The Paul B. Hunter & Constance D. Hunter Charitable Foundation concentrates substantial, locally focused philanthropy in the Central Florida/Volusia County area, funding higher education, coastal historic preservation, environmental education, behavioral health, and K–12 school facilities. Its grants are often large and targeted — supporting scholarships and research at the University of Central Florida, preservation of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, marine conservation and public engagement, and capacity/building needs for health and school organizations. The foundation shows a preference for repeat grantees and place-based investments that combine education, community infrastructure, and coastal/environmental stewardship.
A defining feature of Paul B Hunter & Constance D Hunter Charitable Foundation Inc is its repeated support for place-based institutions in Volusia County and nearby Central Florida. The largest recent award in the data is a $585,000 grant to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation for historic preservation, alongside major support for the University of Central Florida and the University of Central Florida Research Foundation. Those gifts point to a funder that backs both heritage assets and higher education infrastructure, rather than scattering smaller checks across many unrelated causes. The foundation also funds community-serving organizations tied to health, education, and family stability. Recent grants include support for SMA Health Care Inc and SMA Behavioral Health Services Inc for health organization building and rehab services, plus Chiles Academy for building purchase, family support, and child care. It also gave to Marine Discovery Center Inc for an amphitheater and environmental preservation and research, showing interest in coastal education and public engagement. Its grant history suggests concentrated, targeted philanthropy with substantial awards to a limited set of recurring recipients, often for capital, education, or capacity-building needs.
Higher education is a clear priority. In 2025, the foundation gave $465,000 to Univ of Central FL Research Foundat for educational support, and it also made a $555,350 grant to University of Central Florida Found for scholarships, PBS television, PTSD support, and medical devices. Those awards show support for both student aid and institutional programming. Historic preservation is another major theme. The foundation’s $585,000 grant to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation was designated for historic preservation, and later grants to the same grantee continued that pattern. It also funds youth and family supports through local education organizations. Chiles Academy received $237,600 for building purchase, family support, and child care, while Rodeheaver Boys Ranch was supported for at-risk youth education, summer program, and housing. In addition, Florida School of Deaf and Blind received $50,000 for children’s education for disabled.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $30K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Relatively small portfolio of large, often multi-grant awards concentrated in the foundation's local region; frequent repeat funding to the same institutional partners rather than many one-off small grants.
Notable grantees: University of Central Florida Foundation, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation, Marine Discovery Center Inc, SMA Behavioral Health Services Inc / SMA Health Care Inc, Chiles Academy
Typical grants cluster in the five-figure range, with a p25 of $7,500, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $30,000. The recent grants list also shows much larger, targeted awards in the hundreds of thousands, indicating a mix of routine smaller grants and a smaller number of outsized project gifts. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation, University of Central Florida Found, Chiles Academy, Futures Inc, and Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, which points to repeat support rather than one-time-only giving. The foundation is a private charitable foundation, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
Giving is highly concentrated in Florida: 89% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. The recent grants data shows a strong Volusia County and Central Florida pattern, with multiple awards in Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Bunnell, and Palatka. The top state by grant count is California, but the recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 153 grants in the United States.
The foundation supports higher education, historic preservation, environmental education, behavioral health, and local school or family-support organizations. Recent grants include a $465,000 award for educational support at Univ of Central FL Research Foundat, a $585,000 historic preservation grant to Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation, and funding for Chiles Academy, SMA Health Care Inc, and Marine Discovery Center Inc.
Typical grants are modest compared with the largest awards in the data. The distribution shows p25 at $7,500, a median of $10,000, and p75 at $30,000. That suggests many grants are in the five-figure range, even though some project gifts are substantially larger.
Yes. Several grantees appear in multiple years, including Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Preservation, University of Central Florida Found, Chiles Academy, Futures Inc, and Rodeheaver Boys Ranch. The pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-off gifts.
