Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.4 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.4 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$32.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
27% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 24 | $30.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 22 | $32.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc Foundation Source 55 Walls Dr FL 3, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | strowbridge@foundationsource.com |
| What to submit | A letter of inquiry stating the purpose and the amount requested and the tax-exempt status of the applicant organization should be submitted via e-mail to the president of the foundation at the e-mail address indicated: strowbridge@foundationsource.com |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions on awards. The foundation concentrates on environmental protection, education and social justice. |
What Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $555,000 |
| New York | 5 | $345,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $250,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $175,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Berkshire Community Land Trust | River Run Farm Project | $100,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Princeton in Asia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Berkshire Agriculture Ventures | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Streetsquash Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Greenagers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 1BERKSHIRE Strategic Alliance Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Construct Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Berkshire Opera Festival | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Council on the Environment Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Immigrant Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Berkshires Bounty Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Berkshire Environmental Action Team Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Equine Advocates Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network of South Berkshire Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Bersani
- Matthew Bersani
- Catherine Burns
- Paul Burns
- Monica Orbe Cliff
- Ursula Cliff
- W Conway Cliff
Questions people ask
Does Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2023, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Mary Bersani (Dir, Pres), Matthew Bersani (Dir, Treas), Catherine Burns (Dir, Sec) and Paul Burns (Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.