John L McHugh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John L McHugh Foundation is a private foundation in Needham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $187,000 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$187,000
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $136,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,300 | 47 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $136,000 | 48 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $187,000 | 48 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
John L McHugh 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 John L McHugh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $126,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $9,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $7,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted grant | $7,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Broadway Cares | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Help keep abortion accessible | $6,000 |
| World Food Program | Help fight world hunger | $6,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Dance Theatre of Harlem | Educational and artistic programs | $5,000 |
| New Dramatists | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Food for families | $5,000 |
| World Vision Ukraine Crisis | Feeding vulnerable families | $5,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Helping people with alzheimers | $4,000 |
| Ballet Tech Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Feeding the homeless | $4,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Friends of Carnegie Hall | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Nyc | Affordable homes for low income families | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| UNICEF | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Unrestricted grant | $4,000 |
| American Lung Association | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Environmental Energy Study Institute | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Food for families | $3,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art (Moma) | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Partners in Health | Health care for poor countries | $3,000 |
| Remote Area Medical | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Children with cancer | $3,000 |
| Sierra Club | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| The Doe Fund Inc | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (Raices) | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Clar
- Sally Harwood
- Amy Rich
Questions people ask
Does John L McHugh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John L McHugh Foundation give?
$187,000 in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs John L McHugh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven Clar (Vice President,director), Sally Harwood (President,director) and Amy Rich (Vice President,director).
What does John L McHugh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and health.