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Hurston Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NORTH ANDOVER, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Jonathan Ackerman. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have decreased from $3.2M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Massachusetts, Tennessee, Illinois. According to available records, Hurston Family Foundation Inc. has made 40 grants totaling $637K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $147K and $340K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $340K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $40K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hurston Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, TN.
Hurston Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $637K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $40K.
Hurston Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hurston Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NORTH ANDOVER, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Hurston | VICE PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven J Dennen | TREASURER/SE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan P Kenney | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$179K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$147K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$69K
Distribution Amount
$144K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$637K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazarus HouseCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lawrence, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of LawrenceCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Lawrence, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Professional Center For Child DevelCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Andover, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Shriners'Hospital For ChildrenCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fryeburg Academy FundCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Fryeburg, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Tunnels To TowersCHARITABLE PURPAOSE | State Island, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Crossing Life ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Windham, NH | $10K | 2023 |
| Uja FederationCHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Girls And Boys Club Of Greater DerrCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Derry, NH | $5K | 2023 |
| Serving Stars IncCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Saddle Brook, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Kick Karate IncCHARITABLR PURPOSE | Salem, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Challenge Unlimited At IronstoneCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Andover, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Professional Center For ChildCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Andover, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| K9s For WarriorsCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mayfield KyCHARITABLE PURPOSE | Mayfield, KY | $10K | 2021 |