Private foundation · EIN 26-0581018 · North Andover, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hurston Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $130K total, median $20K. 71% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$130K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brehm FoundationCarbondale, ILCharitable purpose$40K
Zebrin FoundationCambridge, MACharitable purpose$20K
Association for Autism and NeurodivWatertown, MACharitable purpose$20K
Spiral FoundationNewton, MACharitable purpose$20K
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenteBoston, MACharitable purpose$10K
Natural Resource ConcilAlbany, NYCharitable purpose$10K
ACLUBoston, MACharitable purpose$10K

By state: Massachusetts 5 · Illinois 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Hurston Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in North Andover, Massachusetts, administered in care of Jonathan Ackerman, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Hurston Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hurston Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 7 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Hurston Family Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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