Private foundation · EIN 77-0344378 · Salinas, California

Sally Hughes Church Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $605K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$605K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Gonzales Community CenterGonzales, CA2 of 3 - caprara community center$100K
Hartnell College FoundationSalinas, CA5 of 5 payments - restricted south county$100K
Friends of Laguna Seca IncSalinas, CA1 of 5 - laguna seca rec area$100K
Salinas Regional Sports AuthoritySalinas, CASports complex development - 1 of 5$100K
Harmony at HomeCarmel By the Sea, CA1 of 1 - family first program$50K
Ariel TheatricalSalinas, CA2025 presenting sponser$40K
Bob Hoover AcademySalinas, CA5 of 5 restricted relocation & program exp$25K
Salinas Girls Fastpitch IncSalinas, CARenovation softball facility - 1 of 2$25K
Palma School FoundationSalinas, CAAthletic facilities upgrade - 1 of 5$25K
California International AirshowSalinas, CA2025 stem pavilion$10K
The Agricultural Leadership CouncilSalinas, CASingle grant$10K
Girls IncSalinas, CA2025 programs - single grant$10K
Live for Ross Fund at Community FoundationSalinas, CASingle grant$5,000
Hartnell College FoundationSalinas, CAWeli - single grant$5,000

About this foundation

Sally Hughes Church Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salinas, California, administered in care of Anne C Leach, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sally Hughes Church Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sally Hughes Church Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $605K across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Sally Hughes Church Foundation give?

California (14 grants), per its latest filing.

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