John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable
The John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since January 1993. The foundation approaches grantmaking from the spirit of entrepreneurial business ventures that created the funds placed into the foundation's trust.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$324K
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
16
-30.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+40.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary areas of interest include:
- Self-employment education and training
- Entrepreneurship and educational research
- Primary through graduate education
- Business start-up education
- Cancer care and medical treatment
- Program support and general operating support
- Scholarships and capital support
Grantmaking
The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation grants generally focus on organizations within the Midwest, particularly Illinois. On occasion, programs outside this area are considered. Recent activity indicates funding in Wyoming, Colorado, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,617,853
- Total Giving: $323,500
- Total Revenues: $1,194,190
- Total Expenses: $358,473
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $2.78M
- Revenue: $158,000
- Expenses: $366,000
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs ($100,000), Future Founders Foundation ($25,000), Gilda's Club of Chicago ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CHILDREN'S ONCOLOGY NETWORK CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| DEFY VENTURES FBO ILLINOIS PROGRAMS PASADENA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| FUTURE FOUNDERS FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GILDA'S CLUB OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GREY MATTER EXPERIENCE CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| IMERMAN ANGELS CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| RESTORE JUSTICE FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| THE NEXT PICTURE SHOW DIXON, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURS ORGANIZATION TAMPA, FL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $13,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jonathan M Hennessy – Executive Director ($20,000 compensation, 2023)
- Michael W Hennessy – Treasurer, Director
- Carole J Hennessy – Secretary, Director
- Matthew H Hennessy – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL W HENNESSY | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| CAROLE J HENNESSY | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MATTHEW H HENNESSY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN M HENNESSY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $20,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant challenge grants in recent years:
Wyoming PBS Foundation Receives $500K Challenge Grant from Hughes Charitable**Wyoming PBS Foundation** received a $500,000 challenge grant from the Hughes Charitable Foundation
Wyoming PBS Foundation Receives $500K Challenge Grant from Hughes Charitable**Teton Habitat** was awarded a $15,000,000 challenge gift from the Hughes Charitable Foundation to build homes in Northern South Park
Wyoming PBS Foundation Receives $500K Challenge Grant from Hughes Charitable**Hughes & Jones Music Fund** grants are enriching Nevada's public school music programs in Clark and Washoe Counties
Announcing the 2024 Clark and Washoe Counties Music Awards: Hughes & JonesFrequently Asked Questions
What does John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable fund?
The foundation's primary areas of interest include: • Self-employment education and training • Entrepreneurship and educational research • Primary through graduate education • Business start-up education • Cancer care and medical treatment • Program support and general operating support • Scholarships and capital support
How do I apply for a grant from John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $2,000–$100,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Maximum grant observed: $50,000 • Recent annual giving: $323,500 (2024) **Recent Grants:** The foundation made 24 grants in 2024, including: • Future Founders Foundation: $25,000 (General Operating Support) • Gilda's Club Chicago: $25,000 (General Operating Support) • Imerman Angels: $25,000 (General Operating Support) **Application Process:** Specific application procedures are not detailed in av…
Where does John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable make grants?
The foundation grants generally focus on organizations within the Midwest, particularly Illinois. On occasion, programs outside this area are considered. Recent activity indicates funding in Wyoming, Colorado, and Nevada.
What size grants does John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable award?
In 2024, John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable awarded 16 grants totaling $324K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable's EIN?
John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3798525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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