What Hunt Preservation Society does

Hunt Preservation Society (HPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 2001 in Hunt, Texas (Texas Hill Country, Kerr County), originally established by local residents to safeguard the natural beauty, heritage, and historic character of the unincorporated community at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Guadalupe River. Following the catastrophic July 4, 2025 flood, HPS expanded into the central disaster recovery and long-term community resilience organization for the Hunt ISD boundary and broader West Kerr area.

HPS operates three core programs. The Hunt Flood Recovery Fund channels donations and grant funding into emergency relief, home repair, water and septic system restoration, community cleanup, and memorials, with allocation decisions made independently by the Community Allocation Committee (CAC) — a chartered body of local volunteer parents, educators, business owners, and nonprofit leaders. Hunt CPR (Community Preservation & Revitalization) is a Phase 1 three-pillar program targeting Community Anchors & Gathering Spaces, Cultural Identity & Intergenerational Traditions, and Riverway Stewardship & Environmental Education, with a $3 million Phase 1 funding goal. HuntSafe is a community alert and preparedness program integrating six complementary technologies: AccuWeather SkyGuard (site-specific severe weather warnings with meteorologist consultation), River Sentry (localized flood detection with audible alarms), UGRA Flood Warning System (regional predictive flood modeling), National Weather Service alerts, GMRS Radio Network (off-grid two-way radio), and Meshtastic (LORA-based off-grid mesh messaging), with the combination delivered to the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department and ten Texas Hill Country summer camps via a partnership with AccuWeather facilitated by Kerr Together Long-Term Recovery Group.

HPS is funded entirely through tax-deductible donations (online portal, checks, wire transfers) and grants from institutional partners, primarily the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country (over $4.3 million directed to Hunt programs, including an initial $1.75 million for the HPS Housing Program, as part of a broader $40 million Kerr County and Comfort housing commitment), an EPA grant routed through the University of New Mexico for water system assessments, and family/foundation contributions. Operational footprint consists of a 4.5-acre Preservation Park headquarters (with a new community center ribbon-cut on May 18, 2026 and a Long-Term Recovery Center under construction), a board of six directors, and an eight-member Community Allocation Committee. Reported operational outcomes include 15 homes under construction and 21 in preconstruction, assessments on six public water systems, and statewide recognition via the Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award for president John Dunn.

Name

Hunt Preservation Society

Legal name

Hunt Preservation Society, Inc.

Website

https://huntpreservationsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hunt Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Hunt, Texas that leads flood recovery, community revitalization, and weather preparedness across the Hunt ISD boundary in Kerr County, funded by donations and grants and governed by local volunteer boards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Disaster Recovery and Preservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Historic Home Renovation & Preservation (HSAPAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Demolition, Debris Removal & Site Cleanup (HSAPAOAC)

Keywords

• Community disaster recovery
• Flood relief services
• Community preservation programs
• Severe weather preparedness
• Nonprofit housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Hunt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HPS raises funds entirely through donations from individuals, corporations, and organizations. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The organization receives donations via an online portal, checks (with 2025 Flood Relief Effort or Hunt CPR designated in the memo), and wire transfers.
2. Grant Funding: HPS receives grant funding from institutional partners including the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, EPA grants (through University of New Mexico), and federal and state funding. The Community Foundation committed $40,000,000 for housing programs in Kerr County and Comfort, with over $4,300,000 specifically directed to Hunt programs including an initial $1,750,000 for HPS's Housing Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hunt Preservation Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates disaster recovery, community rebuilding, and severe weather preparedness for the Hunt, Texas community and surrounding Kerr County. It operates three primary programs: the Hunt Flood Recovery Fund (emergency relief, housing repair, water/septic system restoration), Hunt CPR (long-term community preservation and revitalization), and HuntSafe (a multi-technology community alert and preparedness program). All services are funded through tax-deductible donations and grants, with allocation decisions made independently by a volunteer Community Allocation Committee.