Most grants go to Florida recipients, with 89% of grants in the headquarters state. The recent-grants list is concentrated in Florida cities such as Orlando, Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Bunnell, and Palatka.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIV OF CENTRAL FL RESEARCH FOUNDAT | ORLANDO, FL | $465,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SMA HEALTH CARE INC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $250,000 | 2025 | HEALTH ORGANIZATIONBUILDING AND REHAB SERVICES. |
| CHILES ACADEMY | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $237,600 | 2025 | BUILDING PURCHASE, FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE |
| PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION | PONCE INLET, FL | $87,000 | 2025 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
| FUTURES INC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $78,500 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S PUBLIC EDUCATION |
| FLAGER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BUNNELL, FL | $65,000 | 2025 | PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| RODEHEAVER BOYS RANCH | PALAKA, FL | $55,000 | 2025 | AT RISK YOUTH EDUCATION,SUMMER PROGRAM AND HOUSING |
| FLORIDA SCHOOL OF DEAF AND BLIND | ST AUGUSTIME, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONFOR DISABLED |
| JESUS CLINIC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED |
| FAMILY RENEW COMMUNITYINC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | FAMILY SUPPORT HOUSING |
| DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION IN | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $43,150 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDICAL LAB AND ADULT EDUCATION. |
| WDSC DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $33,200 | 2025 | PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMMING SUPPORT |
| AVENUES 12 INC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | SHELTER AND EDUCATION PROGRAM ENTRY EXPENSES. |
| STETSON UNIVERSITY INC | DELAND, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| FLORIDA STATE UNIV FOUNDATION INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIPS |
| BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF VOLUSIA FLAGLER | DELAND, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| SALVATION ARMY FL DIV | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $24,900 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORT, HOUSING AND JOB PLACEMENT. |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | ORLANDO, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR CHILREN AND FAMILIES. |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION NC | GAINESVILLE, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| HALIFAX URBAN MINISTRIES | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK, FAMILY SUPPORT |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SW AND CENTRA | SARASOTA, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL FAMILY SUPPORT |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $17,500 | 2025 | AT RISK YOUTH EDUCATON |
| FLORIDA FIRST ROBOTICS | HEATHROW, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | CHILDREN'S EDUCATION,ROBOTICS |
| BOGGY CREEK GANG | EUSTIS, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | CAMP FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN. |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATI | SIMI VALLEY, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATION |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPORTSHELTER AND DISASTER RELIEF |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CENTE | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL RESEARCH |
| BEYOND BATTENS DISEASE FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | BATTEN'S DISEASE RESEARCH |
| YOUNG AMERICANS FOUNDATION | HERNDON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | YOUTH EDUCATION |
| CHILRENS HOME SOCIETY | S DAYTONA, FL | $9,500 | 2025 | TUTORING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN |
| FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | MELBOURNE, FL | $9,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA FLAGLE | ORMOND BEACH, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK, CHILREN'S EDUCATION SUPPLIES |
| MUSEUM OF ART DELAND FLORIDA INC | DELAND, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | ARTS EDUCATION |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF C FLORI | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | FOOD BANK |
| ARC OF VOLUSIA | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | DISABILITY EDUCATIONAND EMPLOYMENT |
| PEACE RIVER REFUGE RANCH INC | SILVER SPRINGS, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | ANIMAL PROTECTION AND SHELTER |
| FLAGLER COUNTY SHERIFF | BUNNELL, FL | $4,500 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN |
| ART LEAGUE OF DAYTONA BEACH | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | ARTS EDUCATION |
| MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER INC | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESEVATION AND RESEARCH |
| EXPONENT PHILANTHOPY | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2025 | PHILANTHROPY EDUCATION |
| PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION | PONCE INLET, FL | $585,000 | 2024 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUND | ORLANDO, FL | $555,350 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS,PBS TELEVISION, PTSD SUPPORT,MEDICAL DEVICES. |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUND | ORLANDO, FL | $395,000 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS,PBS TELEVISION, PTSD SUPPORT,MEDICAL DEVICES. |
| PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION | PONCE INLET, FL | $334,400 | 2024 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
| MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER INC | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL | $200,000 | 2024 | AMPITHEATER,ENVIRONMENTAL PRESEVATION AND RESEARCH |
| SMA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $175,000 | 2024 | HEALTH ORGANIZATIONBUILDING AND REHAB SERVICES. |
| CHILES ACADEMY | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $100,000 | 2024 | BUILDING PURCHASE, FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE |
| DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION IN | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $83,700 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDICAL LAB AND ADULT EDUCATION. |
| FUTURES INC | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $82,000 | 2024 | CHILDREN'S PUBLIC EDUCATION |
| FUTURES INC FOUNDATION FOR VOLUSIA | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $82,000 | 2024 | CHILDREN'S PUBLIC EDUCATION |
UNIV OF CENTRAL FL RESEARCH FOUNDAT
$465,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
SMA HEALTH CARE INC
$250,000HEALTH ORGANIZATIONBUILDING AND REHAB SERVICES.
