John L McHugh Foundation
The John L McHugh Foundation is a private foundation based in Needham, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including the arts, food assistance, humanitarian relief, and reproductive access.
John L McHugh Foundation at a glance
In short: John L McHugh Foundation gave $187K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,000
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,896
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,101,879
- -4.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 John L McHugh Foundation
- 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: 248 Harris Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Phone: (212) 907-9780
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John L McHugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($7K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 235 grants of 235 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 67% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in DC (7%), Massachusetts (5%), Virginia (5%), and Illinois (4%). The foundation also made grants to organizations in other states, including Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John L McHugh Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 48 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2020) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $7,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $6,000 |
| Broadway Cares New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $6,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $6,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $6,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR | Help Keep Abortion Accessible | $6,000 |
| World Food Program Washington, DC | Help Fight World Hunger | $6,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,101,879 | $193,910 | $242,379 | $187,000 | 48 | $203,750 | $177,160 | $130,048 |
| 2024 | $1,152,748 | $169,235 | $169,809 | $136,000 | 48 | $152,750 | $152,485 | $116,427 |
| 2023 | $1,156,303 | $130,598 | $172,652 | $136,300 | 47 | $153,050 | $113,710 | $109,787 |
| 2022 | $1,198,357 | $165,408 | $165,388 | $129,000 | 47 | $145,750 | $148,485 | $120,080 |
| 2021 | $1,190,135 | $135,675 | $155,522 | $117,000 | 45 | — | $115,708 | $121,925 |
| 2020 | $1,201,192 | $132,719 | $142,594 | $97,000 | 43 | — | $106,495 | $93,800 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L McHugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, food programs, humanitarian organizations, and reproductive-access work. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Dance Theatre of Harlem says it enriches young people’s and adults’ lives through the arts; World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; and the National Network of Abortion Funds says it works toward accessible, stigma-free reproductive options.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $187,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $7,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable awards included $7,000 to Planned Parenthood; $6,000 each to American Ballet Theatre, American Red Cross, Broadway Cares, Doctors Without Borders, Entertainment Community Fund, Food Bank for NYC, National Network of Abortion Funds, and World Food Program; and $5,000 each to City Meals on Wheels, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and New Dramatists. The filing describes several awards as unrestricted grants; others included support for educational and artistic programs, abortion access, or fighting world hunger.
Other 2025 recipients included World Central Kitchen ($5,000), Ballet Tech Foundation ($4,000), Coalition for the Homeless ($4,000), Metropolitan Museum of Art ($3,000), and WNET ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sally Harwood as president and director, and Steven Clar and Amy Rich as vice presidents and directors.
John L McHugh Foundation is led by Sally Harwood, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Harwood
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Amy Rich
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Steven Clar
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $15K, to Sally Harwood (PRESIDENT,DIRECTOR). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John L McHugh Foundation
How much does John L McHugh Foundation give each year?
John L McHugh Foundation gave $187K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $136K across 48 grants.
What is John L McHugh Foundation's typical grant size?
John L McHugh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,896, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John L McHugh Foundation give grants?
John L McHugh Foundation gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does John L McHugh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of John L McHugh Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John L McHugh Foundation's largest grantees?
John L McHugh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($7,000), American Ballet Theatre ($6,000) and American Red Cross ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John L McHugh Foundation?
John L McHugh Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John L McHugh Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, food programs, humanitarian organizations, and reproductive-access work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John L McHugh Foundation?
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 John L McHugh Foundation's EIN?
John L McHugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6141528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John L McHugh Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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