Product overview

Hunt Preservation Society operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community-focused programs. Its primary technology-related product is HuntSafe, a community alert and preparedness program that promotes six complementary weather and emergency technologies. The organization also runs Hunt CPR (Community Preservation & Revitalization) for long-term recovery and the Hunt Flood Recovery Fund for immediate relief. These programs work together to support the Hunt community's recovery from the July 2025 flood, with Hunt CPR designed to complement existing disaster programs while accelerating recovery through gap-funding grants and community revitalization initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hunt CPR: Community Preservation & Revitalization Program for Hunt, TX focused on economic stabilization, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and long-term resilience through three pillars: Community Anchors & Gathering Spaces, Cultural Identity & Intergenerational Traditions, and Riverway Stewardship & Environmental Education
• Hunt Flood Recovery Fund
• HuntSafe

Products and services

• HuntSafe Community Alert and Preparedness Program Community alert and preparedness program that provides information to Hunt and Kerr County residents, businesses, and visitors on six complementary technologies to increase weather preparedness and awareness: AccuWeather SkyGuard (site-specific severe weather warnings), River Sentry (localized flood detection), UGRA Flood Warning System (predictive flood modeling), National Weather Service alerts, GMRS Radio Network (off-grid emergency communications), and Meshtastic (LORA off-grid messaging). Services are funded by HPS recovery funds and delivered through partner organizations including the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department and ten youth camps.
• Hunt CPR (Community Preservation & Revitalization) Community preservation and revitalization program designed to stabilize essential services, reopen community anchors, preserve workforce housing, and protect the Guadalupe River corridor. Operates through three integrated pillars: Community Anchors & Gathering Spaces, Cultural Identity & Intergenerational Traditions, and Riverway Stewardship & Environmental Education. Phase 1 targeted $3 million to sustain Hunt's seasonal economy and support tourism, employment, and regional economic activity.
• Hunt Flood Recovery Fund Charitable recovery fund created in direct response to the catastrophic July 2025 flood. Manages allocation of relief funds through the Community Allocation Committee to support emergency relief, community cleanup, infrastructure rebuilding (water and septic systems), home repair, business recovery, memorials, scholarships, and disaster preparedness. Allocated on a needs basis through volunteer review of community-submitted surveys.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 homes under construction and 21 in preconstruction as of November 2025, with a goal of returning at least 10 families to their homes before year-end
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AccuWeathercoreTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2026AccuWeather partnered with HPS to provide its unrivaled severe weather warning services and expert meteorologist consultations to the Texas Hill Country region, serving the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department and ten summer camps. AccuWeather provides site-specific severe weather warnings, multi-channel notifications (text messages, automated phone calls), and one-on-one consultations with expert storm warning meteorologists. HPS is covering costs using funds specifically raised for Hunt's recovery, with AccuWeather providing services at a reduced rate. The partnership was facilitated by the Kerr Together Long-Term Recovery Group.
• Kerr Together Long-Term Recovery Group (KTLRG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKTLRG, led by Todd Bock (Executive Director KerrEDC), coordinates long-term recovery efforts across Kerr County. It facilitated the AccuWeather partnership with HPS and connects HPS with engineering firms and federal/state funding sources. KTLRG supports recovery of area businesses through disaster recovery specialists including LIFT and Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).
• Freese Nichols (Engineering Firm)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFreese Nichols provides engineering oversight for water system repairs and upgrades in Hunt, ensuring repairs meet engineering standards for safety and regulatory compliance. Connected to HPS through KTLRG. The firm is overseeing repairs to multiple water systems including Bumble Bee, Rustic Hills, Mary Meade, Fisher Road, and Canyon Springs.
• Arcadia Recovery CollaborationsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA volunteer organization partnering with HPS to support getting people back into their homes as part of the extended recovery effort. One of several faith-based and volunteer organizations HPS partners with to amplify the Community Foundation's grant funding.
• Somebody CaressupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA volunteer organization partnering with HPS to support getting people back into their homes as part of the extended recovery effort. HPS partners with multiple volunteer organizations to achieve comprehensive and complete Hunt and West Kerr recovery.
