The Hulston Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1781350 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $225,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Health Foundation | Springfield, MO | Hulston Cancer Center | $416,667 |
| Salvation Army | Springfield, MO | Operations | $400,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Fdn | Kansas City, MO | Donor Advised Funds | $300,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Donor Advised Funds | $225,000 |
| Univ MO Law School Foundation | Columbia, MO | Veterans Clinics | $50,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $50,000 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College | Springfield, MO | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $25,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $25,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food Network | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $20,000 |
| Missouri Prairie Foundation | Mexico, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Pawsparity Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Variety of Greater Kansas City Tent | Kansas City, MO | Operations | $10,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Kansas Ci | Kansas City, KS | General fund | $5,000 |
| Raytown Christian Church | Raytown, MO | Operations | $2,500 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($250,060). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,849,227 | 29 |
| 2024 | $1,350,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $1,551,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632519349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1781350
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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