How can I learn more about Hunter’s Fund?
Hunter’s Fund (The Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund) is a tax-exempt Section 501(c)3 (EIN 83-0574041) nonprofit organization under the IRS tax code with headquarters in McLean Virginia. It promotes programs to improve the safety of our young people and supports the ideas of promising young people. For further information or questions regarding this donation, don't hesitate to contact support@hunterwatson.org or by calling 703-448-0436.
Are donations tax deductible?
Donationa are tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon the successful completion of your donation.
How does Hunter's Fund protect my personal information?
At Hunter’s Fund, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. When you donate, we collect and store your information solely to process your gift, provide donation receipts, and inform you about our impact and programs.
We comply with applicable data protection laws to ensure your information is handled securely. If you have any questions, please review our https://www.hunterwatson.org/privacy or contact us at support@hunterwatson.org or 703-448–0436.
How many young people have benefited from Hunter’s Fund programs?
More than 200 Safe Driving Weeks have received support, training and Campaign Kits to host on-campus Safe Driving Week tabling events to encourage students to sign pledges not to drive distracted. More than a thousand student volunteers staff tables annually to reach out to students and make them aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Over 100,000 students have signed Pledges Not to Drive Distracted.
What Grants have benefited young people?
Hunter's Fund has awarded more than 125 young people up to $5,000 each to explore their ideas in entrepreneurship, computer science, performing arts, music, and film, and even to help launch other nonprofit organizations. These bright young visionaries are carefully vetted and, when possible, mentored to achieve a goal that may not have been possible without some financial assistance. More about the grants and awards can be found at:
www.hunterwatson.org/grant-winners
Is a Financial Statement available?
Financial information is available on our website, Candid, Charity Navigator and states where we have registered. Candid is the leading provider of information on charities and has awarded Hunter's Fund their Platinum Seal of Transparency, a recognition less than 5% of all charities have received. Candid: www.guidestar.org/profile/83-0574041 Hunter Fund Financial and state registration Information: www.hunterwatson.org/information
What other ways can I support the Grants and Safe Driving program?
IRA Gifts - If you are 70 1/2, you can make Tax-Free gifts to Hunter’s Fund from your IRA. More information available at https://www.hunterwatson.org/ira-daf
DAF Gifts - Hunter’s Fund is recognized by DAF (Donor Advised Funds). You only need our charity EIN Number 83-0574041 and the official name of Hunter Brooks Watson Memorial Fund. More information is available at https://www.hunterwatson.org/ira-daf
Volunteer - Join our Mentor Wait List, and you will be helping young grant winners
www.hunterwatson.org/mentor
Who was Hunter Watson?
Hunter was a 20 year old college student who died as a passenger in a distracted driving accident. He was beyond his years in creativity and developing small businesses. He always said, “make every day count” and “make as many friends as you can.” It is the life that Hunter lived that we look for in the young people we seek to help.