The Hurst Foundation
The Hurst Foundation is a private foundation established in 1955 and based in Jackson, Michigan. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it has been tax-exempt since July 1957. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on community-based philanthropy in the Jackson area.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$695K
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
41
-24.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+40.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Hurst Foundation operates around three core passions:
To Inspire: Striving to inspire citizens to take action and initiative for themselves and the betterment of their community.
To Involve: Standing for initiating investments in communities to stimulate economic and educational development.
To Innovate: Seeking creative means to empower individuals who wish to fulfill their visions for the communities they cherish.
Primary Funding Priorities
The foundation places preference on programs and projects that align with the following areas:
- Cultural expansion through support of all expressions of the arts
- Health and wellness initiatives for citizens
- Economic impact for the support of communities
- Education that empowers and promotes self-sufficiency
Grantmaking
The Hurst Foundation prides itself on open-minded and flexible grant-making capabilities. The foundation seeks to fund 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate:
How to Apply
The foundation maintains a formal grant application process with published guidelines and application steps available on its website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Hurst Foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Jackson, Michigan and the surrounding Jackson County area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $11.7 million
- Total Revenues: $1.05 million
- Total Expenses: $749,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $256,493
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY P HURST | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| CAREY HURST LEFERE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DALE ROBERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the Hurst Foundation made 45 grants, demonstrating active and consistent grantmaking activity in support of its priority areas across Jackson and the surrounding region.
Hurst establishes 2 endowments of $100K through schools foundation | NewsRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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