Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation
The Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation is a private foundation based in Burlington, North Carolina. It reported 22 grants totaling $813,500 in 2025, supporting organizations in North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Utah, and Ohio.
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation at a glance
In short: Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation gave $814K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $813,500
- +44.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -40.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,977
- +143.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $305,948
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Po Drawer 2440, Burlington, NC 27216
Phone: (336) 227-9767
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peggy Adams Animal Rescue ($200K). Together the top 10 received $719K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 98 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 42% to recipients in North Carolina. Tennessee received 8%, while Utah and Ohio each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $814K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue Palm Beach, FL | Operating Fund | $200,000 |
| Elon University Elon, NC | Operating Fund | $200,000 |
| St Anns Place Outreach Ctr West Palm Beach, FL | Operating Fund | $70,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary Hohenwald, TN | Operating Fund | $64,000 |
| The Burlington School Burlington, NC | Operating Fund | $50,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Operating Fund | $40,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Operating Fund | $30,000 |
| Pet Adoption Welfare Society Burlington, NC | Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Louisburg College Louisburg, NC | Operating Fund | $20,000 |
| Hospice Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Operating Fund | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,948 | $387,544 | $815,195 | $813,500 | 22 | — |
| 2024 | $733,599 | $275,280 | $566,376 | $562,500 | 37 | $565,000 |
| 2023 | $1,024,695 | $205,786 | $1,106,451 | $1,105,520 | 32 | $1,105,520 |
| 2022 | $1,925,358 | $1,885,648 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | $44,711 | — | $56,915 | $56,220 | 6 | $56,220 |
| 2020 | $101,626 | $100,000 | $7,695 | $7,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $9,321 | — | $7,275 | $6,000 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in areas including education, animal welfare, social services, arts, and hospice care. For example, Elon University describes its mission as providing liberal arts undergraduate and graduate education, while Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill. Allied Churches of Alamance County says it provides food and shelter for people experiencing homelessness and helps with emergency utility needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $813,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $13,000.
The largest awards included $200,000 each to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue and Elon University; $70,000 to St Anns Place Outreach Center; $64,000 to The Elephant Sanctuary; and $50,000 to The Burlington School. Other recipients included Society of the Four Arts ($40,000), Town of Palm Beach United Way ($30,000), Pet Adoption Welfare Society ($25,000), Louisburg College ($20,000), Hospice Foundation ($20,000), New Leaf ($16,000), and Best Friends Animal Society ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rector S Hunt III, Victoria S Hunt, and Rector S Hunt IV as trustees.
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rector S. Hunt III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rector S. Hunt IV
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria S. Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation
How much does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation give each year?
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation gave $814K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $563K across 37 grants.
What is Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's typical grant size?
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,000, and its average grant was $36,977, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation give grants?
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (42%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, NC (8 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (6 grants).
Does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's largest grantees?
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Peggy Adams Animal Rescue ($200,000), Elon University ($200,000) and St Anns Place Outreach Ctr ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation?
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation reported $306K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $388K.
What does Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in areas including education, animal welfare, social services, arts, and hospice care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's EIN?
Vicky and Sam Hunt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2115931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Vicky and Sam Hunt 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
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