The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,600 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,750. 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$36,600
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,750
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,100 the year before.
64% 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 | $29,550 | 12 | $814,427 |
| 2024 | $9,100 | 10 | $959,147 |
| 2025 | $36,600 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Justin and Michelle Hughes 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.
What The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $31,850 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Ignatius High School | General & unrestricted | $15,750 |
| Letters To Santa Charity | General and unrestricted | $9,750 |
| Voice of San Francisco | General Support | $2,500 |
| Oberlin College | Restricted to Football program | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Baseball Acadment | General Support | $1,150 |
| City Hope of San Francisco | General purposes | $1,000 |
| All Stars Project | general | $1,000 |
| Dioscese of Oakland | general purpose | $1,000 |
| Jazz Foundation of America | General and unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Little League Baseball | general & unrestricted | $500 |
| Saint Josephs Art Foundation | general & unrestricted | $500 |
| Project Alianza | 250 | $250 |
| Junipero Serra High School | Serra High School Football Challenge | $100 |
| Movember | general & unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Michelle Windisch Hughes
- Justin Hughes
Questions people ask
Does The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation give?
$36,600 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michelle Windisch Hughes (President Director Secretary) and Justin Hughes (Vice President Director).
What does The Justin and Michelle Hughes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.