Pugh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pugh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $811,835 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $811,835 | 5 | $23.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 5 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
Pugh Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Louisiana | 4 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | Unrestricted | $1.1 million |
| United Way of Acadiana | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bayou Vermilion Preservation Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Zonta Club of Lafayette | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis N Pugh III
- Joann Pugh
- Francis N Pugh IV
- Michael D Pugh
- Joshua N Pugh
- Todd Mouton
Questions people ask
Does Pugh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pugh Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Pugh Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Francis N Pugh III (Director), Joann Pugh (Director), Francis N Pugh IV (Director) and Michael D Pugh (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.