Private foundation · EIN 31-1604788 · Hamden, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hunt Family Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $194K total, median $194K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$194K
Median grant
$194K
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Community FoundationEllsworth, METo be used for charitable purposes servicing maine community$194K

About this foundation

Hunt Family Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Hamden, Connecticut, administered in care of Robert P Hunt, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hunt Family Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hunt Family Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $194K across 1 grants, a median of $194K.

Where does Hunt Family Fund give?

Maine (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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