The Hurlburt Foundation Inc
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and states that awards are restricted to children’s health and education.
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Hurlburt Foundation Inc gave $355K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Florida. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $355,200
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,894
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,156,050
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (65% 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 Hurlburt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Applications are by letter to WF Hurlburt III; awards are restricted to children’s health and education.
- Review Cycle
- August 31.
- Deadline
- August 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Wf Hurlburt Iii
Mailing address: 3630 Beneva Oaks Dr, Sarasota, FL 34238
Phone: (941) 376-1713
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hurlburt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RC of Sarasota Southside Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 109 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 22% to recipients in Virginia. The remaining shares were 5% to Colorado, 4% to California, and 3% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hurlburt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $277K (2021) to $392K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RC of Sarasota Southside Foundation Sarasota, FL | Social Welfare | $35,000 |
| Elijah House Academy Richmond, VA | Social Welfare | $34,000 |
| Also for Youth Inc Sarasota, FL | Social Welfare | $30,000 |
| Florida State University Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Social Welfare | $30,000 |
| Camp for Dreams Bradenton, FL | Social Welfare | $30,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota, FL | Social Welfare | $27,000 |
| Lighthouse RVA Richmond, VA | Social Welfare | $27,000 |
| Capital City Youth Services Tallahassee, FL | To Remodel/Update the Community Kitchen | $21,000 |
| Foundation 4 Arts Tallahassee, FL | Social Welfare | $20,000 |
| The Frankie Woolwine Story Inc Henrico, VA | Educate Students Against Impaired or Distracted Driving | $18,000 |
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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 | $7,156,050 | $215,424 | $453,878 | $355,200 | 17 | $392,562 | $154,108 | $348,256 |
| 2023 | $7,129,104 | $867,226 | $456,813 | $342,000 | 18 | $379,206 | $150,968 | $285,008 |
| 2022 | $6,718,691 | $482,756 | $519,869 | $391,500 | 24 | $425,875 | $286,892 | $373,337 |
| 2021 | $6,755,804 | $811,960 | $384,544 | $276,800 | 25 | $310,695 | $403,475 | $402,926 |
| 2020 | $6,328,388 | $415,152 | $391,846 | $293,900 | 25 | — | $198,227 | $336,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hurlburt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $348K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its filing lists children’s health and education as restrictions on awards. Examples of supported organizations include Elijah House Academy, whose stated mission is to provide accessible, Christ-centered education for children in Richmond, and Capital City Youth Services, whose mission is to promote the healthy development of youth and families. Foundation 4 Arts says its mission is to teach young children about arts, education, music, dance, and entrepreneurship. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $355,200. Grants ranged from $4,200 to $35,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $35,000 to RC of Sarasota Southside Foundation; $34,000 to Elijah House Academy; $30,000 each to Also for Youth Inc, Florida State University Foundation, and Camp for Dreams; and $27,000 each to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Lighthouse RVA. Other grants included $21,000 to Capital City Youth Services for remodeling or updating a community kitchen, $20,000 to Foundation 4 Arts, and $17,800 to Rocky Mountain MS Center for MS research. Ashlies Embrace, whose stated mission is to provide CuddleCots to hospitals for parents dealing with stillbirth and infant loss, received $9,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean L Hurlburt, Wilbur F Hurlburt III, Michael Kline Jr, John S Bohatch, Herbert G Kanarick, Christina Colletti, and Sunshine Hurlburt as directors. Wilbur F Hurlburt III is listed as president and director; Michael Kline Jr as treasurer and director; John S Bohatch as director and legal advisor; and Christina Colletti as secretary and director. Andrew Colletti and Andrella Witkowski are listed as junior directors.
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc is led by Wilbur F. Hurlburt III, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wilbur F. Hurlburt III
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Christina Colletti
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Michael Kline Jr.
Treasurer & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
Vice President & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Sunshine Hurlburt
Vice President & Director
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Andrew Colletti
Junior Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Andrella Witkowski
Junior Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Herbert G. Kanarick
Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean L. Hurlburt
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John S. Bohatch
Director & Legal Advisor
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrella Kline (2022) — Junior Director
- Former: Michael H. Kline Sr. (2020–2021) — President & 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Michael Kline Jr (Treasurer & Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hurlburt Foundation Inc
How much does The Hurlburt Foundation Inc give each year?
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc gave $355K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $342K across 18 grants.
What is The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,894, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hurlburt Foundation Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Hurlburt Foundation Inc give grants?
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (4 grants), Tallahassee, FL (3 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does The Hurlburt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (14 grants).
Who are The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include RC of Sarasota Southside Foundation ($35,000), Elijah House Academy ($34,000) and Also for Youth Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hurlburt Foundation Inc?
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $393K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $348K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hurlburt Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its filing lists children’s health and education as restrictions on awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hurlburt Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Hurlburt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0795533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hurlburt Foundation Inc 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.
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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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