The Hurford Foundation Jayne M Kurzman
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3394688 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$305K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Foreign Policy Association | New York, NY | Support great decisions high school teachers institute ($50,000) and the john B. hurford lecture ($25,000) | $75,000 |
| Freedom House | Washington, DC | Support related to press and media freedoms | $50,000 |
| The Rockfeller University | New Y Ork, NY | Support science and diplomacy initiative | $40,000 |
| East Coast Greenway Alliance | Durham, NC | Support to complete a linear park segment by the united nations over the east river | $15,000 |
| One to World | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Science and society initiative | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $828,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600869349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3394688
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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