How to apply
See below Contact: The Hurst Foundation, 1600 Hatch Rd, Jackson, Mi, 5177400333 Deadlines: OCTOBER 1 Restrictions: Letter describing reason for requesting funding and amount current financial statement budget list of directors other sources you are requesting funding from for this project copy of tax exemption letter
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shop Rat Foundation IncJackson, MI | General operations | $250K |
| Jackson Interfaith ShelterJackson, MI | General operations | $100K |
| Lean Rocket LabJackson, MI | General operations | $50K |
| Main Street ParkChelsea, MI | General operations | $50K |
| Junior Achievement of Michigan EdgeJackson, MI | General operations | $35K |
| Hillsdale College K-12Hillsdale, MI | General operations | $35K |
| Jackson YMCAJackson, MI | Capital campaign | $35K |
| Jackson County ParksJackson, MI | Falls renovation | $25K |
| Accelerate JacksonJackson, MI | General operations | $15K |
| Hot Air JubileeJackson, MI | General operations | $15K |
| Compassionate MinistriesJackson, MI | General operations | $13K |
| St George Foundation for the ClassiMunith, MI | General operations | $10K |
| Hope KitchenJackson, MI | General operations | $10K |
| Lost Rail MuseumGrass Lake, MI | General operations | $8,500 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial FundCuster, SD | Construction of national monument | $7,500 |
| Liberty Aviation MuseumPort Clinton, OH | General operations | $7,500 |
| Jackson Friendly HomeJackson, MI | General operations | $5,250 |
| College and Career Access CenterJackson, MI | General operations | $5,050 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of JacksonJackson, MI | Mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Together We Can M Ake a DifferenceJackson, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tompkins Center Historical SocietyRives Junction, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Waterloo Area Historical SocietyStockbridge, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Pioneer Home EducationJackson, MI | Genereal operations | $4,750 |
| Ssi Student Statesmanship InstituteLansing, MI | General operations | $4,750 |
| Ronald Mc Donald HouseAnn Arbor, MI | General operations | $4,500 |
| Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MI | General operations | $4,500 |
| Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA | General operations | $4,250 |
| St Luke ClinicJackson, MI | Health care for non-insured ind | $3,500 |
| Jackson County ParksJackson, MI | General operations | $3,500 |
| Aim Accuracy in MediaWashington, DC | General operations | $3,000 |
| Isaiahs HubJackson, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Jxn Community FundJackson, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Jackson ChoraleJackson, MI | General operations | $2,450 |
| Kiwanis FoundationJackson, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jackson County ParksJackson, MI | Bike trail | $2,000 |
| Jackson Daffodil SocietyJackson, MI | General purpose | $1,750 |
By state: Michigan 32 · South Dakota 1 · Ohio 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Hurst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Michigan, administered in care of Anthony P Hurst, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hurst Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See below Deadlines: OCTOBER 1.
How much does Hurst Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $743K across 36 grants, a median of $5,025.
Where does Hurst Foundation give?
Michigan (32 grants), South Dakota (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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