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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 13-6117501

The Huisking Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Raleigh, NC. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 181 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Frank R Huisking
640 Fearrington Post
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(203) 788-2662
[email protected]
Form and materials
N/A
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,846,000

    Grants listed
    181
    Assets, end of year
    $32,935,473
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,864,000

    Grants listed
    205
    Assets, end of year
    $32,850,701
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,645,800

    Grants listed
    211
    Assets, end of year
    $34,120,853
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,674,000

    Grants listed
    216
    Assets, end of year
    $29,951,458
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,905,000

    Grants listed
    231
    Assets, end of year
    $31,886,660
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,679,400

    Grants listed
    222
    Assets, end of year
    $30,230,787
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,701,500

    Grants listed
    230
    Assets, end of year
    $30,182,699
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,731,000

    Grants listed
    238
    Assets, end of year
    $30,376,592

Grants paid in 2025

181 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Make A Wish Foundation of GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    Community childrens benefit

    $87,000
  2. Good Shepherd ChurchTallahassee, FL

    General support/capital improvement

    $75,000
  3. American Red Cross - NJ ChapterJersey City, NJ

    Disaster relief

    $60,000
  4. St Jude's Childrens HospitalMemphis, TN

    General support

    $60,000
  5. Asolo Repertory TheatreSarasota, FL

    Prod/ education/ outreach

    $55,000
  6. American Red Cross - NJ ChapterJersey City, NJ

    Wild fires

    $50,000
  7. Woods Services FoundationLanghorne, PA

    Educational vocation

    $50,000
  8. Sarasota OrchestraSarasota, FL

    Concerts / education

    $35,000
  9. Clatsop County Historical Society IncAstoria, OR

    Digital archiving

    $30,000
  10. Little Sisters of the PoorNewark, DE

    Operating support

    $30,000
  11. Ministry of CaringWilmington, DE

    Operating support

    $30,000
  12. Breast Cancer Research FoundationNew York, NY

    Operations

    $25,000
  13. Maclay SchoolTallahassee, FL

    Operations

    $25,000
  14. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    Medical research / support

    $25,000
  15. Our Lady of Assumption ChurchFairfield, CT

    Repairs

    $25,000
  16. Delaware Right to Life Education FundWilmington, DE

    Program support

    $20,000
  17. Diocese of BridgeportBridge Port, CT

    Operational/religious

    $20,000
  18. Easter Seals of Southwest FloridaSarasota, FL

    General support

    $20,000
  19. Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Operational/education

    $20,000
  20. Ringling School of Art and DesignSarasota, FL

    Exhibitions

    $20,000
  21. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Steven todd sullivan school fund

    $20,000
  22. Mully Childrens Family USA IncAlpharetta, GA

    The mully mission hospital

    $15,750
  23. Southlake Christian AcademyHuntersville, NC

    Sandy is finalizing with the school

    $15,750
  24. Casa of Shelby Co AlBirmingham, AL

    Volunteer training program

    $15,500
  25. Elon UniversityElon, NC

    Tuition assistance

    $15,500
  26. St Michaels Special SchoolNew Orleans, LA

    Technology and classroom

    $15,500
  27. A Leg to Stand onNew York, NY

    Prosthetic limbs for 3rd world children

    $15,000
  28. Family Counseling Center of St Paul'sWilmington, DE

    Support programs

    $15,000
  29. Our Lady of Guadalupe ChurchPalm Springs, CA

    Church maintenance & upkeep

    $15,000
  30. University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL

    Operational/education

    $15,000
  31. Pwna (partnership with Native Americans)Addison, TX

    College scholarships

    $14,000
  32. Terrific New TheatreBirmingham, AL

    Capital campaign

    $14,000
  33. St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MT

    Votech programs

    $13,000
  34. Soaring EagleBillings, MT

    Eldercare center improvements

    $12,500
  35. Gaylord HospitalWallingford, CT

    Hospital

    $12,000
  36. Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, IN

    Todd sullivn fund

    $12,000
  37. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Treatment/support

    $10,000
  38. Boys and Girls Club of SarasotaSarasota, FL

    Program support

    $10,000
  39. Bridge TrustDenver, CO

    Disabled support

    $10,000
  40. Circus Arts ConservancySarasota, FL

    Education and outreach

    $10,000
  41. Danbury HospitalDanbury, CT

    Operating support

    $10,000
  42. Delaware Center for HorticultureWilmington, DE

    Program support

    $10,000
  43. Father Flanagan's Boys' HomeBoys Town, NE

    Educational operations

    $10,000
  44. Homeward Bound of WNCAsheville, NC

    Ahope day CTR.

