Chairs–Health Sciences. Each was reported for general support.
Other listed grants included $500,000 to Fourth Street Clinic and $500,000 to Sigma Chi Foundation; $325,000 to Catholic Community Services; $250,000 to Mindful Philanthropy; $200,000 to Hope4Utah (Hope Squad); and $180,260 to Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter R. Huntsman as CEO/director; Karen H. Huntsman as chair/director; James H. Huntsman, Christopher H. Huffman, Christena Durham, Paul C. Huntsman, and Jennifer H. Parkin as directors; Mark H. Huntsman as honorary director; David H. Huntsman as president/COO/director; and Ronald G. Moffitt as secretary.
The Huntsman Foundation is led by Peter R. Huntsman, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter R. Huntsman
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Huntsman
President, COO & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$420K (2020) → $670K (2024)
Karen H. Huntsman
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christena Durham
Executive Vice President, Vice Chair & Director
Executive Vice President & Director → Executive Vice President, Vice Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher H. Huffman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H. Huntsman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer H. Parkin
Executive Vice President, Vice Chair & Director
Executive Vice President & Director → Executive Vice President, Vice Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark H. Huntsman
Honorary Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul C. Huntsman
Executive Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon M. Huntsman Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth K. Huntsman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Muir
Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $290K (2024)
Ronald G. Moffitt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Anne Huntsman (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $670K, to David H Huntsman (President/COO/DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Huntsman Foundation
How much does The Huntsman Foundation give each year?
The Huntsman Foundation gave $8.7M across 63 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22.0M across 71 grants.
What is The Huntsman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Huntsman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $138,304, across 63 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Huntsman Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does The Huntsman Foundation give grants?
The Huntsman Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (19 grants), SLC, UT (11 grants), Provo, UT (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Huntsman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Huntsman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Huntsman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Huntsman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Huntsman World Senior Games ($1,800,000), Olson-Huntsman Vision Foundation ($1,500,000) and Volunteers of America Utah ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Huntsman Foundation?
The Huntsman Foundation reported $556.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Huntsman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is raising awareness to eradicate stigma around mental health. Its website describes its mission as supporting comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health treatment, and substance use disorders treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Huntsman 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 Huntsman Foundation's EIN?
The Huntsman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2521914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Huntsman 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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