Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Valley, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $138K.
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation gave $300K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +284.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +284.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,071,464
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Utah Food Bank ($100K). Together the top 6 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 868% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 281% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $300K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Food Bank Salt Lake City, UT | Humanitarian Fund | $100,000 |
| Ouelessebougou-Utah Alliance Salt Lake City, UT | Humanitarian Fund | $75,000 |
| University of Utah Slat Lake City, UT | Diversity and Opportunity Program in Business | $55,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Humanitarian Fund | $45,000 |
| Scenic View Academy Provo, UT | Education, Empowering Autism | $15,000 |
| Freedom Church of Seattle Seattle, WA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,071,464 | $351,512 | $312,464 | $300,000 | 6 | $302,440 | $138,338 | $107,542 |
| 2023 | $2,032,416 | $1,581,193 | $87,770 | $78,000 | 6 | $80,815 | $81,736 | $95,410 |
| 2022 | $538,993 | $20,316 | $46,451 | $40,000 | 5 | $41,225 | $16,489 | $28,688 |
| 2021 | $565,128 | $75,143 | $35,187 | $31,000 | 6 | $31,000 | $71,895 | $33,113 |
| 2020 | $525,172 | $44,275 | $27,514 | $25,000 | 5 | — | $41,682 | $27,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation is led by James D. Pugh, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D. Pugh
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon E. Pugh
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Pugh Castaneda
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane H. Pugh
Treasurer, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy R. Pugh
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna J. Pugh Furgeson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Anna J. Pugh Larson (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Donald E. Pugh (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Jose Casteneda (2020) — Officer
- Former: Melinda Pugh (2020) — Officer
- Former: Tajee Pugh (2020) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation
How much does Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation give each year?
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation gave $300K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 6 grants.
What is Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation give grants?
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants) and Provo, UT (2 grants).
Does Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Utah Food Bank ($100,000), Ouelessebougou-Utah Alliance ($75,000) and University of Utah ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation?
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $302K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's EIN?
Donald & Jane Pugh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2023633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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