The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $228K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $15K.
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- +47.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,333
- +121.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $228,108
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Martins Episcopal Church ($12K). Together the top 6 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martins Episcopal Church Houston, TX | Support | $11,500 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Support | $11,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| UT Presidents Association Austin, TX | Support | $2,500 |
| River Oaks Garden Club Houston, TX | Support | $1,000 |
| Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas Austin, TX | Support for Longhorn Legacy Scholarship Gala | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,108 | $17,743 | $35,465 | $32,000 | 6 | $32,750 | $15,493 | $31,123 |
| 2023 | $255,830 | $25,051 | $29,561 | $21,715 | 9 | $22,465 | $19,054 | $25,731 |
| 2022 | $250,340 | $13,987 | $25,079 | $16,325 | 4 | $17,075 | $6,380 | $26,702 |
| 2021 | $261,432 | $33,696 | $35,434 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $28,536 | $28,860 |
| 2020 | $263,170 | $26,326 | $27,509 | $20,000 | 5 | — | $19,732 | $22,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana H. Burke
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Phillip M. Hunt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Hunt II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Hunt III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $3K, to Dana H Burke (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation
How much does The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation give each year?
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation gave $32K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $5,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation give grants?
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Martins Episcopal Church ($11,500), Memorial Park Conservancy ($11,000) and Museum of Fine Arts ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation?
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation reported $228K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0656591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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