Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Stanford, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,817 and the largest $17,808. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,817
- Largest grant$17,808
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,499 the year before.
67% 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 | $49,540 | 9 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,499 | 6 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Powell Becker 103 Central Ave, Stanford, MT 59479-0000 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 566-2238 |
| What to submit | Letter of application including name of school planning to attend. |
| Deadlines | July 1 each year |
| Restrictions | Restricted to graduates of stanford high school, stanford, mt. Restricted to attendance at protestant schools, vocational or tech schools. |
What Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 4 | $39,800 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,817 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $4,318 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,065 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Msu-Bozeman | Scholarships | $17,808 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $11,685 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Scholarship | $5,817 |
| New Mexico State University | Scholarship | $5,817 |
| U of M-Western | Scholarships | $4,490 |
| Frontier School of the Bible | Scholarship | $4,318 |
| University of Phoenix | Scholarship | $4,065 |
Officers and trustees
- Powell Becker
- Timothy Dolphay
- Presbyterian Church Minister
Questions people ask
Does Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1 each year.
How much does Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,817.
Who runs Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Powell Becker (Trustee), Timothy Dolphay (Trustee) and Presbyterian Church Minister (Trustee).
What does Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.