The Hulston Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hulston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$40.3 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 43 | $36.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 47 | $40.3 million |
How to apply
The Hulston Family Foundation 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.
What The Hulston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 44 | $1.3 million |
| Kansas | 2 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Fdn | Donor Advised Funds | $300,000 |
| Cox Health Foundation | Hulston Cancer Center | $55,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest | Ash Grove Food Pantry & Operations | $50,000 |
| Univ MO Law School Foundation | Veterans Clinics | $50,000 |
| Springfield Victory Mission | Operations | $50,000 |
| Isabel's House Crisis Nursery | Operations | $50,000 |
| CASA of Southwest Missouri | Operations | $50,000 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Kanbe's Markets | Operations | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $30,000 |
| Amethyst Place | Operations | $30,000 |
| The Kitchen Inc | Operations and Rare Breed Program | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operations | $25,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Kansas City | Operations | $25,000 |
| Reach out and Read KC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Pete's Garden | Operations | $25,000 |
| James River Basin Partnership | Projects | $25,000 |
| Heart of America Shakespeare Festiv | Operations | $25,000 |
| Union Station KC | Planetarium Improvements | $25,000 |
| Good Equity Initiative | Operations | $25,000 |
| Generations Village | Operations | $25,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of the Ozarks | Operations | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Home Fire Relief | $20,000 |
| Christo Rey KC | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Community Assistance CouncilLincWor | Operations | $20,000 |
| ReStart Inc | Homeless Services | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Operations | $20,000 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agricultu | Operations | $20,000 |
| Youth Volunteer Corps of Greater KC | Operations | $15,000 |
| Lost and Found Grief Center | General fund | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of AmericaOzark Trails C | ScoutReach program | $15,000 |
| Synergy Services | Operations | $15,000 |
| Missouri Prairie Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ozarks Area Community Action Corp | Operations | $10,000 |
| Hopecam | Operations | $10,000 |
| Big BrothersBig Sisters of the Ozar | Operations | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Free Eye Clinic | Operations | $10,000 |
| Earth Day Springfield Festival | Operations | $10,000 |
| Adoption Beyond | Operations | $10,000 |
| Lead to Read KC | Operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Hulston
- Lorrie Hulston Corvin
- John P Hulston
- Joseph F Hulston
Questions people ask
Does The Hulston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hulston Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Hulston Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John L Hulston (Pres./trustee), Lorrie Hulston Corvin (Sec./trustee), John P Hulston (Treas/trustee) and Joseph F Hulston (Trustee).
What does The Hulston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.