Hughes Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hughes Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$149,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $141,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $108,500 | 5 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $141,000 | 5 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $149,500 | 11 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Hughes Family Charitable 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 Hughes Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 11 | $149,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Star of the Sea School | Scholarship assistance | $35,000 |
| Maryknoll School | Tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Make Lemonade Project | To financially help cancer patients with cancer treatments. | $20,000 |
| The Pantry | To help feed hawaii's communities that are facing food insecurity issues. | $20,000 |
| Sacred Hearts Academy | Tuition assistance | $18,500 |
| Chaminade University | Financial assistance to the chaminade university | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation | Financial support for cancer treatments | $5,000 |
| Uh Foundation | Financial assitance | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Retreat Center | Financial assitance | $5,000 |
| St Joseph School | Tuition assistance | $4,000 |
| St Louis School | Tuition assistance | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Niebling
Questions people ask
Does Hughes Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hughes Family Charitable Foundation give?
$149,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hughes Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Niebling (Trustee).
What does Hughes Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.