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Private foundation · EIN 95-3789957

The Hurd Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

The Hurd Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $102K in grants and contributions paid across 23 grants, with $1.06M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Cambridge in America, American Film Institute and Arizona State University Foundation.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Cambridge in AmericaNew York, NYTo Help Foster Philantrhopic Engagement$50,000
American Film InstituteLos Angeles, CACelebrating the Execellence of Art and Create Education Incentives$10,000
Arizona State University FoundationTempe, AZSupport Education$10,000
CrewWashington, DCDemocracy Investigation and Conservation$7,000
Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center IncSag Harbor, NYPresenting the History of Movies While Preserving the Communal Experience$6,000
The ConversationWaltham, MAPreserving Public Discourse$5,220
Media Matters for AmericaWashington, DCTo Support the Correction of Misinformation in the U.s. Media$5,000
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MAIndependent Science$2,594
Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CAArt Conservation$2,500
WikimediaSan Francisco, CAPeservation of Information$1,456
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNTo Help the Advance Education$1,132
Give a Kid a DreamNew York, NYSupporting Underprivileged Youth$1,050
Pro Publica IncNew York, NYTo Expose the Betrayals of Public Trust$1,035
Mt Free PressHelena, MTSupport Investigative Journalism$1,027
Jewish Center for JusticeLos Angeles, CATo Empower Leaders to Build a More Compassionate and Just Society$1,000
The Associated PressNew York, NYTo Advance Journalism$1,000
BallotpediaorgMiddleton, WIAssist Public to Find Accurate Information Needed to Make Voting Decisions$600
Miriam School and Learning CenterSt Louis, MOTo Support Support a Specialized Educational Approach for Students with Learning Differences$550
Beads for EducationBrookfield, CTSupport Education$420
Galapagos ConservancyMerrifield, VALand Conservation$374
Democracy NowNew York, NYDemocracy Aid$300
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States IncFairview, NCTo Eliminate the Challenges of Childhood Brain Tumors$100
John F Kennedy CenterWashington, DCArt and Culture—

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Hurd Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Hurd Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Hurd Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $102,358 in grants and contributions paid (23 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Hurd Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Cambridge in America (NY), $50K, American Film Institute (CA), $10K, Arizona State University Foundation (AZ), $10K, Crew (DC), $7K and Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center Inc (NY), $6K.