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The John and Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through relationship-based engagement, exclusively by invitation. With a total of $500K in grants paid to seven grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NOURISHING HOPE
Chicago, IL
$100K
10%
AMERICAN HEARING IMPAIRED HOCKEY ASSN INC
EVANSTON, IL
$100K
10%
Chicago Cred Inc
Chicago, IL
$50K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include NOURISHING HOPE, AMERICAN HEARING IMPAIRED HOCKEY ASSN INC, and Chicago Cred Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
JOHN AND NANCY HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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