Huffman Family Philanthropic
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for health, education, and community service initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to improving the well-being of children and families, as evidenced by its funding for organizations like St. Jude's Children's Hospital and various educational foundations. The foundation also engages in international relief efforts, notably supporting victims of the Ukrainian crisis through contributions to organizations like Samaritan's Purse. Overall, it aims to foster positive impacts in health, education, and humanitarian assistance.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize U.S. charity working in children's health, autism, education, or community service with an existing relationship or local/regional connection to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • An existing personal or board-level connection to the foundation or its known grantees
- • Mission alignment with children's health, autism, education, or humanitarian relief
- • Requesting modest general support in the typical $2k–$5k range
- • Located in Texas or one of the states previously funded (TX, TN, VA, NC)
- • Evidence that a referral or introduction can be provided by a current grantee
Geography
In the latest year grants reached four different states (TX, TN, VA, NC) and about 40% of dollars went to the foundation's home state, indicating a multi-state footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows five distinct independent recipients (a mix of health, education, music, and relief charities) and multiple grantees repeat across years, so the funder supports a modestly diverse set rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings and default application declare that grants are preselected and the latest year had only one new recipient while four were repeats, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction or selection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
