Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chattanooga, TN EIN: 62-6034546

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr is a private foundation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Its stated charitable activity includes payments for indigent cancer patients, cancer research, and oncology equipment.

Key facts about Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr

In short: Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $169K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
62-6034546
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,180,000
Grants made (2025)
7
Average grant
$168,571
Median grant
$150,000
Total assets
$23,350,778
Primary geography
Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$23.4M

+3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

-1.7% YoY

Grant Count

7

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$169K

-15.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr gives

  • Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation states that its direct charitable activity includes payments for indigent cancer patients, research, and oncology equipment. Its 2025 grants went to organizations providing cancer care and related services. For example, Welcome Home of Chattanooga describes its mission as providing shelter, healing, and compassionate end-of-life care for people in need. The Happy Shoes Project describes its mission as inspiring cancer patients to keep walking and providing resources during treatment.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation gave $1,180,000 through seven grants. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $150,000. Recipients included:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Tennessee, including organizations in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Ooltewah.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

States

Cities

ChattanoogaOoltewahMemphis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M6 grants2020 7 grants2021 8 grants2022 7 grants2023 6 grants2024 7 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Chattanooga Tumor Clinic: $500KChattanooga Tumor Clinic$500KErlanger Health Foundation: $285KErlanger Health Foundation$285KAustin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer: $150KAustin Hatcher Foundation forPediatric Cancer$150KChi Memorial Foundation: $150KChi Memorial Foundation$150KWelcome Home of Chattanooga: $50KWelcome Home of Chattanooga$50KSt Judes Research Hospital: $25KSt Judes Research Hospital$25KThe Happy Shoes Project: $20KThe Happy Shoes Project$20K

The largest 2025 recipient was Chattanooga Tumor Clinic ($500K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K3$50–100K11$100–250K7$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 35 (31%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chattanooga Tumor Clinic Chattanooga, TNTo provide cancer-related services to the underserved cancer patient population in the chattanooga region.$500,000
Erlanger Health Foundation Chattanooga, TNTo fund low dose ct lung screenings for unisured patients$285,000
Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Chattanooga, TNTo fund free psycho-oncology, industrial arts, family programs and occupational therapy services for children with cancer.$150,000
Chi Memorial Foundation Chattanooga, TNTo be used toward indigent cancer patient screenings. To help provide anew breath easy mobile lung screening coach$150,000
Welcome Home of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TNTo fund 2020 caregiving program for indigent cancer patients$50,000
St Judes Research Hospital Memphis, TNTo Fund Proton Therapy Treatment and Research$25,000
The Happy Shoes Project Ooltewah, TNTo Fund Indigent Cancer Patients$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2025 $23,350,778 $2,231,981 $1,439,499 $1,180,000 7
2024 $22,558,296 $1,446,455 $1,425,959 $1,200,000 6
2023 $22,537,800 $469,489 $1,349,773 $1,100,000 7
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$23,350,778$22,558,296$22,537,800
Revenue$2,231,981$1,446,455$469,489
Expenses$1,439,499$1,425,959$1,349,773
Qualifying Distributions$1,249,145$1,261,521$1,186,720
Net Investment Income$2,041,627$1,282,017$384,723
Distributable Amount$1,274,974$1,230,226$1,248,317

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists these directors:

  • Dr Frank C Kimsey
  • Dr John F Boxell
  • Jonathon S Ransom

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Frank C. Kimsey

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $24K (2020) → $27K (2025)

  • John F. Boxell

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $19K (2020) → $22K (2025)

  • Jonathon S. Ransom

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Harold G. Robertson (2020–2023) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Dr Frank C Kimsey — Director: $27KDr Frank C KimseyDirector$27KDr John F Boxell — Director: $22KDr John F BoxellDirector$22K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $27K, to Dr Frank C Kimsey (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 701 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 757-4440

Frequently asked questions about Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr

How much does Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr give each year?

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 6 grants.

What is Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's typical grant size?

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $168,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr give grants?

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chattanooga, TN (5 grants).

Does Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's largest grantees?

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Chattanooga Tumor Clinic ($500,000), Erlanger Health Foundation ($285,000) and Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr?

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr reported $23.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 does Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr fund?

The foundation states that its direct charitable activity includes payments for indigent cancer patients, research, and oncology equipment. Its 2025 grants went to organizations providing cancer care and related services. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr?

The foundation 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 Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's EIN?

Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6034546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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