Teresa Hughes Trust
Accepts applications
Teresa Hughes Trust is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $415,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$415,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $380,000 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $400,000 | 13 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $380,000 | 11 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $415,000 | 11 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Claire Tarumoto PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 694-4525, claire.tarumoto@boh.com |
| What to submit, restrictions | See enclosed footnote |
| Deadlines | April 30 11:59PM |
What Teresa Hughes Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 11 | $415,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family Services | Charitable grant | $55,000 |
| Parents and Children Together | Unrestricted gift | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui Inc | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children's Justice Center of East Hawaii | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Hawaii | Charitable grant | $45,000 |
| Child and Family Service | Charitable grant | $45,000 |
| Hoola NA Pua | Charitable grant | $30,000 |
| St Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children of West Hawaii Inc | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Waikiki Community Center | Charitable grant | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable grant | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
- Suzanne Smith Churchill
Questions people ask
Does Teresa Hughes Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30 11:59PM.
How much does Teresa Hughes Trust give?
$415,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Teresa Hughes Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Co-Trustee) and Suzanne Smith Churchill (Co-Trustee).
What does Teresa Hughes Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and human services.