The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $414K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,585
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,655
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,655
- Total assets
- $413,969
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muscular Dystrophy Association ($3K). Together the top 7 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $22K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muscular Dystrophy Association Chicago, IL | General Operating | $2,655 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | General Operating | $2,655 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Operating | $2,655 |
| Humane Society of Leflore County Greenwood, MS | General Operating | $2,655 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating | $2,655 |
| Greenwood Salvation Army Greenwood, MS | General Operating | $2,655 |
| American Lung Association Brookefield, WI | General Operating | $2,655 |
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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 | $413,969 | $24,213 | $25,180 | $18,585 | 7 | $22,216 | $21,334 | $22,798 |
| 2024 | $415,275 | $17,099 | $23,947 | $17,297 | 7 | $20,842 | $14,318 | $22,130 |
| 2023 | $421,963 | $24,774 | $24,545 | $18,452 | 7 | $21,830 | $22,263 | $20,674 |
| 2022 | $421,749 | $23,123 | $28,154 | $21,616 | 7 | $25,171 | $20,496 | $22,003 |
| 2021 | $426,792 | $29,435 | $27,168 | $19,740 | 7 | $23,655 | $26,449 | $25,532 |
| 2020 | $424,540 | $29,937 | $26,194 | $19,551 | 7 | — | $27,268 | $23,385 |
| 2019 | $420,685 | $14,388 | $25,228 | $19,292 | 7 | — | $11,438 | $22,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust
How much does The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust give each year?
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust gave $19K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
What is The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,655, and its average grant was $2,655, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust give grants?
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's top state is Mississippi, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (14%) and Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenwood, MS (2 grants).
Does The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Muscular Dystrophy Association ($2,655), American Cancer Society ($2,655) and American Heart Association ($2,655), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust?
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust reported $414K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6216582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 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 May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Phyllis I Hurst Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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