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Hussman Foundation Inc

Ellicott City, Maryland  ·  EIN 202062883  ·  Private foundation

Based in Ellicott City, Maryland, Hussman Foundation Inc has awarded $4.2M across 18 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Hussman Institute for Autism Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$19.6M
Total assets
18
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Hussman Foundation Inc funds

Hussman Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, disaster relief & emergency aid, food & agriculture, housing & homelessness.

Disability ServicesDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include families, homeless population, low-income communities.

familieshomeless populationlow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Hussman Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hussman Institute for Autism Inc
Supported ongoing scientific research efforts as well as the operating costs of the Institute.
Ellicott City, MD$1.9M2021
Partners Asia
Supported humanitarian programs by delivering frontline emergency relief, providing direct food aid, shelter and support to local communitie
Oakland, CA$411K2025
Partners Asia
Supported humanitarian programs by delivering frontline emergency relief, providing direct food aid, shelter and support to local communitie
Oakland, CA$318K2024
Carter Center
Supports programs and services in the community to break the cycle of poverty.
Atlanta, GA$309K2025
Carter Plains Foundation Inc
Supports programs and services in communities to break the cycle of poverty.
Decatur, GA$288K2023
Partners Asia
Supported humanitarian programs by delivering frontline emergency relief, providing direct food aid, shelter and support to local communitie
Oakland, CA$237K2021
Partners Asia
Supported humanitarian programs by delivering frontline emergency relief, providing direct food aid, shelter and support to local communitie
Oakland, CA$233K2023
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Supports services provided to individuals and families who are experiencing serious illness and loss.
Pasedena, MD$200K2023
Autism Society of America
Supports local autism chapters that provide program and services to individuals and families with autism.
Rockville, MD$113K2023
Autism Society of America
Supports local autism chapters that provide program and services to individuals and families with autism.
Rockville, MD$100K2024
The Light House Inc
Supports programs and services that Light House provides to locals in the community who are experiencing homelessness or who may be in need
Annapolis, MD$50K2023
Light House Inc
Supports programs and services the organization provides to locals in the community who are experiencing homelessness or who may be in need
Annapolis, MD$34K2025
University of Maryland
Sponsored the research of Dr. Shiyong Huang which was focused on the role and modulation of parvalbumin-positive interneurons as a potential
College Park, MD$27K2021
Cure Violence Global
Supported the organization's efforts to prepare for and mitigate potential peri-election violence in the U.S.
Chicago, IL$25K2021
Autism Society Maryland
Sponsored the organization's annual fundraiser which raised funds to support programs and services that are provided to individuals with aut
Columbia, MD$19K2024

Hussman Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$2.1M
2023$899K
2024$437K
2025$754K

How to apply for funding from Hussman Foundation Inc

Hussman Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at hussmanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Hussman Foundation Inc

Does Hussman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Hussman Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Hussman Foundation Inc fund?
Hussman Foundation Inc's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Hussman Institute for Autism Inc, Partners Asia, Partners Asia. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Hussman Foundation Inc give in grants?
Hussman Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 18 grants.
Where is Hussman Foundation Inc located?
Hussman Foundation Inc is based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202062883.
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About this profile. This page is built from Hussman Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Hussman Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.