Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $346K.
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes at a glance
In short: Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $215K), top state California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,073,110
- +4192.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $214,622
- +758.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($300K). Together the top 5 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Informed Consent Action Network Austin, TX | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care a Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Children's Health Defense Franklin Lakes, NJ | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | Charitable | $173,110 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $347,339 | $1,075,763 | $1,073,110 | 5 | $1,074,085 | $345,749 | $45,286 |
| 2021 | $728,424 | $7,793 | $27,657 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,875 | $6,363 | $53,428 |
| 2020 | $748,288 | $26,603 | $152,145 | $150,000 | 1 | — | $25,288 | $55,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Charlotte F. Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher W. Combs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes
How much does Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes give each year?
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes gave $1.1M across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's typical grant size?
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's median grant in 2022 was $200,000, and its average grant was $214,622, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes give grants?
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and District of Columbia (19%).
Does Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's largest grantees?
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's largest 2022 grantees include Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($300,000), Informed Consent Action Network ($200,000) and Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care a ($200,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's EIN?
Combs-Hughes Charitable Trust Co Charlotte F Hughes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6802348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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