The Hurst Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Michigan · EIN 38-6089457 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE HURST FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 HATCH RD, JACKSON MI 49201 |
| Phone | 5177400333 |
| Form and materials | SEE BELOW |
| 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 |
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
13% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shop Rat Foundation Inc | Jackson, MI | General operations | $250,000 |
| Jackson Interfaith Shelter | Jackson, MI | General operations | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College K-12 | Hillsdale, MI | General operations | $35,000 |
| Jackson YMCA | Jackson, MI | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Jackson County Parks | Jackson, MI | Falls renovation | $25,000 |
| Compassionate Ministries | Jackson, MI | General operations | $12,500 |
| St George Foundation for the Classi | Munith, MI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lost Rail Museum | Grass Lake, MI | General operations | $8,500 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Fund | Custer, SD | Construction of national monument | $7,500 |
| Liberty Aviation Museum | Port Clinton, OH | General operations | $7,500 |
| College and Career Access Center | Jackson, MI | General operations | $5,050 |
| Tompkins Center Historical Society | Rives Junction, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Waterloo Area Historical Society | Stockbridge, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Ssi Student Statesmanship Institute | Lansing, MI | General operations | $4,750 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | General operations | $4,500 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General operations | $4,250 |
| St Luke Clinic | Jackson, MI | Health care for non-insured ind | $3,500 |
| Jackson County Parks | Jackson, MI | General operations | $3,500 |
| Jxn Community Fund | Jackson, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Foundation | Jackson, MI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jackson County Parks | Jackson, MI | Bike trail | $2,000 |
| Jackson Daffodil Society | Jackson, MI | General purpose | $1,750 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($207,950). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $742,750 | 36 |
| 2024 | $694,650 | 41 |
| 2023 | $652,861 | 54 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611829349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6089457
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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