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Fiscal Year Start

May 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Orion & Emma B Hurlbut Trust for the Benefit of the Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the organization paid a total of $1.2 million across 10 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2025
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
90%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
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DR Frank C Kimsey
Board Member
D
DR John F Boxell
Board Member
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Jonathon S Ransom
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD?
No. ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD give?
ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD make each year?
In 2025, ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD fund recently?
In 2025, ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CHATTANOOGA CANCER SUPPORT SERVICES, MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOUNDATION INC, and JOURNEY HEALTH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD?
ORION & EMMA B HURLBUT TR FBO MEMORIAL FD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.