Paul Hughes Family Foundation
The Paul Hughes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Paramount, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting children and families, education, health-related causes, and other community needs.
Paul Hughes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul Hughes Family Foundation gave $332K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $331,699
- +21.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,458
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,279
- Total assets
- $6,239,398
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (12 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul Hughes Family 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: 7326 Jefferson Street, Paramount, CA 90723
Phone: (562) 493-1555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul Hughes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Champions Off the Field ($138K). Together the top 10 received $301K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 107 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 23% to California, and 5% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul Hughes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 19 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2021) to $332K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $332K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Champions Off the Field Austin, TX | Support Families with Rare Diseses | $137,873 |
| Natl Center for Missing Exploited C Austin, TX | Support in Stopping Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation | $39,000 |
| Folds of Honor Austin, TX | Support families of fallen and diabled services members and first responders educational scholarships | $36,500 |
| Cureduchenne Newport Beach, CA | Support programs to help find a cure for muscular dystrophy | $34,000 |
| KHTS Radio Station Newhall, CA | Support Low Income Families with Groceries | $11,000 |
| Valley JCC Scottsdale, AZ | Help Support Children in Need | $10,546 |
| Baker Family Foundation of Californ Santa Clarita Valley, CA | Help under-privileged children with programs/grant programs | $10,000 |
| Emmaus Catholic Parish Lakeway, TX | Support Parish Galacharity Fundraising Event | $9,500 |
| Carousel Ranch Inc Santa Clarita, CA | Support of Handicapped Children | $6,795 |
| Precious Life Shelter Los Alamitos, CA | Support women and children to lead positive and productive lives | $6,279 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,239,398 | $577,132 | $508,077 | $331,699 | 19 | $508,077 | $493,099 | $357,027 |
| 2023 | $6,170,343 | $362,054 | $392,959 | $273,586 | 22 | $392,959 | $301,945 | — |
| 2022 | $6,201,248 | $316,977 | $398,575 | $206,451 | 26 | $398,575 | $256,356 | $337,813 |
| 2021 | $6,282,846 | $999,053 | $304,335 | $132,455 | 18 | $304,335 | $924,685 | $372,945 |
| 2020 | $5,588,128 | $207,364 | $288,132 | $177,177 | 22 | — | $159,171 | $318,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Hughes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $357K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing rare diseases, human trafficking and child exploitation, scholarships, muscular dystrophy, food assistance, children’s needs, and foster care. Grantee-reported missions add further context: Carousel Ranch says it improves the lives of children and young adults with special needs through equestrian therapy and vocational training; Precious Life Shelter says it provides residential and supportive services for homeless pregnant women and their children; and Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters says it provides professionally supported mentoring for youth in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $331,699. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $137,873, with a median grant of $6,279.
Among its largest reported grants were $137,873 to Champions Off the Field, $39,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, $36,500 to Folds of Honor, and $34,000 to CureDuchenne. Champions Off the Field describes its mission as supporting charitable organizations through a two-day annual event focused on empowering children. The foundation also gave $11,000 to KHTS Radio Station for grocery support for low-income families, $10,546 to Valley JCC to help children in need, and $6,795 to Carousel Ranch. Other listed recipients included Precious Life Shelter ($6,279), Austin Angels ($5,000), and Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters ($4,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Teresa L. Hughes as President; Steve Strickler as Secretary, CFO, and Director; and Paul J. Hughes as Director.
Paul Hughes Family Foundation is led by Teresa L. Hughes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Teresa L. Hughes
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Hughes
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Strickler
Secretary, CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Paul Hughes Family Foundation
How much does Paul Hughes Family Foundation give each year?
Paul Hughes Family Foundation gave $332K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $274K across 22 grants.
What is Paul Hughes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul Hughes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,279, and its average grant was $17,458, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul Hughes Family Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Paul Hughes Family Foundation give grants?
Paul Hughes Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants) and Santa Clarita, CA (2 grants).
Does Paul Hughes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Paul Hughes Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul Hughes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul Hughes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Champions Off the Field ($137,873), Natl Center for Missing Exploited C ($39,000) and Folds of Honor ($36,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Hughes Family Foundation?
Paul Hughes Family Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $508K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $357K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul Hughes Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing rare diseases, human trafficking and child exploitation, scholarships, muscular dystrophy, food assistance, children’s needs, and foster care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul Hughes Family 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 Paul Hughes Family Foundation's EIN?
Paul Hughes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4806982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul Hughes Family 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Paul Hughes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-hughes-family-foundation-morg_3ce9ce34f5ea497bae9c904bd80df877
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