CHILES ACADEMY
$237,600BUILDING PURCHASE, FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE
PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION
$87,000HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FLAGER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$65,000PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT
FLORIDA SCHOOL OF DEAF AND BLIND
$50,000CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONFOR DISABLED
JESUS CLINIC
$50,000MEDICAL SERVICES TO DISADVANTAGED
FAMILY RENEW COMMUNITYINC
$50,000FAMILY SUPPORT HOUSING
SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDICAL LAB AND ADULT EDUCATION.
WDSC DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
$33,200PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMMING SUPPORT
AVENUES 12 INC
$30,000SHELTER AND EDUCATION PROGRAM ENTRY EXPENSES.
BOYS GIRLS CLUBS OF VOLUSIA FLAGLER
$25,000CHILDREN'S EDUCATION SUPPORT
SALVATION ARMY FL DIV
$24,900COMMUNITY SUPPORT, HOUSING AND JOB PLACEMENT.
FLORIDA FIRST ROBOTICS
$10,000CHILDREN'S EDUCATION,ROBOTICS
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATI
$10,000YOUTH EDUCATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPORTSHELTER AND DISASTER RELIEF
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CENTE
$10,000MEDICAL RESEARCH
BEYOND BATTENS DISEASE FOUNDATION
$10,000BATTEN'S DISEASE RESEARCH
CHILRENS HOME SOCIETY
$9,500TUTORING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
JEWISH FEDERATION OF VOLUSIA FLAGLE
$6,000FOOD BANK, CHILREN'S EDUCATION SUPPLIES
MUSEUM OF ART DELAND FLORIDA INC
$6,000ARTS EDUCATION
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF C FLORI
$5,000FOOD BANK
ARC OF VOLUSIA
$5,000DISABILITY EDUCATIONAND EMPLOYMENT
PEACE RIVER REFUGE RANCH INC
$5,000ANIMAL PROTECTION AND SHELTER
FLAGLER COUNTY SHERIFF
$4,500SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
ART LEAGUE OF DAYTONA BEACH
$3,000ARTS EDUCATION
EXPONENT PHILANTHOPY
$500PHILANTHROPY EDUCATION
PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION
$585,000HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCHOLARSHIPS,PBS TELEVISION, PTSD SUPPORT,MEDICAL DEVICES.
SCHOLARSHIPS,PBS TELEVISION, PTSD SUPPORT,MEDICAL DEVICES.
PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION
$334,400HISTORIC PRESERVATION
AMPITHEATER,ENVIRONMENTAL PRESEVATION AND RESEARCH
HEALTH ORGANIZATIONBUILDING AND REHAB SERVICES.
CHILES ACADEMY
$100,000BUILDING PURCHASE, FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE
SCHOLARSHIPS, MEDICAL LAB AND ADULT EDUCATION.
FUTURES INC FOUNDATION FOR VOLUSIA
$82,000CHILDREN'S PUBLIC EDUCATION