Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Stanford, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $94K.
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund at a glance
In short: Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund gave $54K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $54,000
- +6.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,714
- -8.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,817
- Total assets
- $1,237,271
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Montana (74% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was MSU-Bozeman ($18K). Together the top 4 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($23,319), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $54K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSU-Bozeman Bozeman, MT | Scholarships | $17,808 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $23,319 |
| U of M-Western Dillon, MT | Scholarships | $4,490 |
| Frontier School of the Bible La Grange, WY | Scholarship | $4,318 |
| University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $4,065 |
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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 | $1,237,271 | $118,226 | $62,848 | $54,000 | 7 | $54,254 | $93,942 | $55,113 |
| 2025 | $1,109,208 | $104,318 | $58,693 | $50,499 | 6 | $50,725 | $71,520 | $52,192 |
| 2024 | $1,051,260 | $71,637 | $56,617 | $49,540 | 9 | $49,666 | $43,336 | $47,520 |
| 2023 | $902,537 | $50,416 | $57,684 | $51,020 | 6 | $51,145 | $34,167 | $47,256 |
| 2022 | $1,034,421 | $83,209 | $52,075 | $44,496 | 12 | $44,610 | $66,368 | $50,993 |
| 2021 | $1,059,989 | $41,112 | $49,391 | $43,200 | 8 | — | $26,165 | $46,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Powell Becker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Presbyterian Church Minister
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Timothy Dolphay
Trustee
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 Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund
How much does Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund give each year?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund gave $54K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 6 grants.
What is Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's typical grant size?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's median grant in 2026 was $5,817, and its average grant was $7,714, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund give grants?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund gives mostly in Montana: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (11%) and Wyoming (8%).
Does Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's largest grantees?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's largest 2026 grantees include MSU-Bozeman ($17,808), U of M-Western ($4,490) and Frontier School of the Bible ($4,318), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($23,319), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Stanford, MT. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's EIN?
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0372356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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