The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $782,500. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$782,500
- Assets$65.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.7 million 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 | $2.3 million | 35 | $55.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 46 | $60.0 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 49 | $65.6 million |
How to apply
The Josephine Hughes Sterling 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 The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $2.5 million |
| New Mexico | 2 | $105,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Rooted & Resilient | $782,500 |
| Childrens Medical Center Foundation | Bone marrow regeneration | $300,000 |
| The UT MD Anderson Cancer Center | Cutaneous lymphoma/Radiation oncology | $200,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Hepatobiliary Cancers/Targeting CD47 | $165,000 |
| Eastwood Ranch Foundation | Lifesaving Operations Rescue center | $100,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | JHSF Neurogastroenterology | $100,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation | Mobile Health Program | $100,000 |
| New Mexico Community Trust | Las Campanas Community Fund Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Sherman ISD Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $65,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Ultra Sound/Heart Disease | $60,500 |
| Gainesville ISD Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $45,000 |
| Sanger Education Foundation Inc | Scholarships & teacher grants | $45,000 |
| Krum ISD Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $40,000 |
| Aubrey Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $35,000 |
| Lake Cities Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $35,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Cutaneous lymphoma w Sezary Syndrome | $35,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Hepatocellular carcinoma | $33,000 |
| Callisburg ISD Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $30,000 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Center | Veterinary Care & Wildlife Rehabilitation | $30,000 |
| InSync Exotics Inc | Operations, food, medicines, workshop | $26,000 |
| Era Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $25,000 |
| Forestburg ISD Education Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $25,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Diamond sponsorship | $25,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia | $25,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Med Student Aging Res/Educ Program | $25,000 |
| Wylie ISD Education Fdn | Teacher grants | $25,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Assn Inc | Young Strings | $20,000 |
| Frank Buck Zoological Society | The Preserve | $20,000 |
| Pilot Point ISD Educational Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $20,000 |
| Valley View Education Fdn | Scholarships & teacher grants | $20,000 |
| Friends of Down Syndrome | Student Scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| House of Eli | Navigating Beyond System Boundaries | $15,000 |
| Saint Jo ISD Edcuation Foundation | Scholarships & teacher grants | $15,000 |
| Whiteboro Education Fdn | Scholarships & teacher grants | $15,000 |
| Fairview Baptist Church | School Partnership/Kitchen | $10,000 |
| Post Oak Fellowship | General operations, Home Run Ranch program | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas Inc | Cypress Champions Athlete Delegation | $10,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Transplant ID fellowship | $10,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | CAIRS Corneal Inlay Research | $10,000 |
| UT Southwestern Health Systems | Skin Cancer w Mohs Surgery | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Ann Huckabee
- Raymond A Krell
- Robert H Kroney
- Angela Krell
- Jaime Macon
Questions people ask
Does The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Ann Huckabee (Pres/Treas/Dir), Raymond A Krell (VP/Treas/Dir), Robert H Kroney (Director) and Angela Krell (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.