Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $37,000, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Missouri.
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable at a glance
In short: Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable gave $37K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,000
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,609
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $827,358
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (314) 418-2643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CONNECT2CULTURE ($3K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri and 3% to recipients in Maryland. The listed grants include organizations in Joplin and Springfield, Missouri, and Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $49K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONNECT2CULTURE Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Family Self-Help Center Inc Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Promusica Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Childrens Center of SW Missouri Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Missouri Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,025 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Joplin Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Community Health Clinic of Joplin Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Joplin Library Foundation Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Freeman Health System Joplin, MO | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $827,358 | $121,178 | $56,528 | $37,000 | 23 | $41,674 | $106,525 | $47,786 |
| 2024 | $762,715 | $38,334 | $48,936 | $31,300 | 22 | $34,315 | $24,164 | $44,976 |
| 2023 | $773,322 | $37,730 | $65,146 | $49,160 | 23 | $52,088 | $23,937 | $42,234 |
| 2022 | $800,742 | $26,186 | $66,344 | $45,700 | 13 | $48,937 | $10,310 | $52,124 |
| 2021 | $840,906 | $87,798 | $49,182 | $31,512 | 12 | — | $73,514 | $48,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes arts and culture, higher education, healthcare, student support, services for people with developmental disabilities, and advocacy for children.
Among the grantees, Connect2Culture describes its mission as enriching the region by igniting a passion for arts, culture, and entertainment. Missouri Southern Foundation says it provides financial support to Missouri Southern State University, including for scholarships, student awards, cultural activities, and faculty development. Freeman Health System describes its mission as improving community health through healthcare solutions, while Mercy Health Foundation Joplin says it carries on a healing ministry through compassionate care and service. Bright Futures Joplin describes a community-and-school model for identifying student needs and connecting them with resources. Jasper County CASA says it trains and supports volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $37,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest reported grants were $2,500 each to Connect2Culture, Missouri Southern Foundation, Family Self-Help Center, ProMusica, and Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri; each was listed for general operating support. Other notable grants included $2,025 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri; $2,000 each to Mercy Health Foundation Joplin, Community Health Clinic of Joplin, Joplin Library Foundation, and Freeman Health System; and $1,500 each to Life Choice Medical Services and Regional Health and Welfare Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Sharp Taylor, James Randall Evans, Mary Jane Nelson Riggs, and Alexander B Curchin on the awards committee, and U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$14K (2023) → $16K (2025)
Alexander B. Curchin
Awards Committee
On filings since 2021
$150 (2021) → $150 (2025)
Mary Jane Nelson Riggs
Awards Committee
On filings since 2021
$150 (2021) → $150 (2025)
Matthew Sharp Taylor
Awards Committee
On filings since 2021
$150 (2021) → $150 (2025)
James Randall Evans
Awards Committee
On filings since 2023
$150 (2023) → $150 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gregory Highes Taylor (2023–2024) — Awards Committee
- Former: Michael G. Pence (2021–2022) — Awards Committee
- Former: US Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to US Bank N a (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable
How much does Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable give each year?
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable gave $37K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 22 grants.
What is Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's typical grant size?
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,609, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable that year got $2K on average.
Where does Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable give grants?
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Joplin, MO (21 grants).
Does Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's largest grantees?
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include CONNECT2CULTURE ($2,500), Missouri Southern Foundation ($2,500) and Family Self-Help Center Inc ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable?
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable reported $827K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes arts and culture, higher education, healthcare, student support, services for people with developmental disabilities, and advocacy for children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's EIN?
Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6265009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Fredrick G and Rebekah B Hughes Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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