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Hughes Charitable Foundation: 36 grants to organizations, $3.9 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Hughes Charitable Foundation, a private foundation in Jackson, WY, paid 36 grants to organizations totaling $3,899,661 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 12, 2026. The largest was $1,000,000 to Wyoming Nonprofit Network in Cheyenne, WY for wyogives 2024 match.
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- EIN
- 853683086
- Based in
- Jackson, WY
- Assets
- $5,896,781
- Grants paid
- $3,829,202
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 12, 2026, IRS object ID 202641329349102134. It reported $3,829,202 in grants paid; 36 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Nonprofit Network | Cheyenne, WY | WyoGives 2024 Match | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area | Jackson, WY | Funds to assist with the Parkside at Benson-Brown development - 2024 Match & Hats | $661,444 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyoming Rescue Mission | Casper, WY | Matching grant for Recovery Ranch land acquisition | Housing and shelter | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mental Health & Recovery Services of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Assistance to merge & expand accessible behavior health services in Jackson Hole | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St John's Health Foundation | Jackson, WY | Restricted to the construction of workforce housing | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Episcopal Church of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Legacy of Love Campaign | $166,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gap | Jackson, WY | Funds to promote the success of girls through education, self-discovery, community-building & belonging | $165,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Feeding Hawaii Together | Honolulu, HI | Assistance to provide free, high quality food across O'ahu | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Provide funding to Teton Interagency Peer Support to strengthen the well-being and mental health of local first responders | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wyoming Association of Nonprofit Organizations | Cheyenne, WY | Funding for a director of advocacy & external affairs | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyoming Governor's Residence Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | Assistance for Wyoming Hunger Initiative & 2025-2026 Regional Summits | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Anam Cara Giving | Lander, WY | Provide support in delivering compassionate, high-quality care throughout the course of progressive illnesses and at the end of life care | Health care | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sheridan College Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Provide sponsorship for Sheridan College Museum of Discovery | $55,700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | Buffalo, WY | Restricted: Bread of Life Food Pantry | $53,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Off Square Theatre | Jackson, WY | Youth Theatre Arts education and performance programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rock On Society | Jackson, WY | Donation for Rock the Ride; team indoor cycling event | Human services | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Leadership Wyoming | Casper, WY | Sponsor The Brio Collective for women across the state to reflect, connect & ignite their spirit | Public and societal benefit | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Spectra Foundation - Creative HNL | Honolulu, HI | Provide funding to support art and cultural initiatives that share stories, strengthen community identity, and inspire stewardship for the future | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum | Jackson, WY | Assistance to provide out of school learning at The Jackson Hole History Museum | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kuilei Cliffs | Honolulu, HI | Funds to assist with restoring & preserving the Kuilei Cliffs | Environment | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wyo Hoofbeats | Cody, WY | Funds to provide equine assisted learning | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Oversized Hearth Foundation | Buffalo, WY | Purchase & delivery of needed supplies & equipment for the 2025-2026 winter season | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Diamond Head Theatre | Honolulu, HI | Provide funding for the Piney Needlesmith & the Road Less Traveled musical | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Becoming Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Website sponsorship to expand Mindfulness Training in Jackson | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Dancer's Workshop | Jackson, WY | Restricted: Contemporary Dance Wyoming June 2025 Event | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| International Hawaiian Canoe Racing | Honolulu, HI | Sponsorship for the Hawaii Wahine canoe team | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jackson Hole Farmer's Market | Jackson, WY | Funding for strategic planning for a weekly community farmers market | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rotary Club Jackson Hole Lunch Club | Jackson, WY | Funds for Casino Night to support fundraising for local student scholarships | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Tumbleweed Creative Arts | Jackson, WY | Co-sponsor strategic plan to support and cultivate local creatives | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | Sponsor Spark Tank - Public Pitch Event | Education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wyoming Prostart Invitational | Cheyenne, WY | Sponsorship for a high school culinary and hospitality leadership competition. | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hawaii Handweavers Hui | Honolulu, HI | Sponsorship to encourage & promote excellence in handweaving at the Wondrous Light: Aurora Borealis event | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Joseph's