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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 85-3683086

Hughes Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Jackson, WY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 37 grants and $3.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,829,202

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $5,896,781

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,261,433

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $6,285,282

  • Tax year 2023

    $6,011,482

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $2,479,632

  • Tax year 2022

    $7,717,692

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $5,676,764

  • Tax year 2021

    $9,002,628

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $3,862,157

  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Wyoming Nonprofit NetworkCheyenne, WY

    WyoGives 2024 Match

    $1,000,000
  2. Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton AreaJackson, WY

    Funds to assist with the Parkside at Benson-Brown development - 2024 Match & Hats

    $661,444
  3. Wyoming Rescue MissionCasper, WY

    Matching grant for Recovery Ranch land acquisition

    $500,000
  4. Mental Health & Recovery Services of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Assistance to merge & expand accessible behavior health services in Jackson Hole

    $300,000
  5. St John's Health FoundationJackson, WY

    Restricted to the construction of workforce housing

    $250,000
  6. The Episcopal Church of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Legacy of Love Campaign

    $166,667
  7. GapJackson, WY

    Funds to promote the success of girls through education, self-discovery, community-building & belonging

    $165,000
  8. Feeding Hawaii TogetherHonolulu, HI

    Assistance to provide free, high quality food across O'ahu

    $125,000
  9. Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Provide funding to Teton Interagency Peer Support to strengthen the well-being and mental health of local first responders

    $100,000
  10. Wyoming Association of Nonprofit OrganizationsCheyenne, WY

    Funding for a director of advocacy & external affairs

    $80,000
  11. Wyoming Governor's Residence FoundationCheyenne, WY

    Assistance for Wyoming Hunger Initiative & 2025-2026 Regional Summits

    $70,000
  12. Anam Cara GivingLander, WY

    Provide support in delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout the course of progressive illnesses and at the end of life care

    $60,000
  13. Sheridan College FoundationSheridan, WY

    Provide sponsorship for Sheridan College Museum of Discovery

    $55,700
  14. St Lukes Episcopal ChurchBuffalo, WY

    Restricted: Bread of Life Food Pantry

    $53,000
  15. Off Square TheatreJackson, WY

    Youth Theatre Arts education and performance programs

    $50,000
  16. Rock On SocietyJackson, WY

    Donation for Rock the Ride; team indoor cycling event

    $30,000
  17. Spectra Foundation - Creative HNLHonolulu, HI

    Provide funding to support art and cultural initiatives that share stories, strengthen community identity, and inspire stewardship for the future

    $25,000
  18. Leadership WyomingCasper, WY

    Sponsor The Brio Collective for women across the state to reflect, connect & ignite their spirit

    $25,000
  19. Jackson Hole Historical Society & MuseumJackson, WY

    Assistance to provide out of school learning at The Jackson Hole History Museum

    $20,000
  20. Kuilei CliffsHonolulu, HI

    Funds to assist with restoring & preserving the Kuilei Cliffs

    $20,000
  21. Wyo HoofbeatsCody, WY

    Funds to provide equine assisted learning

    $20,000
  22. Oversized Hearth FoundationBuffalo, WY

    Purchase & delivery of needed supplies & equipment for the 2025-2026 winter season

    $14,000
  23. Diamond Head TheatreHonolulu, HI

    Provide funding for the Piney Needlesmith & the Road Less Traveled musical

    $12,000
  24. Becoming Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Website sponsorship to expand Mindfulness Training in Jackson

    $10,000
  25. Dancer's WorkshopJackson, WY

    Restricted: Contemporary Dance Wyoming June 2025 Event

    $10,000
  26. International Hawaiian Canoe RacingHonolulu, HI

    Sponsorship for the Hawaii Wahine canoe team

    $10,000
  27. Jackson Hole Farmer's MarketJackson, WY

    Funding for strategic planning for a weekly community farmers market

    $10,000
  28. Rotary Club Jackson Hole Lunch ClubJackson, WY

    Funds for Casino Night to support fundraising for local student scholarships

    $10,000
  29. University of Wyoming FoundationLaramie, WY

    Sponsor Spark Tank - Public Pitch Event

    $10,000
  30. Tumbleweed Creative ArtsJackson, WY

    Co-sponsor strategic plan to support and cultivate local creatives

    $10,000
  31. Wyoming ProStart InvitationalCheyenne, WY

    Sponsorship for a high school culinary and hospitality leadership competition.

    $7,500
  32. Hawaii Handweavers HuiHonolulu, HI

    Sponsorship to encourage & promote excellence in handweaving at the Wondrous Light: Aurora Borealis event

    $5,000
  33. St Joseph's Food PantryCheyenne, WY

    Funds to provide food for individuals & families in need

    $5,000
  34. Wyoming Food CoalitionBuford, WY

    Sponsorship to assist in strengthening local food systems

    $4,000
  35. Wyoming Nonprofit NetworkCheyenne, WY

    Funds for WyoFunders to bring together philanthropy groups

    $2,850
  36. Fishing for the FightPinedale, WY

    Funds to assist families fighting cancer, people with special needs, & chronic illness

    $2,500
  37. Johnson County Friends Feeding FriendsBuffalo, WY

    Credit towards 3rd year payment Friends Feeding Friends

    -$70,459

Approved for future payment

6 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. The Episcopal Church of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Legacy of Love Campaign

    $333,333
  2. Community Foundation of Jackson HoleJackson, WY

    Provide funding to Teton Interagency Peer Support to strengthen the well-being and mental health of local first responders

    $200,000
  3. GapJackson, WY

    Funds to promote the success of girls through education, self-discovery, community-building & belonging

    $165,000
  4. Leadership WyomingCasper, WY

    Sponsor The Brio Collective for women across the state to reflect, connect & ignite their spirit

    $50,000
  5. Tumbleweed Creative ArtsJackson, WY

    Fund manager and instructor salaries to support and cultivate local creatives

    $45,000
  6. St Lukes Episcopal ChurchBuffalo, WY

    Restricted: Bread of Life Food Pantry

    $41,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Housing and shelter1 grant $500,00042% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $312,50026% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $160,00013% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $100,0008% of the total
  5. Education2 grants $65,7005% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $25,0002% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $40,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wyoming31 grants $3,632,202
  2. Hawaii6 grants $197,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Molly HughesPresident Hours 40Pay $130,000
  • Bradley Wayne Hughes JrDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Liz BrimmerTreasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • James GersackSecretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marilyn KiteDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kristen Vieh CragoDirector Hours 1Pay $0

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