Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Ephrata, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $161K. Net investment income was $52K.
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust gave $161K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,370
- +168.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,930
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,072,712
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Aid Ministries ($29K). Together the top 9 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 223% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 329% 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 $8K (2020) to $161K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Aid Ministries Berlin, OH | General Fund Support | $29,185 |
| Mennonite Disaster Services Lititz, PA | General Fund Support | $29,185 |
| LCBC Ephrata, PA | General Purpose Fund | $26,000 |
| Vibrant Church Mechanicsburg, PA | General Purpose Fund | $26,000 |
| Crossnet Ministries New Holland, PA | General Purpose Fund | $20,000 |
| Lighthouse Vocational Services New Holland, PA | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Early Learning Center New Holland, PA | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Heritage Mennonite Church Stevens, PA | General Purpose Fund | $10,000 |
| Petra Church New Holland, PA | General Fund Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,072,712 | $1,080,692 | $172,494 | $161,370 | 9 | $162,081 | $52,167 | $49,227 |
| 2023 | $796,947 | $316,911 | $67,888 | $60,000 | 4 | $60,650 | $10,329 | $32,191 |
| 2022 | $547,935 | $215,953 | $68,827 | $62,000 | 4 | $62,750 | $8,397 | $24,308 |
| 2021 | $426,189 | $138,916 | $55,674 | $49,900 | 8 | $50,625 | $1,488 | $22,025 |
| 2020 | $368,421 | $165,176 | $10,054 | $7,705 | 3 | — | $2,827 | $11,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust is led by Marlin J. Hurst, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marlin J. Hurst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust
How much does Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust give each year?
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust gave $161K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 4 grants.
What is Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,930, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust give grants?
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Holland, PA (4 grants).
Does Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Christian Aid Ministries ($29,185), Mennonite Disaster Services ($29,185) and LCBC ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust?
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $162K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's EIN?
Marlin Hurst Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3617786. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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