    $10,000
  45. Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    Animal care

    $10,000
  46. Library Foundation for Sarasota CountySarasota, FL

    Operating support

    $10,000
  47. Manna Food BankMills River, NC

    Food distribution

    $10,000
  48. Music School of DelawareWilmington, DE

    Operating support

    $10,000
  49. Northside HospitalSandy Springs, GA

    Medical general purpose

    $10,000
  50. Red Cross of Southwest FloridaWashington DC, VA

    Disaster relief

    $10,000
  51. RiverlinkAsheville, NC

    Outdoor ed camp and school programs

    $10,000
  52. Sarasota Cuban Ballet SchoolSarasota, FL

    Program support

    $10,000
  53. Sea Shepherd Conservation SocAlexandria, VA

    Onshore volunteer program support

    $10,000
  54. St Ann SchoolWilmington, DE

    General support

    $10,000
  55. St Ignatius College PrepSan Francisco, CA

    New learning commons

    $10,000
  56. St Luke's ChurchWestport, CT

    Religious

    $10,000
  57. St Peter Cathedral SchoolWilmington, DE

    Operating support

    $10,000
  58. Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CA

    Anti-poverty programs

    $10,000
  59. Tomorrows Equestrian CenterWilliston, FL

    Infrastructure improvements

    $10,000
  60. United Breast Cancer FoundationJonesboro, AR

    Operations

    $10,000
  61. Ursuline AcademyWilmington, DE

    Operating support

    $10,000
  62. Wusf Public MediaTampa, FL

    General support

    $10,000
  63. Whiskers Pet RescueSouthbury, CT

    Animal protection support

    $10,000
  64. Ashville GreenworksAshville, NC

    Rivers & RDS, and urban forestry programs

    $9,000
  65. St Joseph Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD

    Elder care transportation

    $9,000
  66. Ligon Magnet Middle SchoolRaleigh, NC

    Education/program assistance

    $8,500
  67. Blue Ridge Public RadioAsheville, NC

    Infrastructure & programming

    $8,000
  68. Chatham Education FoundationPittsboro, NC

    Educational support programs

    $8,000
  69. Children FirstAsheville, NC

    Emma family resource CTR.

    $8,000
  70. Delaware Art MuseumWilmington, DE

    General support

    $8,000
  71. Delaware Center for Contemporary ArtsWilmington, DE

    Operating support

    $8,000
  72. Friends of Levitt PavillionWestport, CT

    Performing arts

    $8,000
  73. Ringling College of ArtSarasota, FL

    Town hall lecture sponsorship

    $8,000
  74. Treasure Coast Food BankFort Pierce, FL

    Summer meals program

    $8,000
  75. Wortham Center for Performing ArtsAsheville, NC

    Arts for all kids

    $8,000
  76. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    Humanitarian aid in gaza

