Av Hunter Trust Incorporated
The A.V. Hunter Trust is a private foundation established in 1924 and based in Glendale, Colorado. As Colorado's oldest private foundation, it has distributed over $97 million in grant funding throughout its history. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and is governed by a board of Trustees who oversee charitable distributions, with daily operations managed by staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.1M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-1.0% YoY
Grant Count
123
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+2.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust's mission, as articulated by founder Absalom Valentine Hunter, is "to give aid, comfort, support or assistance" to those in need.
The organization supports Colorado nonprofit organizations offering direct services in the following priority areas:
- Youth
- Aging Adults
- Individuals with Disabilities
- People in Financial Hardship or Crisis
The Trust also provides grants to assist individuals with the purchase of durable medical equipment or specific dental procedures.
Grantmaking
The A.V. Hunter Trust awards general operating grants, providing organizations with flexibility to meet the specific needs of those they serve. The Trust does not consider requests for program support, capital campaigns, endowments, event sponsorships, research projects, or publications.
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The A.V. Hunter Trust funds organizations located within Colorado that provide services to residents of the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2023)
- Total Assets: $68.5 million
- Total Giving: $2.9 million
- Revenue: $1.05 million
- Expenses: $4.2 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context
The Trust was established in 1924 with an original endowment of $1.3 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,059,633 | $68,541,654 | $71,700,216 |
| Revenue | $3,642,206 | $1,046,250 | $3,201,264 |
| Expenses | $4,124,227 | $4,204,812 | $4,555,849 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,923,350 | $3,865,225 | $4,217,940 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,045,548 | $953,574 | $3,053,682 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,114,976 | $3,822,143 | $3,870,720 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Av Hunter Trust Incorporated
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY O MAY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $20,000 |
| BRUCE K ALEXANDER | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $20,000 |
| ALLAN B ADAMS | TREASURER | 1 | $20,000 |
| JEREMY HELD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $20,000 |
| MARY K ANSTINE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $20,000 |
| JANET WILLSON | EXEC DIR/ SE | 40 | $248,193 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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