John & Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John & Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $525,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$525,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$12.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $450,000 | 4 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 5 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $525,000 | 7 | $12.4 million |
How to apply
John & Nancy Hughes 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $525,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Operating fund | $250,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Operating fund | $75,000 |
| American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Family First Center of Lake County | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Gorton Center | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| The Grace Network | Operating fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John W Hughes III
Questions people ask
Does John & Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John & Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation give?
$525,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs John & Nancy Hughes Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John W Hughes III (Trustee).