Hughes Memorial Home
Accepts applications
Hughes Memorial Home is a private foundation in Danville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $295,185 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $52,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$295,185
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$52,500
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $375,688 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $375,688 | 56 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $295,185 | 53 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy C Bailey 223 Riverview Drive Suite I, Danville, VA 24541 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 799-2412 |
| What to submit | Scholarship and grant requests are submitted online through the organization's website at www.hughesmemorialfoundation.org. The scholarship application is accessible during the period beginning february 1 and ending april 1 of each year. Grant applications are accessible online beginning july 1 and ending september 1 each year. |
| Restrictions | Awards are granted only if the funds will be used to benefit needy or at-risk children. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hughes Memorial Home funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 33 | $325,309 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $48,026 |
| Georgia | 2 | $12,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $5,750 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $3,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Averett University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $52,500 |
| Liberty University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $35,750 |
| University of Virginia | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $28,500 |
| Caswell County Parish | Program funding for backpacks | $24,276 |
| Longwood University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $20,750 |
| James Madison University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $18,750 |
| Danville Community College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $18,125 |
| Radford University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $18,000 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $18,000 |
| God's Storehouse | Program funding | $17,782 |
| Old Dominion University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $11,250 |
| Community Improvement Council | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $10,000 |
| Kids and Pros | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Radford University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $9,000 |
| Sovah Health School | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $9,000 |
| North Carolina State | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $8,000 |
| Hampden Sydney University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $7,500 |
| George Mason University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $6,500 |
| Ferrum College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $5,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Program services | $4,883 |
| University of Lynchburg | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $4,500 |
| University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $4,000 |
| William Peace University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $4,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $3,250 |
| William & Mary University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $3,000 |
| Impact Living Services | Therapy supplies | $2,769 |
| Bluefield College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,500 |
| Central Virginia Comm College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,500 |
| Morehead State University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,500 |
| University of Va Wise | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,500 |
| University of South Carolina | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,250 |
| Auburn University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Furman University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Johnson Bible College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Morehouse College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Norfolk State University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Patrick Henry Community College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $2,000 |
| Boyce College | Educational scholarships to deserving students | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ray Beale Jr
- Rufus Lewis
- Rodney Reynolds
- Becky Meadema
- Brenna Takata
- Edward Blount
- Kim Clifton
- Rhonda Griffin
- Shelby Irving
- Dick Stoakley
- Mark Moore
- Kent Shelton
- Houston Stutz
- Martha Walker
- Dave Zook
Questions people ask
Does Hughes Memorial Home accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hughes Memorial Home give?
$295,185 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Hughes Memorial Home?
Its 2024 filing lists Ray Beale Jr (President), Rufus Lewis (Vice President), Rodney Reynolds (Treasurer) and Becky Meadema (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Hughes Memorial Home fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.