Sally Hughes Church Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sally Hughes Church Foundation is a private foundation in Salinas, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $605,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$605,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $562,500 the year before.
54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $550,000 | 15 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $562,500 | 13 | $13.2 million |
| 2025 | $605,000 | 14 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
Sally Hughes Church Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sally Hughes Church Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $605,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Community Center | 2 of 3 - caprara community center | $100,000 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | 5 of 5 payments - restricted south county | $100,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Seca Inc | 1 of 5 - laguna seca rec area | $100,000 |
| Salinas Regional Sports Authority | Sports complex development - 1 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Harmony at Home | 1 of 1 - family first program | $50,000 |
| Ariel Theatrical | 2025 presenting sponser | $40,000 |
| Bob Hoover Academy | 5 of 5 restricted relocation & program exp | $25,000 |
| Salinas Girls Fastpitch Inc | Renovation softball facility - 1 of 2 | $25,000 |
| Palma School Foundation | Athletic facilities upgrade - 1 of 5 | $25,000 |
| California International Airshow | 2025 STEM pavilion | $10,000 |
| The Agricultural Leadership Council | Single grant | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc | 2025 programs - single grant | $10,000 |
| Live for Ross Fund at Community Foundation | Single grant | $5,000 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | Weli - single grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne C Leach
- W B Lindley
- Harry Wardwell
- Ross Merrill
Questions people ask
Does Sally Hughes Church Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sally Hughes Church Foundation give?
$605,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sally Hughes Church Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne C Leach (Director, President), W B Lindley (Director, Vice President), Harry Wardwell (Director, Secretary) and Ross Merrill (Director, Treasurer).
What does Sally Hughes Church Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.