The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun is a private foundation based in Laytonsville, Maryland. In 2024, it awarded 36 grants totaling $324,500 to charitable organizations working in areas that included health care, legal justice, religion, welfare, and culture.
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun at a glance
In short: The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun gave $325K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state New York. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,500
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,014
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $4,894,268
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22509 Griffith Drive, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Phone: (301) 980-7833
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union ($35K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, New York received 38%, DC 20%, Washington 12%, Maryland 10%, and Illinois 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 36 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2020) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | Legal Justice | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Health Care | $35,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Religious | $31,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hagerstown, MD | Health Care | $30,000 |
| Weill-Cornell Medical Center New York, NY | Health Care | $30,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Seattle, WA | Health Care | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Chicago, IL | Health Care | $15,000 |
| Naral Pro Choice America Washington, DC | General | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Legal Justice | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Welfare | $12,000 |
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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 | $4,894,268 | $539,510 | $399,795 | $324,500 | 36 | $324,500 | $212,568 | $304,957 |
| 2023 | $4,754,553 | $385,382 | $354,029 | $297,500 | 36 | $297,500 | $197,002 | $270,667 |
| 2022 | $4,723,200 | $1,847,065 | $308,926 | $248,500 | 35 | $248,500 | $95,308 | $264,352 |
| 2021 | $3,767,211 | $424,608 | $351,917 | $285,500 | 35 | $285,500 | $113,579 | $257,524 |
| 2020 | $3,694,520 | $317,548 | $299,561 | $241,000 | 27 | — | $44,233 | $234,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun reported a distributable amount of $305K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for health care organizations, legal and civil-liberties organizations, and organizations working in areas such as religion, culture, and welfare.
Among its recipients, the American Civil Liberties Union describes its mission as advancing civil liberties and legal rights. The Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop the defamation of Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment for all. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes itself as working with communities to dismantle white supremacy and advance human rights. WNET says it provides public-service media and learning experiences. Other recipients’ stated missions include advancing clean-energy policy, protecting the natural and human environment, supporting end-of-life choices, and promoting rainforest conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $324,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $35,000, with a median of $4,500.
Among the largest awards were $35,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union and $35,000 to Planned Parenthood; $31,000 to the Anti-Defamation League; $30,000 each to Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill-Cornell Medical Center; and $20,000 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and the Southern Poverty Law Center, and $12,000 to Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Lin, David S Pearlstein, Frank Forte Jr, and Laurie Pearlstein as directors.
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Pearlstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Forte Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Lin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie Pearlstein
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lewis K. Kest (2020–2021) — Director
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 The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun
How much does The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun give each year?
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun gave $325K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $298K across 36 grants.
What is The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's typical grant size?
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $9,014, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun give grants?
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Seattle, WA (5 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (3 grants).
Does The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun give general operating support?
Yes: 28% of The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health Care" (8 grants), "Religious" (7 grants) and "Welfare" (4 grants).
Who are The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's largest grantees?
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's largest 2024 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union ($35,000), Planned Parenthood ($35,000) and Anti-Defamation League ($31,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun?
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $305K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health care organizations, legal and civil-liberties organizations, and organizations working in areas such as religion, culture, and welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's EIN?
The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1835729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Dr Maxwell Hurston Family Foun 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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