The Hulston Family Foundation
The Hulston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It supports efforts related to children’s and families’ health, education and welfare, hunger and homelessness, and environmental preservation.
The Hulston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hulston Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Missouri. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,350,000
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,723
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $21,562,001
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (20 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% 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 Hulston Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The website directs applicants to submit an LOI online; full proposals are by invitation. The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and funds only preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The website says new applications will be accepted starting January 3, 2027, and that it is no longer accepting grants for 2026. Its 2026 proposal deadlines—June 1 for mid-year funding and October 1 for end-of-year funding—have passed. The website lists July and December as the board’s funding decision months.
- Deadline
- The website says new applications will be accepted starting January 3, 2027, and that it is no longer accepting grants…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1600 Genessee St Suite 318, Kansas City, MO 64102
Phone: (816) 916-5135
Website: https://hulstonfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Hulston Family Foundation
Who The Hulston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ozarks Food Harvest ($50K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($455,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 183 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website’s criteria for new requests require the organization to be based in Missouri and focused in West Central or Southwest Missouri. It specifies Greene, Dade and Christian Counties in the Springfield metro area or Jackson County in the Kansas City metro area, and says it will not accept applications from organizations based in Kansas, even if they provide services in Missouri. The website also says priority will be given to Jackson County and Greene County.
The 2024 filing data show that grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri (97%), Kansas (3%) and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hulston Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 44 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.0M (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $455,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest Springfield, MO | Ash Grove Food Pantry & Operations | $50,000 |
| Springfield Victory Mission Springfield, MO | Operations | $50,000 |
| Isabel's House Crisis Nursery Springfield, MO | Operations | $50,000 |
| CASA of Southwest Missouri Springfield, MO | Operations | $50,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets Kansas City, MO | Operations | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Springfield, MO | Operations | $30,000 |
| Amethyst Place Kansas City, MO | Operations | $30,000 |
| The Kitchen Inc Springfield, MO | Operations and Rare Breed Program | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Kansas City, MO | Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $21,562,001 | $2,101,821 | $1,665,342 | $1,350,000 | 47 | $1,553,575 | $1,981,390 | $1,877,148 |
| 2023 | $21,127,909 | $1,254,417 | $1,892,153 | $1,551,000 | 43 | $1,755,259 | $1,109,524 | $1,714,377 |
| 2022 | $21,764,474 | $655,342 | $1,655,821 | $1,393,000 | 40 | $1,588,435 | $604,942 | $1,721,262 |
| 2021 | $22,780,027 | $782,561 | $1,724,274 | $1,390,000 | 32 | $1,598,074 | $656,236 | $1,758,009 |
| 2020 | $23,768,908 | $7,128,565 | $1,271,984 | $1,040,000 | 21 | — | $607,311 | $1,187,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hulston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of health, education and welfare services for children and families, alleviate hunger and homelessness, and protect and preserve the natural environment in its communities. Its stated areas of interest are child welfare, education, environmental stewardship, foster youth and hunger relief.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate these fields. Springfield Victory Mission says it serves people experiencing homelessness or other challenging circumstances through restoration programs, workforce development, outreach, shelter and a food pantry. Kanbe’s Markets says it redirects excess food to communities facing food insecurity. The James River Basin Partnership says its mission is to improve and protect water quality in the James River watershed and Table Rock Lake.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $1,350,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable awards included $300,000 to Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for donor-advised funds; $55,000 to Cox Health Foundation for Hulston Cancer Center; and $50,000 each to Ozarks Food Harvest, the University of Missouri Law School Foundation, Springfield Victory Mission, Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery, CASA of Southwest Missouri, an individual recipient Community College and Kanbe’s Markets. The listed purposes included food pantry and operations support, veterans clinics, scholarships and general operations.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an online process that begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI); proposals are by invitation only. The website says LOIs may be submitted at any time and that it attempts to respond within 30 days. If invited to submit a proposal, applicants may be asked to participate in a site visit. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations, have a record of effectiveness and good management, and maintain sound, transparent finances. Requests must align with the foundation’s stated interests and include well-defined plans and measurable goals. The foundation funds operational expenses and new projects, but does not accept first-time requests over $25,000 or requests exceeding 10% of an organization’s operating budget. It does not accept capital-campaign requests from organizations without an ongoing relationship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John L Hulston as president and trustee; Lorrie Hulston Corvin as secretary and trustee; John P Hulston as treasurer and trustee; and Joseph F Hulston as trustee.
The Hulston Family Foundation is led by John P Hulston, President, Trustee, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P Hulston
President, Trustee, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Joseph F Hulston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Lorrie Hulston Corvin
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $60K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Lorrie Hulston Corvin (Sec./trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hulston Family Foundation
How much does The Hulston Family Foundation give each year?
The Hulston Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 43 grants.
What is The Hulston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hulston Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,723, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hulston Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Hulston Family Foundation give grants?
The Hulston Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (18 grants) and Springfield, MO (14 grants).
Does The Hulston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of The Hulston Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (33 grants).
Who are The Hulston Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hulston Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ozarks Food Harvest ($50,000), Springfield Victory Mission ($50,000) and Isabel's House Crisis Nursery ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($455,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hulston Family Foundation?
The Hulston Family Foundation reported $21.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 The Hulston Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of health, education and welfare services for children and families, alleviate hunger and homelessness, and protect and preserve the natural environment in its communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hulston Family Foundation?
The website directs applicants to submit an LOI online; full proposals are by invitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hulston Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hulston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1781350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hulston Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hulston Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hulston-family-foundation-morg_0e81bb0b62d24527802194f4a83bd925
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