    $7,000
  77. Sarasota Performing Arts FoundationSarasota, FL

    Education and outreach

    $7,000
  78. Susan G Komen FoundationWest Palm Beach, FL

    Cancer research

    $7,000
  79. Tourette Association of AmericaBayside, NY

    Medical research

    $7,000
  80. WwabcRaleigh, NC

    General support

    $7,000
  81. Georgian Court UniversityLakewood, NJ

    Georgiana huisking scholarship fund

    $6,000
  82. Overture International IncGreensboro, NC

    Haitian suport

    $6,000
  83. St Francis MissionBrookfield, WI

    Sapa un academy

    $6,000
  84. Symphony TacomaTacoma, WA

    General support

    $6,000
  85. Westport Country PlayhouseWestport, CT

    General support

    $6,000
  86. Fairfield Youth FootballFairfield, CT

    Cheer support

    $5,500
  87. St Pius X ChruchFairfield, CT

    Parish support

    $5,500
  88. Benhaven SchoolWallington, CT

    Operational/ education

    $5,000
  89. Best Friends Animal SanctuaryKanub, UT

    Animal protection support

    $5,000
  90. Classical KingSeattle, WA

    General support

    $5,000
  91. Community Foundation of Middlesex CountyMiddletown, CT

    Humanitarian / education

    $5,000
  92. Connecticut Invention Convention IncHartford, CT

    Education & entrepreneurship

    $5,000
  93. CsaPensacola, FL

    Operationa/religious

    $5,000
  94. Delaware Breast Cancer CoalitionWilmington, DE

    All - program expenses

    $5,000
  95. Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FL

    Food assistance

    $5,000
  96. Hole in the Wall Gang CampNew Haven, CT

    Camp scholarships

    $5,000
  97. Key ChoraleSarasota, FL

    Sponsorship of perfect pitch luncheon

    $5,000
  98. Mote Marine LaboratorySarasota, FL

    Programming support

    $5,000
  99. Nativity Preparatory SchoolWilmington, DE

    General support

    $5,000
  100. Reading AssistWilmington, DE

    Program support

    $5,000
  101. Red Mountain TheatreBirmingham, AL

    Arts

    $5,000
  102. Ringling Museum of ArtSarasota, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  103. Sarasota BalletSarasota, FL

    Jacobs pillow support

    $5,000
  104. Sarasota OperaSarasota, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  105. Selby Botanical GardensSarasota, FL

    General support

    $5,000
  106. Serviam AcademyWilmington, DE

    General support

    $5,000
  107. Special OlympicsNewark, DE

    General support

    $5,000
  108. St Ignatius ChurchPort Tabacco, MD

    General support

    $5,000
  109. St Theresa's Catholic ChurchPalm Springs, CA

    Gifted and called

    $5,000
  110. Sunday Breakfast MissionWilmington, DE

    General support

    $5,000
  111. Tacoma Parks FoundationTacoma, WA

    General support

    $5,000
  112. Tacoma Rescue MissionTacoma, WA

    General support

    $5,000
  113. The Polish Messenger of the Sacred HeartWeston, CT

    General support

    $5,000
  114. Wedu Public TelevisionTampa, FL

    Program support

    $5,000
  115. West Coast Black Theater TroupeSarasota, FL

    Production support

    $5,000
  116. Westport Country PlayhouseWestport, CT

    Performing arts

    $5,000
  117. Winterthur MuseumWinerthur, DE

    General support

    $5,000
  118. Yale New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT

    Medical

    $5,000
  119. Adopt-A-Platoon Soldier SupportLozano, TX

    Support packages for veterans overseas

    $4,000
  120. Alabama School of Fine ArtsBirmingham, AL

    General support

    $4,000
  121. American Cancer SocietyRaleigh, NC

    General support

    $4,000
  122. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Medical research / support

