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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-4399227

Hunterward Foundation

A private foundation in Woodland Hills, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 28 grants and $494,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Ross Winn - Wolf Rifkin Shapiro Sch
11400 W Olympic Blvd 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 478-4100
Form and materials
Please contact ross winn at above address for grant application instructions, officers' certificate, and acknowledgement.
Deadlines
August 31
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $494,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $671,810
  • Tax year 2023

    $577,500

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $1,118,130
  • Tax year 2022

    $495,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $1,687,963
  • Tax year 2021

    $665,000

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $2,097,676
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,310,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $2,616,099
  • Tax year 2019

    $356,500

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $4,745,111
  • Tax year 2018

    $270,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $4,846,510

Grants paid in 2024

28 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Studios of Key WestKey West, FL

    Assists the art community by providing workshops, courses and workspace for young artists.

    $150,000
  2. Key West Literary SeminarKey West, FL

    Brings writers of note to key west to speak and share their writing experiences.

    $100,000
  3. Atlantic Public MediaWoods Hole, MA

    Non-profit public radio.

    $25,000
  4. The Stars of Tomorrow ProjectNew York, NY

    Mentors and nurtures students in safe spaces, using the art of acting to help them develop into productive world citizens and tomorrow's leaders.

    $20,000
  5. Bahama Village Music ProgramKey West, FL

    Teaches music to underprivileged children.

    $17,500
  6. Red Barn TheatreKey West, FL

    Local non profit theatre.

    $15,000
  7. Terrence McNally New Works IncNew York, NY

    Committed to supporting bold new voices in the american theatre by providing financial and institutional support to early career playwrights.

    $15,000
  8. A Positive Step of Monroe County IncKey West, FL

    To improve outcomes for the juveniles and families we serve while protecting the public by reducing juvenile crime and dependency in florida.

    $15,000
  9. Key West Botanical GardensKey West, FL

    Non-profit garden and forest.

    $11,000
  10. The Woods Hole Community HallWoods Hole, MA

    The woods hole community association was formed to buy the hall and return it to its original community purposes.

    $10,000
  11. The Memory Project Production IncNew York, NY

    The memory project productions exhibits and workshops in poland documented the project's success.

    $10,000
  12. Queer Keys Community CenterKey West, FL

    To support, educate, empower, and celebrate the queer community in the florida keys

    $10,000
  13. Take Stock in ChildrenKey West, FL

    Provides college education for underprivileged children.

    $10,000
  14. Tennessee Williams TheaterKey West, FL

    To enrich and inspire the lives of the residents and vistors of key west.

    $10,000
  15. Monroe Council of the ArtsKey West, FL

    Helping students achieve their dreams of success.

    $10,000
  16. Fringe Theatre of Key WestKey West, FL

    Non-profit local theatre.

    $10,000
  17. Key West Wildlife Rescue IncKey West, FL

    Provides food and rescue for injured wildlife. When they are healthy, they are returned to the wild.

    $7,500
  18. Dance Key WestKey West, FL

    Promoting the art of dance to the community.

    $7,500
  19. Reef ReliefKey West, FL

    Increases awareness of the value and importance of living coral reef systems.

    $5,000
  20. Tropic CinemaKey West, FL

    Local non-profit theatre group.

    $5,000
  21. Equality FloridaSt Petersburg, FL

    Organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender.

    $5,000
  22. Mote Marine ResearchSarasota, FL

    A marine research and aquarium facility.

    $5,000
  23. Tennessee Williams MuseumKey West, FL

    Focuses on production and distribution of films by women.

    $5,000
  24. Key West PlayersKey West, FL

    Local non-profit theatre.

    $4,500
  25. Save Our PinesKey West, FL

    To preserve and maintain the australian pine canopy at historic fort zachary taylor state park.

    $4,500
  26. The Key West Community Sailing CenterKey West, FL

    A mission to teach the general public and sailors of all ages the joys of sailing in a safe and fun environment.

    $2,500
  27. WLRN Public Radio in MiamiMiami, FL

    The mission are intended to promote u.s. Businesses overseas.

    $2,000
  28. Florida Keys SPCAKey West, FL

    Provides protection and care for animals.

    $2,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture6 grants $227,50091% of the total
  2. Mental health1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  3. Environment1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation1 grant $2,5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida23 grants $414,000
  2. New York3 grants $45,000
  3. Massachusetts2 grants $35,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Blake HunterPRES/SEC Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kerry ShelbyTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Diane ShelbyTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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