Hursey Family Foundation
The Hursey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. In its 2026 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $634,000, all listed as for general charitable purposes.
Hursey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hursey Family Foundation gave $634K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $58K), top state Connecticut. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $634,000
- -8.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $57,636
- -8.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,701
- +296.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (42% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hursey Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27 Keeney Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 584-0511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hursey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bridges to Hope ($261K). Together the top 10 received $634K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 46 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (42%), Arizona (41%), Florida (12%), Massachusetts (5%), and Colorado (0%, as reported). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hursey Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $89K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $30K repeat.
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2021) to $1.3M (2023). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $634K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges to Hope Tucson, AZ | General Charitable | $261,000 |
| Holy Family Retreat Center West Hartford, CT | General Charitable | $250,000 |
| Amy's Angels Miami, FL | General Charitable | $75,000 |
| Umass Memorial Foundation Shrewbury, MA | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| House of Bread Hartford, CT | General Charitable | $10,300 |
| Archbishop's Annual Appeal Hartford, CT | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Real Life Catholic Greenwood Village, CO | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Thomas Apostle School & Church West Hartford, CT | General Charitable | $500 |
| Malta House of Care Foundation Hartford, CT | General Charitable | $500 |
| St Boneventure Plymouth, MA | General Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,701 | $639,760 | $634,000 | $634,000 | 11 | $634,000 | — | $237 |
| 2025 | $1,941 | $691,000 | $689,593 | $689,593 | 11 | $689,593 | — | $96 |
| 2024 | $534 | $416,450 | $426,916 | $426,916 | 7 | $426,916 | — | $26 |
| 2023 | $11,000 | $1,326,989 | $1,320,342 | $1,320,342 | 9 | $1,320,342 | — | $542 |
| 2022 | $4,353 | $796,502 | $793,392 | $793,392 | 8 | $793,392 | $1 | $1,475 |
| 2021 | $1,243 | $212,001 | $212,695 | $212,695 | 8 | — | $1 | $122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hursey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, House of Bread says its mission is to provide urban ministry to economically disadvantaged people in the Hartford area, with services for hungry, homeless, and needy people characterized by simplicity, dignity, and respect. Real Life Catholic says its mission is to share the love of Jesus and help others do the same. Malta House of Care Foundation describes its work as supporting free primary medical care and pharmaceuticals for people without health insurance in the Greater Hartford area.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $634,000. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $261,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $261,000 to Bridges to Hope in Tucson, Arizona; $250,000 to Holy Family Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut; $75,000 to Amy’s Angels in Miami, Florida; and $30,000 to UMass Memorial Foundation in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. House of Bread in Hartford received $10,300, and Archbishop’s Annual Appeal in Hartford received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Francis X Hursey. The entry also includes “FRANCIS X HU.”
Hursey Family Foundation's only listed officer is Francis X. Hursey, Francis X Hu on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Francis X. Hursey
Francis X Hu
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hursey Family Foundation
How much does Hursey Family Foundation give each year?
Hursey Family Foundation gave $634K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $690K across 11 grants.
What is Hursey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hursey Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $57,636, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hursey Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Hursey Family Foundation give grants?
Hursey Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (41%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (3 grants) and West Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Hursey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hursey Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hursey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hursey Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Bridges to Hope ($261,000), Holy Family Retreat Center ($250,000) and Amy's Angels ($75,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hursey Family Foundation?
Hursey Family Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $634K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hursey Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hursey Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hursey Family Foundation's EIN?
Hursey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0583410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Hursey Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hursey Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hursey-family-foundation-morg_831dba1c0e0c40698faa8532ae1e1032
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