Hughes Memorial Home
Hughes Memorial Home is a private foundation based in Danville, Virginia, that supports children and youth through grants to organizations and scholarships for students in Virginia and North Carolina. Its grant program funds special projects and capital improvements benefiting children in need; its scholarship program supports higher education or job training.
Hughes Memorial Home at a glance
In short: Hughes Memorial Home gave $402K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $401,585
- -24.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,577
- -20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,521,486
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (81% 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 Hughes Memorial Home
- How to Apply
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Grant applications are submitted online. The foundation’s grant-seeker information says applications will not be accepted in 2026 and gives the next application period as July 1 through September 1, 2027.
- Review Cycle
- September 1, 2027, for the grant application period listed on the foundation’s grant-seeker page.
- Deadline
- September 1, 2027, for the grant application period listed on the foundation’s grant-seeker page.
- Contact
Application contact: Amy C Bailey
Mailing address: 223 Riverview Drive Suite I, Danville, VA 24541
Phone: (434) 799-2412
Website: https://hughesmemorialfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hughes Memorial Home
Who Hughes Memorial Home funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Averett University ($53K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($36,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
285 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 280 grants of 285 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For organizational grants, the foundation identifies children and youth projects in Virginia’s Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Charlotte, Campbell, Bedford, Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties; North Carolina’s Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell, and Person counties; and cities in Virginia and North Carolina located within those counties.
Scholarships are for traditional students living in those same counties and cities. Additional consideration is given to youth who, or whose parent or grandparent, lived at Hughes Memorial Home when it was an orphanage.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hughes Memorial Home open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 46 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $402K (2025) to $532K (2024). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $402K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Averett University Danville, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $52,500 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $35,750 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $28,500 |
| Caswell County Parish Yanceyville, NC | Program Funding for Backpacks | $24,276 |
| Longwood University Farmville, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $20,750 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $18,750 |
| Danville Community College Danville, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $18,125 |
| Radford University Radford, VA | Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students | $18,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $36,000 |
| God's Storehouse Danville, VA | Program Funding | $17,782 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 12% to North Carolina, 3% to Georgia, and 1% each to South Carolina and Kentucky.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,521,486 | $888,164 | $537,714 | $401,585 | 53 | $566,436 | $823,868 | $454,961 |
| 2024 | $5,226,364 | $699,725 | $613,505 | $532,239 | 56 | $693,490 | $633,749 | $442,396 |
| 2023 | $5,297,484 | $317,888 | $655,846 | $401,855 | 55 | $570,684 | $257,689 | $444,617 |
| 2022 | $5,631,297 | $656,394 | $768,230 | $405,719 | 63 | $561,312 | $590,474 | $493,689 |
| 2021 | $5,604,633 | $576,007 | $542,543 | $417,025 | 58 | — | $516,058 | $465,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hughes Memorial Home reported a distributable amount of $455K 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
The Hughes Memorial Foundation’s mission is to aid deserving, disadvantaged children in Virginia and North Carolina, as well as linear offspring of Hughes Memorial Home alumnae. It says it provides scholarships and grants, supports projects, and initiates programs that provide care, training, and nurture.
Grants go to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations for special projects and capital improvements that benefit children in need. The foundation also awards scholarships for higher education or job training to eligible students in its stated service area. Its grant guidelines say it prefers organizations able to provide matching funds and does not assume obligations lasting longer than three years.
Examples of supported organizations include universities and colleges, food and charitable service organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits. For example, Community Improvement Council describes its work as providing services and training for low-income children and children with disabilities and their families. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its work as creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $401,585. Grants ranged from $750 to $52,500, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $52,500 to Averett University, $35,750 to Liberty University, $28,500 to the University of Virginia, $24,276 to Caswell County Parish for backpack program funding, and $20,750 to Longwood University. The listed educational awards were described as scholarships for deserving students. Other notable awards included $17,782 to God’s Storehouse for program funding and $10,000 to Community Improvement Council for educational scholarships.
Grant applicants must complete an online application and submit all required documentation. The foundation evaluates nonprofit status, location, need for assistance with child-focused programs, program sustainability, impact on targeted youth, and completion of the application process. It typically does not fund normal operating expenses, debt retirement, emergency funding, endowments, research, loans, lobbying, or activities carried out beyond Virginia and North Carolina, among other exclusions. Its guidelines also list exceptions for certain special projects serving needy or at-risk children at otherwise sectarian or religious organizations.
Scholarship applicants are evaluated on financial need, academic success, application completeness, full-time status, U.S. citizenship, and undergraduate status. The published criteria require at least a 2.5 GPA and enrollment in at least 12 credit hours. Scholarship materials include FAFSA information, tax documents, official transcripts, and a letter describing financial need and educational plans. The 2026 scholarship application period is February 1 through March 25, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ray Beale Jr as president, Rufus Lewis as vice president, Rodney Reynolds as treasurer, and Becky Meadema as secretary. Trustees listed are Brenna Takata, Edward Blount, Kim Clifton, Rhonda Griffin, Shelby Irving, and Dick Stoakley.
Hughes Memorial Home is led by Amy C. Bailey, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy C. Bailey
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$62K (2025)
Ray Beale Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Rawley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenna Takata
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dick Stoakley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Houston Stutz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Shelton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Irving
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Zook
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Blount
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Griffin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Eastwood
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Clifton
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Walker
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Director → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
$44K (2025)
Rodney Reynolds
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rufus Lewis
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Meadema
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Cynthia Holloway (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Johnson (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Shields (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Walter Sullivan (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Collins (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dave Clark (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gene Hayes (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: H. F. Haymore Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Tuite (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rachel Pullin (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Eddie Blount (2021) — 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 $62K, to Amy C Bailey (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Memorial Home
How much does Hughes Memorial Home give each year?
Hughes Memorial Home gave $402K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $532K across 56 grants.
What is Hughes Memorial Home's typical grant size?
Hughes Memorial Home's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,577, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hughes Memorial Home that year got $3K on average.
Where does Hughes Memorial Home give grants?
Hughes Memorial Home gives mostly in Virginia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (6 grants), Lynchburg, VA (2 grants), Radford, VA (2 grants) and Norfolk, VA (2 grants).
Does Hughes Memorial Home give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Hughes Memorial Home's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarships to Deserving Students" (48 grants).
Who are Hughes Memorial Home's largest grantees?
Hughes Memorial Home's largest 2025 grantees include Averett University ($52,500), Liberty University ($35,750) and University of Virginia ($28,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($36,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hughes Memorial Home?
Hughes Memorial Home reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $566K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $455K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hughes Memorial Home fund?
The Hughes Memorial Foundation’s mission is to aid deserving, disadvantaged children in Virginia and North Carolina, as well as linear offspring of Hughes Memorial Home alumnae. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hughes Memorial Home?
Grant applications are submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hughes Memorial Home's EIN?
Hughes Memorial Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0519574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Hughes Memorial Home funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hughes-memorial-home-morg_c979fdb3539346a2a7860b7db6aa5b6d
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