The Hurst Foundation
The Hurst Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan, established by Peter F. Hurst in 1955. It supports efforts to inspire lifelong learning, involve communities, and advance bold ideas, with stated priorities including education, community economic impact, health and wellness, and the arts.
The Hurst Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hurst Foundation gave $743K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $742,750
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -12.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,632
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,025
- Total assets
- $11,862,155
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hurst Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website directs applicants to submit completed materials by email. The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Submit by October 1 for consideration within the current calendar year. The website says decisions are generally made by December 1, except when an organization has an immediate funding need. As of September 28, 2026, the October 1, 2026 deadline is upcoming.
- Deadline
- Submit by October 1 for consideration within the current calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Hurst Foundation
Mailing address: 1600 Hatch Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 740-0333
Website: https://hurstfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hurst Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Shop Rat Foundation Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $616K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 234 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes investment in communities to support economic and educational development. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining reported shares were 1% each for South Dakota, Ohio, and California, with Washington, D.C. reported at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hurst Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 34 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $653K (2023) to $793K (2021). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $743K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shop Rat Foundation Inc Jackson, MI | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Jackson Interfaith Shelter Jackson, MI | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Lean Rocket Lab Jackson, MI | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Main Street Park Chelsea, MI | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Michigan Edge Jackson, MI | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Hillsdale College K-12 Hillsdale, MI | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Jackson YMCA Jackson, MI | Capital Campaign | $35,000 |
| Jackson County Parks Jackson, MI | Falls Renovation | $25,000 |
| Accelerate Jackson Jackson, MI | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Hot Air Jubilee Jackson, MI | General Operations | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,862,155 | $994,563 | $800,394 | $742,750 | 36 | $742,750 | $936,919 | $728,038 |
| 2024 | $11,667,383 | $1,047,246 | $748,526 | $694,650 | 41 | $694,650 | $993,370 | $676,214 |
| 2023 | $11,368,655 | $354,611 | $680,338 | $652,861 | 54 | $652,861 | $305,908 | $626,854 |
| 2022 | $11,694,382 | $346,953 | $752,874 | $672,425 | 53 | $672,425 | $312,055 | $656,367 |
| 2021 | $12,100,302 | $1,928,850 | $838,103 | $793,095 | 50 | $793,095 | $1,842,842 | $725,099 |
| 2020 | $11,004,463 | $578,449 | $720,677 | $667,576 | 45 | — | $542,102 | $617,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hurst Foundation reported a distributable amount of $728K 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
The foundation’s stated aspiration is “to inspire lifelong learning, involve our communities, and innovate bold ideas.” Its guidelines favor education that promotes self-sufficiency, economic impact in communities, health and wellness, and cultural expansion through the arts. It seeks 501(c)(3) organizations with sound resource use, plans for long-term sustainability without dependency on foundation support, effective leadership and communication of results, and collaboration with other organizations and funding partners.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. The Shop Rat Foundation describes its mission as introducing young people to manufacturing and professional trades through educational tools, curriculum, and outreach. Jackson Interfaith Shelter says it provides temporary shelter and essential resources to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Lean Rocket Lab describes a collaborative workspace offering educational programming, business resources, and access to capital. Jackson YMCA says its programs build healthy spirit, mind, and body.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $742,750. Grants ranged from $1,750 to $250,000, with a median of $5,025. The largest awards included $250,000 to The Shop Rat Foundation for general operations, $100,000 to Jackson Interfaith Shelter for general operations, $50,000 to Lean Rocket Lab for general operations, $50,000 to Main Street Park for general operations, and $35,000 each to Junior Achievement of Michigan Edge for general operations, Hillsdale College K-12, and Jackson YMCA for a capital campaign.
The foundation’s website says applications may be submitted at any time. Applicants are asked for a summary of 500 words or fewer describing the request, its community benefit, the foundation’s role, potential collaborators, and plans for self-sustainability. Other website-listed materials include proof of 501(c)(3) status, the current year’s annual budget compared with actuals, and a completed application listing all funding sources and the request’s size relative to the organization’s average annual budget. The foundation’s 2025 filing additionally lists a letter explaining the funding request and amount, a current financial statement and budget, a list of directors, other funding sources being approached for the project, and a copy of the tax-exemption letter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony P. Hurst as president and Carey Hurst Lefere and Dale Robert as trustees.
The Hurst Foundation is led by Anthony P. Hurst, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony P. Hurst
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Hurst Lefere
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Robert
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles T. Kuntzleman (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Hurst Foundation
How much does The Hurst Foundation give each year?
The Hurst Foundation gave $743K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $695K across 41 grants.
What is The Hurst Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hurst Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,025, and its average grant was $20,632, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hurst Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Hurst Foundation give grants?
The Hurst Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (23 grants).
Does The Hurst Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of The Hurst Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hurst Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hurst Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Shop Rat Foundation Inc ($250,000), Jackson Interfaith Shelter ($100,000) and Lean Rocket Lab ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hurst Foundation?
The Hurst Foundation reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $728K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hurst Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aspiration is “to inspire lifelong learning, involve our communities, and innovate bold ideas.” Its guidelines favor education that promotes self-sufficiency, economic impact in communities, health and wellness, and cultural expansion through the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hurst Foundation?
The website directs applicants to submit completed materials by email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hurst Foundation's EIN?
The Hurst Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6089457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Hurst Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hurst-foundation-morg_61eca0dc50dc48c3b08c8746336bfb79
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