Mathew A. and Mildred Hunter Charitable Trust Grant

The Mathew A. and Mildred Hunter Charitable Trust Grant, established in 1997, aims to support religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. Priority is given to organizations assisting abused children and the mentally handicapped, as well as educational institutions providing scholarships. The average grant size ranges from $2,500 to $20,000. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under specific IRS codes and operate primarily in Lake County, Florida.

The Matthew A. and Mildred Hunter Foundation was established in 1997. It was the desire of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter that the Foundation be used exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Funding Priorities
Preference shall be given to charitable organizations involved in assisting abused children and mentally handicapped persons of all ages and educational institutions including high schools, colleges, universities, vocational technical schools and nursery schools, for the purposes of providing scholarships to students who need financial assistance.
Grant Range
The average grant size is between $2,500 – $20,000.

Eligibility

Geographic Focus:

The Matthew A. and Mildred Hunter Foundation has generally restricted its funding to organizations located or operating in Lake County, Florida. Eligibility Requirements:
The Trustees shall consider all qualified applications received from organizations that are exempt from taxation under the Internal revenue Code Sections 501 (c) (3) and 509.

Ineligibility

Restrictions:

• No grants will be for capital projects.