AI Summary
The Hughes Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $68.8K across seven grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS GIRLS CLUB
St. Louis, MO
$20K
13%
LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE
Lewiston, ID
$5K
3%
Christmas Angels Inc
Lewiston, ID
$3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUGHES FOUNDATION?
No. HUGHES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUGHES FOUNDATION give?
HUGHES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Idaho, and Missouri. 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 HUGHES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUGHES FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUGHES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HUGHES FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $69 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUGHES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HUGHES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS GIRLS CLUB, LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE, and Christmas Angels Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUGHES FOUNDATION?
HUGHES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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