“…to give aid, comfort, support or assistance…”
— Absalom Valentine (A.V.) Hunter
What We Fund
We support Colorado nonprofit organizations offering direct services to youth, aging adults, individuals with disabilities, and people in financial hardship or crisis.
We provide grants to assist individuals with the purchase of durable medical equipment or specific dental procedures.
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Our History
In 1920, successful Colorado businessman and philanthropist Absalom Valentine (A.V.) Hunter wrote an addendum to his will, leaving half his estate to help those in need. Upon his death in 1924, the A.V. Hunter Trust was established.
Leadership
The A.V. Hunter Trust is governed by a board of Trustees who oversee all aspects of the organization including charitable distributions. Daily operations are handled by the staff.