The Hurford Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hurford Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $305,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$305,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $410,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $828,000 | 9 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 8 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $305,000 | 8 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
The Hurford 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 Hurford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $155,000 |
| New York | 4 | $135,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy | General support | $100,000 |
| Foreign Policy Association | Support great decisions high school teachers institute ($50,000) and the john b. Hurford lecture ($25,000) | $75,000 |
| Freedom House | Support related to press and media freedoms | $50,000 |
| The Rockfeller University | Support science and diplomacy initiative | $40,000 |
| East Coast Greenway Alliance | Support to complete a linear park segment by the united nations over the east river | $15,000 |
| One to World | General support | $10,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Science and society initiative | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jayne M Kurzman
- William W Priest Jr
- Jennifer Hurford
Questions people ask
Does The Hurford Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hurford Foundation give?
$305,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs The Hurford Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jayne M Kurzman (President), William W Priest Jr (Treasurer) and Jennifer Hurford (Secretary).
What does The Hurford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.