Nancy Ann Hunt and Ray L. Hunt Philanthropic Fund
/OVERVIEW: The Nancy Ann Hunt and Ray L. Hunt Philanthropic Fund supports education, youth, health, and human services in Texas.
IP TAKE: The Hunt couple is still engaged in the family business, but may turn their attention more towards philanthropy in the future. This focused funder invests in Texas, specifically Dallas, and does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. It is neither accessible nor transparent, but it is an important ally of Texas organizations working in youth services. A good portion of this funder’s giving is faith-based, centered on organizations affiliated with Christian belief. This funder is affiliated with two other private foundations that the family oversees.
PROFILE: Established in 1983, the Nancy Ann Hunt and Ray L. Hunt Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. One of oil wildcatter H.L. Hunt's fifteen children, Ray Lee Hunt graduated from Southern Methodist University. He chairs Hunt Consolidated, an oil and gas, electric power, real estate and investing conglomerate. Hunt Oil is one of the largest privately-held oil companies in the country. Son Hunter Hunt serves as Co-CEO of Hunt Consolidated and is Hunt’s likely successor. Nancy Ann Hunt has won many service and leadership awards for her work with community organizations.
Through their foundation, the couple funds local efforts for education, youth, health, and human services.
Grants for Education and Community Development
The Nancy Ann Hunt and Ray L. Hunt Philanthropic Fund does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, tax records reveal that this foundation is a strong supporter of education, especially to schools that are affiliated with the family, such as Southern Methodist University. The couple has awarded millions of dollars for scholarships at SMU.
Past local grantees include the Communities Foundation of Texas, the Nah Foundation, and the First United Methodist Church in Richardson.
Grants for Health, Human Services and Women
The Hunts support Texas Health Resources, “one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States” including its Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program.
A component of the family’s giving appears to focus in on women’s causes, including women’s health. Other grantees have included Dallas Women’s Foundation, Genesis Women’s Shelter, and Conference on Crimes Against Women.
The Hunts have also supported places like Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation, Texas Health Harris Methodist Foundation, and C.C. Young Senior Living Center, where Nancy is on the board.
Important Grant Details:
Grants range between about $1,000 and $10,000. Grantmaking focuses on Texas and especially the Dallas region.
This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only makes contributions to pre-selected charitable organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 214-978-8839.
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CONTACT:
Nancy Ann Hunt and Ray L Hunt Philanthropic Fund
1900 North Akard Street Dallas, TX 752012 (214) 978-8839
The Nah Foundation
1900 North Akard Street Dallas, TX 75201
The Nancy Ann Hunt Foundation
1900 N Akard St. Dallas, TX 75201
