Hunters of Color
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Hunters of Color?
Hunters of Color is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($630K), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($375K), Meyer Memorial Trust ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Hunters of Color between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $630,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $375,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Meyer Memorial Trust | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $60,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Western Conservation Foundation | $46,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The Oregon Community Foundation | $26,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc | $26,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Wildlife Management Institute Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $19,005 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Backcountry Hunters & Anglers | $16,391 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Burning Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Benton Community Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Minneapolis Parks Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Haslam Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2022) to $555K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $67K.
What grants has Hunters of Color received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc | SHOOTING SPORTS DEVELOPMENT | $26,000 |
| 2025 | Wildlife Management Institute Inc | MULTI-STATE CONSERVATION GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Haslam Foundation Inc | PROMOTE PEOPLE OF COLOR IN HUNTING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Meyer Memorial Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Western Conservation Foundation | CONSERVATION EDUCATI | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONNECT NEW AUDIENCES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO CULTIVATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT DEVELOP HUNTER CONSERVATIONISTS, INCREASING DIVERSITY IN HUNTING, ANGLING, AND CONSERVATION | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Meyer Memorial Trust | For general operating support of this organization that provides mentorship, education and conservation services for Black hunters in Oregon | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Backcountry Hunters & Anglers | CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE | $16,391 |
| 2023 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $10,600 |
| 2023 | Benton Community Foundation | HUNTERS OF COLOR OREGON | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Minneapolis Parks Foundation | BAZTEC FISHING OUTDOORS - BIPOC URBAN FISHING | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Western Conservation Foundation | CONSERVATION EDU. | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $8,405 |
| 2021 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO CULTIVATE ACCESSIBLE, EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY OF POPULATIONS IN HUNTING AND CONSERVATION | $125,000 |
| 2021 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR FUNDRAISING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Parks and Recreation | $26,500 |
| 2021 | The Burning Foundation | WESTERN OREGON/WASHINGTON CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Hunters of Color?
Hunters of Color is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($630K), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($375K), Meyer Memorial Trust ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Hunters of Color between 2021–2025.
Who is Hunters of Color's largest funder?
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Hunters of Color, with $630K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Hunters of Color received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Hunters of Color across 25 grants from 16 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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