Private foundation · EIN 45-6455246 · Young Harris, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James E Huffer and Betty J Huffer Foundation

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: 21 grants paid, $235K total, median $5,000. 29% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$235K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in GA
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo ClinicJacksonville, FLUnrestricted$50K
Neighborhood Creative Arts CenterLA Plata, MDRestricted to acquisition\construction of a permanent facility.$30K
Project Heal Help to Eat Accept & LiveCommack, NYUnrestricted$25K
Immokalee Fair Housing AllianceImmokalee, FLUnrestricted$20K
Bradley Cleveland Public Health FoundationCleveland, TNUnrestricted$10K
Childrens Museum of IndianapolisIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$10K
Deeply Ingrained IncIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$10K
Hope IncDuluth, GAUnrestricted$10K
Okefenokee Swamp Park IncWaycross, GAUnrestricted$10K
The Cancer Foundation IncAthens, GAUnrestricted$10K
Ann Norton Sculpture GardensWest Palm Beach, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Athens Institute for Contemporary ArtAthens, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Center for ChildrenLA Plata, MDUnrestricted$5,000
Mountain Circuit CASA IncTocca, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Project LiftPalm City, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Southern Appalachian Repertory TheatreMars Hill, NCUnrestricted$5,000
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of AthensAthens, GAUnrestricted$5,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace IncPocatello, IDUnrestricted$4,000
Arts in Health Ocala MetroOcala, FLUnrestricted$3,647
Big Brothers Big SistersIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$2,000

By state: Florida 6 · Georgia 6 · Maryland 2 · New York 1 · Indiana 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

James E Huffer and Betty J Huffer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Young Harris, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does James E Huffer and Betty J Huffer Foundation 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 James E Huffer and Betty J Huffer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $235K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does James E Huffer and Betty J Huffer Foundation give?

Florida (6 grants), Georgia (6 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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