Hurst Sorenson Memorial Fund
Historical FunderStanford, Montana · EIN 81-0372356 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,318 and $11,685.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | POWELL BECKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 CENTRAL AVE, STANFORD MT 594790000 |
| Phone | 4065662238 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Msu-Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | Scholarships | $17,808 |
| Msu-Great Falls | Great Falls, MT | Scholarships | $11,685 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Scholarship | $5,817 |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | Scholarship | $5,817 |
| U of M-Western | Dillon, MT | Scholarships | $4,490 |
| Frontier School of the Bible | LA Grange, WY | Scholarship | $4,318 |
| University of Phoenix | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $4,065 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $50,499 | 6 |
| 2023 | $49,540 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349102113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0372356
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.