    $4,000
  123. Association of St Lawrence Communita CenacoloJacksonville, FL

    General support

    $4,000
  124. Benefits Teton Medical Care FoundationChoteau, MT

    Endowment

    $4,000
  125. Bergen Performing Arts Center IncEnglewood, NJ

    Education / scholarships

    $4,000
  126. Boston Rescue MissionBoston, MA

    Homeless support

    $4,000
  127. Central Asia InstituteBozeman, MT

    Girls education

    $4,000
  128. Chapman Farm School IncNorwell, MA

    General support

    $4,000
  129. Chatham Outreach Alliance IncPittsboro, NC

    Food assistance

    $4,000
  130. Christian Brothers High SchoolMemphis, TN

    Brother joel mcgraw scholarship fund

    $4,000
  131. Church Health CenterMemphis, TN

    Operating support

    $4,000
  132. Clinton Education FoundationClinton, CT

    Scholarships

    $4,000
  133. Dobbs Ferry Schools FoundationDobbs Ferry, NY

    Education

    $4,000
  134. Dorothy Day HouseMemphis, TN

    General support

    $4,000
  135. EwtnCoconut Creek, FL

    Religious

    $4,000
  136. Estuary Council of Seniors IncOld Saybrook, CT

    Meals on wheels

    $4,000
  137. Fairfield Theater CompanyFairfield, CT

    Arts

    $4,000
  138. Families Helping FamiliesClinton, CT

    Humanitarian support

    $4,000
  139. Fearrington CaresPittsboro, NC

    Elderly assistance

    $4,000
  140. GirlspringBirmingham, AL

    Education

    $4,000
  141. Glen Rock Fire DepartmentGlen Rock, NJ

    Public safety

    $4,000
  142. Glen Rock PbaGlen Rock, NJ

    Public safety

    $4,000
  143. Glen Rock VacGlen Rock, NJ

    Public safety

    $4,000
  144. Grand Cinema TacomaTacoma, WA

    General support

    $4,000
  145. Hogar Albergue Para Ninos Jesus de NazarethMayaguez, PR

    Children basic needs

    $4,000
  146. Holy Name ChurchStamford, CT

    Parish support

    $4,000
  147. Kitten Associates IncNewtown, CT

    Animal protection support

    $4,000
  148. Menlo-Atherton Cooperative Nursery SchoolMenlo Park, CA

    Education

    $4,000
  149. Michael E Simmons FoundationEast Hartford, CT

    Youth education in arts, music & theater

    $4,000
  150. MifaMemphis, TN

    Meals on wheels

    $4,000
  151. Monastery of St ClareTravelers Rest, SC

    Support of poor clares

    $4,000
  152. NAMI ShorelineGuilford, CT

    Mental health support and advocacy

    $4,000
  153. New Jersey Performing Arts CenterNewark, NJ

    Public events and educaiton

    $4,000
  154. NorthstarBirmigham, AL

    Education

    $4,000
  155. Norwalk Hospital FoundationNorwalk, CT

    General support

    $4,000
  156. Nourish Pierce CountyTacoma, WA

    General support

    $4,000
  157. Oglala Lakota CollegeKyle, SD

    Scholarships

    $4,000
  158. Pine Street InnBoston, MA

    Operating support

    $4,000
  159. Red Cloud Indian SchoolPine Ridge, SD

    School building improvements

    $4,000
  160. Sandy Hook PromiseNewtown, CT

    Gun violence prevention

    $4,000
  161. Spay & Neuter Association of Newtown IncNewtown, CT

    Animal protection support

    $4,000
  162. St Francis of AssisiWeston, CT

    Floor repairs

    $4,000
  163. St Michael Archangel RC Catholic ChurchBridgeport, CT

    Parish support

    $4,000
  164. Stair of BirminghamBirmingham, AL

    Education

    $4,000
  165. Team Woofgang & CompanyBridgeport, CT

    Disabled vocational training

    $4,000
  166. The Benedictine Sisters of Cullman AlCullman, AL

    Religious

    $4,000
  167. UconnStorrs, CT

    Education

    $4,000
  168. University of KansasLawrence, KS

    Engineering

    $4,000
  169. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Scholarships

    $4,000
  170. Weston Police DepartmentWeston, CT

    Paramedic/support

    $4,000
  171. Weston Public LibraryWeston, CT

    Operating support

    $4,000
  172. Weston Volunteer Fire DepartmentWeston, CT

    General support

    $4,000
  173. Westport Fire DepartmentWestport, CT

    General support

    $4,000
  174. Westport Police DepartmentWestport, CT

    Operating support

    $4,000
  175. Westport Public LibraryWestport, CT

    General support

    $4,000
  176. Wilton YMCAWilton, CT

    General support

    $4,000
  177. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Humanitarian meal program

    $4,000
  178. YMCA of BirminghamBirmingham, AL

    Education

    $4,000
  179. YMCA of the Triangle AreaRaleigh, NC

    Operational assistance

    $4,000
  180. Original Wilmington Memorial Day Committee IncWilmington, DE

    General support

    $3,000
  181. Maywood Rotary Kenya ProjectMaywood, NJ

    Kenya project

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $160,00021% of the total
  2. Education13 grants $118,25016% of the total
  3. Arts and culture12 grants $104,00014% of the total
  4. Health10 grants $97,00013% of the total
  5. Human services7 grants $63,5008% of the total
  6. International aid5 grants $35,7505% of the total
  7. 10 other causes18 grants $179,50024% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida30 grants $413,000
  2. Connecticut39 grants $235,000
  3. Delaware19 grants $199,000
  4. North Carolina17 grants $139,750
  5. New Jersey9 grants $138,000
  6. Georgia3 grants $112,750
  7. New York8 grants $97,000
  8. Tennessee5 grants $76,000
  9. Alabama9 grants $58,500
  10. Pennsylvania1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Frank R HuiskingTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • William W HuiskingPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Jean M SteinschneiderDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Margaret McCraryDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Clairemarie FieldVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Charles L HuiskingDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Keith CrowellDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Paul HuiskingDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Constance HuiskingDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Jean ShanksDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Nathan FieldDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Laura McCraryDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0

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