Sarah M Hughes Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sarah M Hughes Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $850,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$850,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $900,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $800,000 | 3 | $16.5 million |
| 2024 | $900,000 | 3 | $20.7 million |
| 2025 | $850,000 | 5 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
Sarah M Hughes 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
What Sarah M Hughes Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $850,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Hospital | To support brain tumor protein therapeutics research | $350,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Research | To support cancer research | $225,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | To support medulloblastoma clinical trials research | $150,000 |
| Providence St Joseph Health Foundation | To help terminally ill and grieving adults and children | $100,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | To support hospital research | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr James W Hughes
- Ms Heather O Hughes
Questions people ask
Does Sarah M Hughes Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sarah M Hughes Foundation give?
$850,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Sarah M Hughes Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mr James W Hughes (Manager) and Ms Heather O Hughes (Manager).
What does Sarah M Hughes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.