Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $20,000. 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$69,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $60,000 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 | $60,000 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes 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 Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $33,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $19,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Hope Academy | Student awards & middle school | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest | General | $10,000 |
| Mason Classical Academy | General | $7,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Parker Health Clinic | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theatre | General | $4,250 |
| Stratford Festival | General | $4,250 |
| Writers Theatre | General | $4,250 |
| Howard Young Medical Foundation | General | $4,250 |
| Legal Aid Society | General | $2,000 |
| Alexandria Symphony Orchestra | General | $2,000 |
| Mothers Home | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elisabeth Hurckes
- Timothy Hurckes
- Richard Wenzel
- Richard Hurckes
Questions people ask
Does Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elisabeth Hurckes (Trustee), Timothy Hurckes (Trustee), Richard Wenzel (Trustee) and Richard Hurckes (Trustee).
What does Richard W & Mary Louise Hurckes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.