The Hurlbert Family Foundation
The Hurlbert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Alpharetta, Georgia. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists 15 grants totaling $196,000.
The Hurlbert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hurlbert Family Foundation gave $196K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,000
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,067
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,002,005
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% 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 Hurlbert Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the application form and materials are flexible, with no deadlines or award restrictions.
- Contact
Mailing address: NA, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Phone: (770) 998-7758
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hurlbert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A Christian Ministry in the Natl P ($35K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (31%), Colorado (18%), and Pennsylvania (14%), followed by Texas (8%) and Massachusetts (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in Georgia, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hurlbert Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $152K (2020) to $196K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Christian Ministry in the Natl P Greenwood Village, CO | General | $35,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | General | $28,000 |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Houston Area Parkinsons Society Houston, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund Wellesley Hills, MA | General | $13,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Resea New York, NY | General | $13,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General | $12,000 |
| Salvation Army Atlanta, GA | General | $9,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | General | $8,000 |
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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 | $1,002,005 | $226,945 | $197,902 | $196,000 | 15 | $196,000 | $226,945 | $187,975 |
| 2023 | $974,890 | $79,083 | $187,665 | $186,000 | 13 | $186,000 | $79,083 | $178,991 |
| 2022 | $1,084,574 | $64,519 | $179,253 | $178,000 | 15 | $178,000 | $64,519 | $171,477 |
| 2021 | $1,198,503 | $52,432 | $192,684 | $192,000 | 16 | $192,000 | $52,432 | $186,245 |
| 2020 | $1,352,626 | $57,910 | $152,552 | $152,000 | 14 | — | $57,910 | $147,658 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hurlbert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in cancer research, Alzheimer’s research, Parkinson’s support, theological education, and other charitable activities. For example, Cancer Research Institute describes its mission as advancing cancer immunotherapy through scientific discovery and global collaboration. Scarlet Hope describes its mission as transitioning women out of the adult entertainment industry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $196,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $12,000. The largest awards included $35,000 to A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, $28,000 to Cancer Research Institute, $25,000 to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and $15,000 each to Houston Area Parkinsons Society and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Other listed recipients included Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, each receiving $13,000; Duke University, $12,000; and the Salvation Army, $9,000.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no contact, flexible application form and materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Jean Volpe as president and James G. Hurlbert as treasurer.
The Hurlbert Family Foundation is led by Mary Jean Volpe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Jean Volpe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James G. Hurlbert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Hurlbert Family Foundation
How much does The Hurlbert Family Foundation give each year?
The Hurlbert Family Foundation gave $196K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 13 grants.
What is The Hurlbert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hurlbert Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,067, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hurlbert Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Hurlbert Family Foundation give grants?
The Hurlbert Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Pennsylvania (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Hurlbert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hurlbert Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hurlbert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hurlbert Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include A Christian Ministry in the Natl P ($35,000), Cancer Research Institute ($28,000) and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hurlbert Family Foundation?
The Hurlbert Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hurlbert Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in cancer research, Alzheimer’s research, Parkinson’s support, theological education, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hurlbert Family Foundation?
The filing says the application form and materials are flexible, with no deadlines or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hurlbert Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hurlbert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0134216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Hurlbert Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hurlbert-family-foundation-morg_5cd11b9077eb438dbb1d34b45a6cfb93
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