The Hunt Family Foundation
Historical FunderEl Paso, Texas · EIN 74-2489868 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$12.4M
Organizations funded144
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$52K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARIANA BENAVIDES |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 12667, EL PASO TX 79913 |
| Phone | 9157474294 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL GRANT PROPOSAL - AVAILABLE AT WWW.HUNTFAMILYFOUNDATION.COM INCLUDE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, BUDGET, LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, & IRS STATUS. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15 |
| Restrictions | MEMBERS OF GUIDESTAR PREFERRED, PASO DEL NORTE REGION PREFERRED, NON-RELIGIOUS PREFERRED |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | 2 of 8 on $25M commitment | $3,200,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc | Lubbock, TX | 4 of 10 on $25M commitment | $2,250,000 |
| New Mexico State University Foundation | Las Cruces, NM | 2 of 5 on $2.5M commitment | $500,000 |
| The Epc Museum | El Paso, TX | 9 of 13 on $5M commitment | $500,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | 3 of 10 on $2.5M commitment | $250,000 |
| Sw Foundation for Osteopathic Ed Res | Las Cruces, NM | 3 of 8 on $2M commitment | $250,000 |
| Paso Del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | Fundacin pdn cmmt. match carry-forward | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | 5 of 5 on $1M commitment | $200,000 |
| Univ of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Ctr | Houston, TX | 8 of 10 on $2M pledge commit. | $200,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Sun bowl renovation - 7 of 10 on $2M cmmt. | $200,000 |
| Creeed Foundation | El Paso, TX | Contribution - harmony accelerator grant | $187,500 |
| Creeed Foundation | El Paso, TX | Contribution - harmony public schools | $187,500 |
| Texas 2036 | Dallas, TX | Final pmt. on $300K commitment | $150,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Boulder, CO | 1 of 2 on $300K commitment | $150,000 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $130,353 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $123,783 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $122,105 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $116,474 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $112,575 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $108,953 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $106,817 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $105,208 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $103,737 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $102,905 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $102,579 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | Economic development branding effort | $100,000 |
| Fii-National | Oakland, CA | 5 of 5 on $500K commitment | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | 3 of 5 on $500K commitment | $100,000 |
| Paso Del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | Star ceiling led install - 1 of 5 on $500K cmmt. | $100,000 |
| Univ of Tx Health Science Ctr at Houston | Houston, TX | Woody & gayle hunt scholarship - 2 of 5 on $500K cmmt. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Mulva hall renovation - 4 of 10 on $1M cmmt. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Hunt institute (30-0202-15) pmt. on $5M cmmt. | $100,000 |
| American Business Immigration Coalition | Chicago, IL | 2 of 3 on $300 k commitment | $100,000 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to operations bank account | $96,243 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - canutillo isd algebra grant | $75,000 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - canutillo isd algebra grant | $75,000 |
| Creeed Foundation | El Paso, TX | Contribution - ep matters & stte foundation | $75,000 |
| El Paso Civic Education Organization | El Paso, TX | 1 of 5 on $375K commitment | $75,000 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - excelencia scholarship awards & burnham wood | $62,500 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger | El Paso, TX | 1 of 4 on $250K commitment | $62,500 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - act scholarship, davinci career & tech ctr grant | $59,000 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - hawkmarketplace, invoice xxx-xx-xxxx | $58,829 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | 1 of 2 on $100K commitment | $50,000 |
| Paso Del Norte Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | Wildfire relief fund | $50,000 |
| St John's College | Santa Fe, NM | Final pmt. on $250K commitment | $50,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | Miner athletic club | $40,000 |
| Project Arriba | El Paso, TX | Final pmt. on $187,500 commitment | $37,500 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - hopp & act scholarships | $34,500 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | LA nube grand opening event | $32,500 |
| United Way of El Paso County | El Paso, TX | Matching grant 4Q 2023 - 3Q 2024 | $31,876 |
| El Paso Museum of History Foundation | El Paso, TX | 2023 gifts match - pmt. on $500K cmmt. | $29,759 |
| Creeed Foundation | El Paso, TX | Contribution - bridge of southern nm & ep science festival | $27,500 |
| Creeed | El Paso, TX | Deposit to charitable bank account - act scholarship | $26,000 |
| Jazz at Aspen-Snowmass | Aspen, CO | 2025 jas natl council mshp. labor day box exp | $25,250 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | National council membership - wlh | $25,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | 1 of 4 on $100K commitment | $25,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | 2024 matching grant | $25,000 |
| Children at Risk Inc | Houston, TX | 1 of 4 on $100K commitment | $25,000 |
| El Paso Border Youth Athletic Association | El Paso, TX | 2 of 3 on $75K commitment | $25,000 |
| El Paso Child Guidance Center | El Paso, TX | 4 of 5 on $125K commitment | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 144 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,381,668 | 144 |
| 2023 | $11,780,280 | 143 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2489868
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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