James P Jay Hunter IV Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyLufkin, Texas · EIN 46-1543877 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$123K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Episcopal Church | Galveston, TX | Donation | $25,000 |
| Winnie Berry Humane Society | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $17,500 |
| Saint Cyprian's Episcopal Church | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $15,000 |
| 1894 Inc | Galveston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bolivar Point Lighthouse | Port Bolivar, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hospice in the Pines | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Museum of East Texas | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Saint Cyprian's Episcopal School | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Smart Family Literacy | Galveston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Bryan Museum | Galveston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Yaga's Children Fund | Galveston, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Stephen F Austin | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Mosaic Center | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit School | Houston, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Nick Finnegan Counseling Center | Houston, TX | Donation | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Topeka, KS | Donation | $2,000 |
| Stubblefield Learning Center | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $1,500 |
| Artist Boat | Galveston, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| East Texas Cancer Alliance of Hope | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Ellen Trout Zoo | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Godtel Ministries | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Casa of Angelina County | Lufkin, TX | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $65,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511829349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1543877
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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