• Reach GlobalsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA volunteer organization partnering with HPS to support getting people back into their homes as part of the extended recovery effort. Part of HPS's strategy to extend and amplify dollars granted by the Community Foundation.
• Samaritan's PursesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA volunteer organization partnering with HPS to support getting people back into their homes as part of the extended recovery effort. One of multiple organizations HPS collaborates with to extend funding resources beyond what any single organization can provide.
• LIFT (Disaster Recovery Specialist)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA disaster recovery specialist funded by the Community Foundation and working through KTLRG to support recovery of area businesses in Kerr County and Comfort.
• Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA disaster recovery specialist funded by the Community Foundation and working through KTLRG to support recovery of area businesses, including Hunt area businesses and the broader Kerr County and Comfort recovery effort.
• U.S. Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Congressman Chip RoysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPS enlisted help from Senators Cornyn and Cruz and Congressman Chip Roy's offices to advocate for a temporary post office solution following the July 2025 flood. Though USPS did not commit to a temporary setup, the congressional outreach was a key part of HPS's advocacy efforts.
• Community Water GroupsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Community Water Group supports Hunt's 'downtown' including the Hunt School, Hunt Store, and neighbors and businesses in the immediate vicinity. HPS requested an emergency grant from the Community Foundation to make emergency repairs to this system, which was severely damaged in the flood.
• Upper Guadalupe River Authority (UGRA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationUGRA has been installing new flood sirens across Kerr County as part of the HuntSafe community alert and preparedness program. UGRA operates an integrated real-time flood warning system with predictive modeling that coordinates with other flood monitoring, alarm, and emergency systems being implemented.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on repairing homes of low-income homeowners, particularly vulnerable populations (elderly, disabled, veterans). Directly aligned with HPS's housing program (priority for over-65, families with children, veterans, disabled).
• Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response nonprofit that deploys trained volunteer teams to clear debris, muck out homes, and support community recovery. Operates with a similar volunteer-driven, case-managed rebuild model to HPS in disaster-impacted geographies.
• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based disaster relief organization that is one of HPS's named partners for home rebuilds. Comparable in scale and scope as a national nonprofit delivering on-the-ground volunteer reconstruction in flood-affected communities across the U.S.
• Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: The principal institutional funder of HPS's flood recovery programs and direct counterpart for community-driven disaster philanthropy across Kerr County. Operates the RebuildKerr.org portal that HPS uses for housing applications, making it the most directly comparable peer in both mission and operational scale.
• All Hands and Hearts: Volunteer-driven disaster recovery nonprofit that rebuilds homes and community infrastructure post-flood. Comparable to HPS in delivery model (volunteers + vetted partners), mission (community rebuild after disaster), and donor base (individual + institutional disaster philanthropy).
• Kerr Together Long-Term Recovery Group (KTLRG): The county-level recovery coordinator that HPS works through for federal/state funding, engineering firms, and disaster recovery specialists (LIFT, GEM). Operates at the same geographic and operational level as HPS and is its primary strategic coordination partner.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: National nonprofit housing organization whose affiliate network builds and repairs homes for low-income families. Comparable mission focus on housing reconstruction and family reinhabitation, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic coverage than HPS.
• American Red Cross: National disaster response nonprofit providing emergency shelter, supplies, and recovery support. HPS complements rather than competes with Red Cross in Kerr County, and is the most recognizable comparison point for what a community-facing disaster nonprofit looks like at scale.
• Direct Relief: Large humanitarian aid organization providing emergency medical and disaster relief supplies. Comparable as a donation-funded 501(c)(3) deploying resources to communities impacted by natural disasters, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple states and disaster types.

Others

• AccuWeather: HPS's core technology partner providing severe weather warning services for the HuntSafe program. Listed as an 'OTHERS' peer because AccuWeather is a commercial vendor enabling HPS's preparedness platform rather than a peer nonprofit, but central to understanding HPS's differentiated HuntSafe stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HuntTxPreserve

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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