Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007
The Leola W. and Charles H. Hugg Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established under Leola Wheeless Hugg’s will in memory of her parents, James N. and Lillian C. Wheeless, the trust supports scholarships for deserving students from Williamson County, Texas.
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 at a glance
In short: Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 gave $456K across 151 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $456,300
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 151
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,022
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $8,460,811
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states in its 2025 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website also describes a scholarship application process for eligible students.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists May 1 as the deadline for scholarship applications and renewals. The May 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The website lists May 1 as the deadline for scholarship applications and renewals.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (800) 496-2583
Website: https://huggtrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nicholas Camp ($4K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 149 individual scholarships ($452,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
809 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 809 grants of 809 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The scholarship program is for students meeting the trust’s Williamson County, Texas, eligibility requirements. In filing year 2025, Texas accounted for 84% of grant dollars; New York and Massachusetts each accounted for 3%, and California and Oklahoma each accounted for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 151 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $391K (2021) to $460K (2022). In 2025 it made 151 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $176,500 |
| Nicholas Camp Richardson, TX | Scholarship | $3,500 |
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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 | $8,460,811 | $743,817 | $618,117 | $456,300 | 151 | $532,841 | $666,518 | $552,004 |
| 2024 | $8,331,915 | $630,138 | $571,959 | $417,175 | 151 | $489,810 | $553,129 | $527,480 |
| 2023 | $8,310,565 | $716,148 | $596,751 | $433,225 | 160 | $499,442 | $591,685 | $478,136 |
| 2022 | $8,185,055 | $546,220 | $642,860 | $460,175 | 165 | $526,581 | $527,116 | $508,116 |
| 2021 | $8,280,740 | $1,031,372 | $567,110 | $391,150 | 182 | $461,479 | $932,752 | $528,879 |
| 2020 | $7,807,866 | $634,536 | $602,107 | $419,675 | 217 | — | $503,742 | $447,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 reported a distributable amount of $552K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust was created for the benefit of deserving Williamson County students. Its scholarship policies provide support to full-time students pursuing undergraduate study at an accredited college or university, for education-related expenses. Students attending trade or technical schools are not eligible.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 151 grants totaling $456,300. Grants ranged from $300 to $4,000, with a median of $3,500. The largest listed awards were $4,000 scholarships to individual recipients and a $4,000 scholarship associated with Jacob Vasquez University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.
The website says high school applicants must have attended both junior and senior years at a Williamson County high school, have lived in Williamson County during the last two years of high school, and rank in the top 25% of their graduating class. First-time college applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Applicants are asked to submit an application, transcripts, and a FAFSA Submission Summary showing a Student Aid Index; high school applicants must also provide a recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Renewal consideration requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. Awards are subject to available funds, may vary in amount, and are limited to ten semesters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as trustee.
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$113K (2021) → $121K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (2020) — Trustee
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 $121K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007
How much does Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 give each year?
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 gave $456K across 151 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $417K across 151 grants.
What is Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007's typical grant size?
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,022, across 151 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 give grants?
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 gives mostly in Texas: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 151 grants with a stated purpose on Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (151 grants).
How large is Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007?
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $533K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $552K (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 Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 fund?
The trust was created for the benefit of deserving Williamson County students. Its scholarship policies provide support to full-time students pursuing undergraduate study at an accredited college or university, for education-related expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007?
The trust states in its 2025 filing that it 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 Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007's EIN?
Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1907673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Leola W and Charles H Hugg Trust XXXXX8007 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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