Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr
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.
Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,180,000
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $168,571
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $23,350,778
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 757-4440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 35 (31%).
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
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Tumor Clinic Chattanooga, TN | To provide cancer-related services to the underserved cancer patient population in the chattanooga region. | $500,000 |
| Erlanger Health Foundation Chattanooga, TN | To fund low dose ct lung screenings for unisured patients | $285,000 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Chattanooga, TN | To fund free psycho-oncology, industrial arts, family programs and occupational therapy services for children with cancer. | $150,000 |
| Chi Memorial Foundation Chattanooga, TN | To be used toward indigent cancer patient screenings. To help provide anew breath easy mobile lung screening coach | $150,000 |
| Welcome Home of Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | To fund 2020 caregiving program for indigent cancer patients | $50,000 |
| St Judes Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To Fund Proton Therapy Treatment and Research | $25,000 |
| The Happy Shoes Project Ooltewah, TN | To Fund Indigent Cancer Patients | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,350,778 | $2,231,981 | $1,439,499 | $1,180,000 | 7 | $1,249,145 | $2,041,627 | $1,274,974 |
| 2024 | $22,558,296 | $1,446,455 | $1,425,959 | $1,200,000 | 6 | $1,261,521 | $1,282,017 | $1,230,226 |
| 2023 | $22,537,800 | $469,489 | $1,349,773 | $1,100,000 | 7 | $1,186,720 | $384,723 | $1,248,317 |
| 2022 | $23,418,084 | $2,553,293 | $1,930,217 | $1,651,948 | 8 | $1,734,181 | $2,159,771 | $1,347,254 |
| 2021 | $22,795,008 | $2,160,442 | $1,531,452 | $1,300,001 | 7 | — | $1,999,049 | $1,290,274 |
| 2020 | $22,166,018 | $1,563,104 | $1,309,169 | $1,080,000 | 6 | — | $1,406,797 | $1,185,779 |
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.
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:
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
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2020–2025
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