Private foundation · EIN 36-3798525 · Chicago, Illinois

John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (JULY 31ST) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $413K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Restrictions - program areas focus on education - with a focus on entrepreneurship education, cancer care, community medical and social services.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$413K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
92%
of grants
Deadline
JULY 31ST
Assets
$5.5M

How to apply

Official organizational name and ein # statement of need, project goals, proposed budget, method of evaluation a current copy of the organization's non-profit determination letter most recent audited financial statement - otherwise a current financial statement list of other donors and support a list of the board of directors Contact: Jonathan Hennessy Executive Directo, 1057 W Monroe St, Chicago, Il, 3124929858 Deadlines: JULY 31ST Restrictions: Restrictions - program areas focus on education - with a focus on entrepreneurship education, cancer care, community medical and social services. The directors do conduct a limited community grants program for projects outside of the core program areas. Grants are not made: To individuals, for direct scholarships, for tickets or ad books, to religious or political organizations.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois ProgramsPasadena, CAGeneral operating support$133K
Safe Haven - Fbo Women's Justice InitiativeChicago, ILGeneral operating support$30K
Robert R McCormick FoundationChicago, ILProgram support$25K
Chicago Furniture BankChicago, ILGeneral operating support$20K
Children's Oncology NetworkChicago, ILGeneral operating support$20K
Illinois Prison ProjectChicago, ILGeneral operating support$20K
Imerman AngelsChicago, ILGeneral operating support$20K
North Central College Fbo Self Employment Arts ProgramNaperville, ILProgram support$13K
Collegiate Entrepreneurs OrganizationTampa, FLGeneral operating support$10K
Depaul University Fbo Coleman Entrepreneurship CenterChicago, ILProgram support$10K
Future Founders FoundationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Grey Matter ExperienceChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Illinois Coalition to End Permanent PunishmentsChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Inspiration CorpChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
John Howard Association of IllinoisChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
MisericordiaChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Revolution WorkshopChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILProgram support$10K
Sheridan McGuane Baseball LeagueChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Sunshine EnterprisesChicago, ILGeneral operating support$10K
Urban Autism SolutionsChicago, ILGeneral operating support$5,000
Gilda's Club of ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral operating support$4,000
The Next Picture ShowDixon, ILProgram support$2,000
St Ignatius College PrepChicago, ILGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: Illinois 22 · California 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of John E Hughes Ttee, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Official organizational name and ein # statement of need, project goals, proposed budget, method of evaluation a current copy of the organization's non-profit determination letter most recent audited… Deadlines: JULY 31ST.

How much does John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $413K across 24 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (22 grants), California (1 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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