Food Pantry | Cheyenne, WY | Funds to provide food for individuals & families in need | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyoming Food Coalition | Buford, WY | Sponsorship to assist in strengthening local food systems | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyoming Nonprofit Network | Cheyenne, WY | Funds for WyoFunders to bring together philanthropy groups | $2,850 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fishing for the Fight | Pinedale, WY | Funds to assist families fighting cancer, people with special needs, & chronic illness | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed April 21, 2025, IRS object ID 202511119349101351. It reported $2,261,433 in grants paid; 29 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Center for the Arts | Jackson, WY | Restricted to Endowment Fund | Arts, culture and humanities | $333,333 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Museum of Cheyenne | Cheyenne, WY | Matching challenge grant for the completion of the capital campaign | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St John's Health Foundation | Jackson, WY | Restricted to the construction of workforce housing | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Slow Food in the Tetons | Jackson, WY | Restricted: operational and local discount program ($150,000); SRG Challenge Match | $225,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyoming PBS Foundation | Riverton, WY | A state of Mind; Confronting Wyoming's Mental Health Crisis-Season 2 | Arts, culture and humanities | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | Funds to improve and relocate the Native American Indian Village at Cheyenne Frontier Days | Arts, culture and humanities | $190,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area | Jackson, WY | Funds to assist with development staff and a strategic plan for the Parkside at Benson-Brown development | $166,667 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Climb | Cheyenne, WY | Workforce development & economic empowerment for low-income single moms | Human services | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tumbleweed Creative Arts | Jackson, WY | Fund manager and instructor salaries to support and cultivate local creatives | Arts, culture and humanities | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robbie's House | Laramie, WY | Restricted: Pathways to Healing | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Doug Coombs Foundation | Jackson, WY | Empower local youth to grow and thrive by reducing barriers to outdoor recreation during the summer months | Youth development | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Slow Food USA | Brooklyn, NY | Funds to Slow Food Wind River to provide Wyoming-made food year round | $99,986 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gap | Jackson, WY | Funds to promote the success of girls through education, self-discovery, community-building & belonging | $56,200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Teton Youth and Family Services | Jackson, WY | Sponsorship for the 2024 Shine Event | Mental health and crisis intervention | $50,002 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blue Mountain Associates | Riverton, WY | Restricted: Healing horseback rides | Mental health and crisis intervention | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cathedral Home for Children | Laramie, WY | Community-Based Prevention and Social Health Initiatives | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Teton Music School | Jackson, WY | Funds to help provide music education for all ages | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wyldlife Fund | Buffalo, WY | Donation to Wyldlife for tomorrow to protect wildlife habitat in Wyoming | Animal-related | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western States Learning Corporation | Cheyenne, WY | Restricted: Fall 2024 Governor's Mental Health Summit | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Women's Self Help Center | Evansville, WY | Funds to break the cycle of violence for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Blessings in A Backpack | Gillette, WY | Provide weekend meals for low-income children over the course of three years. | $30,745 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Leadership Wyoming | Casper, WY | Sponsor The Brio Collective for women across the state to reflect, connect & ignite their spirit | Public and societal benefit | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rotary Club Jackson Hole Lunch Club | Jackson, WY | Funds for Casino Night to support fundraising for local student scholarships | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Relative Theatrics | Laramie, WY | Funds for the Play/Write and Literacy Programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $24,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Goshen County Task Force | Torrington, WY | Update & Maintain Safe House and GCTF Office | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lander Care and Share Food Bank | Lander, WY | Single Mother's Expansion Grant | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rock On Society | Jackson, WY | Donation for Rock the Ride; team indoor cycling event | Human services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oversized Hearth Foundation | Buffalo, WY | Purchase & delivery of needed supplies & equipment for the 2024-2025 winter season | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wyoming Highway Patrol Family Support Network | Thayne, WY | Funds to provide support and resources to the members and families of the Wyoming Highway Patrol | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $957,333 |
| Housing and shelter | $500,000 |
| Human services | $245,000 |
| Education | $110,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $100,002 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $100,000 |
| Youth development | $100,000 |
| Health care | $60,000 |
States funded
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Updated May 12, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.