Hurston Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hurston Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in North Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was down from $146,100 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,000 | 13 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $146,100 | 13 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 7 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Hurston Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brehm Foundation | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Zebrin Foundation | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Association for Autism and Neurodiv | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Spiral Foundation | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Natural Resource Concil | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| ACLU | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Hurston
- Steven J Dennen
Questions people ask
Does Hurston Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hurston Family Foundation Inc give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Hurston Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Hurston (Vice Pres.) and Steven J Dennen (Treasurer/Se).