The Hurst Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hurst Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $742,750 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,025 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$742,750
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,025
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $694,650 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $652,861 | 54 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $694,650 | 41 | $14.5 million |
| 2025 | $742,750 | 36 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Hurst Foundation 1600 Hatch Rd, Jackson, MI 49201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (517) 740-0333 |
| What to submit | See below |
| Deadlines | October 1 |
| Restrictions | Letter describing reason for requesting funding and amount current financial statement budget list of directors other sources you are requesting funding from for this project copy of tax exemption letter |
What The Hurst Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 32 | $720,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $4,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shop Rat Foundation Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| Jackson Interfaith Shelter | General operations | $100,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $50,000 |
| Main Street Park | General operations | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Michigan Edge | General operations | $35,000 |
| Hillsdale College K-12 | General operations | $35,000 |
| Jackson YMCA | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Jackson County Parks | Falls renovation | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $15,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $15,000 |
| Compassionate Ministries | General operations | $12,500 |
| St George Foundation for the Classi | General operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lost Rail Museum | General operations | $8,500 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Fund | Construction of national monument | $7,500 |
| Liberty Aviation Museum | General operations | $7,500 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | General operations | $5,250 |
| College and Career Access Center | General operations | $5,050 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson | Mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Together We Can M Ake A Difference | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tompkins Center Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Waterloo Area Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Pioneer Home Education | Genereal operations | $4,750 |
| Ssi Student Statesmanship Institute | General operations | $4,750 |
| Ronald MC Donald House | General operations | $4,500 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | General operations | $4,500 |
| Prager University Foundation | General operations | $4,250 |
| St Luke Clinic | Health care for non-insured ind | $3,500 |
| Jackson County Parks | General operations | $3,500 |
| Aim Accuracy in Media | General operations | $3,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $3,000 |
| JXN Community Fund | General operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | General operations | $2,450 |
| Kiwanis Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jackson County Parks | Bike trail | $2,000 |
| Jackson Daffodil Society | General purpose | $1,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony P Hurst
- Carey Hurst Lefere
- Dale Robert
Questions people ask
Does The Hurst Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1.
How much does The Hurst Foundation give?
$742,750 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,025.
Who runs The Hurst Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anthony P Hurst (President), Carey Hurst Lefere (Trustee) and Dale Robert (Trustee).
What does The Hurst Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.