The Hurley-Trammell Foundation
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation is a private foundation based in Salisbury, North Carolina. It makes grants to organizations, including educational institutions and community improvement organizations.
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hurley-Trammell Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $181K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,270,254
- +1422.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $181,465
- +2944.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Hurley-Trammell Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing states that applicants should contact Geraldine T. Hurley and submit a letter with supporting information. Award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Geraldine T Hurley
Mailing address: 16 Pine Tree Road, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 636-2289
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hurley-Trammell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundation of the Carolinas ($1.2M). Together the top 7 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 79 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hurley-Trammell Foundation gives
- Giving grew 184% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $83K (2024) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation of the Carolinas Charlotte, NC | Community Improvement | $1,218,754 |
| Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC | Education | $20,000 |
| Catawba College Salisbury, NC | Education | $15,000 |
| Rufty Holmes Senior Center Salisbury, NC | Community Improvement | $10,000 |
| Next Generation Salisbury, NC | Community Improvement | $5,000 |
| Rowan Musem Salisbury, NC | Education | $1,000 |
| Three Rivers Land Trust Salisbury, NC | Community Improvement | $500 |
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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 | — | — | $1,272,854 | $1,270,254 | 7 | $1,270,254 | — | $51,235 |
| 2024 | $1,272,845 | — | $95,248 | $83,450 | 14 | $83,450 | — | $64,820 |
| 2023 | $1,368,093 | $479,135 | $160,606 | $150,000 | 17 | $150,000 | $415,743 | $64,816 |
| 2022 | $1,049,564 | $600,762 | $462,591 | $446,894 | 17 | $446,894 | $544,864 | $31,778 |
| 2021 | $911,393 | $1,102,286 | $793,893 | $791,523 | 24 | $791,523 | $939,528 | $13,076 |
| 2020 | $603,000 | $207,445 | $146,804 | $144,500 | 26 | — | $141,226 | $29,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hurley-Trammell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Pfeiffer University and Catawba College, which describe their work as providing education, and for Three Rivers Land Trust, whose mission is to protect and conserve land, natural areas, rural landscapes, family farms, and historic places in North Carolina’s heartland. Other 2025 recipients included organizations identified with community improvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $1,270,254. The grants ranged from $500 to $1,218,754, with a median of $10,000. The largest award was $1,218,754 to the Foundation of the Carolinas for community improvement. Other notable awards included $20,000 to Pfeiffer University and $15,000 to Catawba College, both for education, and $10,000 to Rufty Holmes Senior Center for community improvement.
The foundation reported 14 grants totaling $83,450 in 2024 and 17 grants totaling $150,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Geraldine T. Hurley as chairman and Linda Alexander as director.
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation is led by Geraldine T. Hurley, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geraldine T. Hurley
Chairman
Chairman & Secretary → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Weaver Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anna Holmes Hurley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Eason (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gordon P. Hurley (2020–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Hurley-Trammell Foundation
How much does The Hurley-Trammell Foundation give each year?
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 14 grants.
What is The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $181,465, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hurley-Trammell Foundation give grants?
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salisbury, NC (5 grants).
Does The Hurley-Trammell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Improvement" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Foundation of the Carolinas ($1,218,754), Pfeiffer University ($20,000) and Catawba College ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Hurley-Trammell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hurley-Trammell Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Hurley-Trammell Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Hurley-Trammell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's EIN?
The Hurley-Trammell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1576470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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