Hurliman Scholarship Foundation
The Hurliman Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that supports college education for high school seniors from Fremont, Custer, and Pueblo counties in Colorado. Its website describes the organization as a tri-county foundation serving those communities.
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Hurliman Scholarship Foundation gave $620K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $620,440
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,926
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,840
- Total assets
- $3,847,111
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hurliman Scholarship Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website directs students to its application materials. The 2024 filing says applications should include official high school transcripts through the end of junior year, SAT or ACT scores, a one-page personal essay, and three letters of reference. The website’s scholarship criteria instead list two personal rating forms. Applicants should note this difference and consult the Foundation’s application materials for the applicable requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states February 1 each year. The website lists the 2027 application period as opening December 1, 2026, with a January 25, 2027 postmark deadline. The website also lists finalist interviews for April 10–11, 2027, and winner notification after April 25, 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states February 1 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Hurliman Scholarship Foundation
Mailing address: 3246 Centennial Blvd 160, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 577-4800
Website: https://hurlimanscholarshipfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hurliman Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 213 grants of 213 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated scholarship service area is Fremont, Custer, and Pueblo counties in Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hurliman Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2020) to $620K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $620K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $620,440 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,847,111 | $341,139 | $747,796 | $620,440 | 48 | $666,152 | $280,384 | $286,862 |
| 2023 | $4,253,669 | $351,734 | $722,306 | $613,159 | 46 | $649,054 | $292,705 | $280,444 |
| 2022 | $4,633,354 | $332,505 | $653,354 | $538,899 | 48 | $570,676 | $267,464 | $302,201 |
| 2021 | $4,963,330 | $501,285 | $501,544 | $387,170 | 39 | $427,293 | $427,034 | $350,725 |
| 2020 | $4,980,686 | $513,100 | $453,739 | $359,509 | 32 | — | $452,119 | $306,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hurliman Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to assist students in Fremont, Custer, and Pueblo counties who plan to continue their education. Its website says the Hurlimans wanted to give back to their community and that Edith Hurliman saw establishing the Foundation as a way to do so.
Scholarships are available for any field of study. The Foundation says it awards at least two four-year scholarships and may also award one-year scholarships to outstanding high school seniors. Four-year awards are renewable annually based on adequate progress and performance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 48 grants totaling $620,440. The grants were for scholarships to individual recipients in Colorado. Individual awards ranged from $226 to $26,998, with a median of $9,840. The largest reported awards were $26,998, $25,001, and $25,000.
The Foundation’s website says four-year awards cover tuition, room and board, and books, up to $30,000 per year. It may also make one-year awards. The amount depends on the cost of the selected institution and whether the student receives other scholarships; the Foundation works with the institution to cover eligible expenses. Awards begin in the fall after high school graduation. Four-year scholarships are non-transferable, and the Foundation does not pay for computers.
Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in Fremont, Custer, or Pueblo County and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university full time, with at least 12 credit hours per term. They must have applied to and be accepted by the institution before an award is made. The website requires an unweighted GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and SAT or ACT results from one test date, with no minimum test score. It also lists service to school and community, two personal rating forms, a personal essay, and an interview for top candidates as evidence of character. The website says applicants must be current or applying U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents; the Foundation’s 2024 filing states that applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deanne Nocetti as president and treasurer, Lila Anastas as vice-president, Niki Calastas and Keira Nocetti as board members, and Mikaela Nocetti as secretary.
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation is led by Deanne Nocetti, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deanne Nocetti
President & Treasurer
Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
$7K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Keira Nocetti
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Lila Anastas
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Mikaela Nocetti
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Niki Calastas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Deanne Nocetti (PRESIDENT,TREASURER). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hurliman Scholarship Foundation
How much does Hurliman Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation gave $620K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $613K across 46 grants.
What is Hurliman Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,840, and its average grant was $12,926, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hurliman Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Hurliman Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on Hurliman Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (48 grants).
How large is Hurliman Scholarship Foundation?
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $666K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hurliman Scholarship Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to assist students in Fremont, Custer, and Pueblo counties who plan to continue their education. Its website says the Hurlimans wanted to give back to their community and that Edith Hurliman saw establishing the Foundation as a way to do so. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hurliman Scholarship Foundation?
The Foundation’s website directs students to its application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hurliman Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Hurliman Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5993001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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