Teresa Hughes Trust
The Teresa Hughes Trust is a private foundation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, established in 1991. Operating as a Section 501(c)(3) organization, the trust functions as a grantmaking foundation with a focused mission to support vulnerable populations in Hawaii through charitable grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$380K
-5.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
-15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+12.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's grantmaking policy prioritizes financial assistance to qualified elderly adults and children in Hawaii. The foundation specifically targets seniors over 70 and children under 18 who have experienced abuse or neglect. Funding supports essential needs including healthcare, educational expenses, and basic living requirements.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Family Services
- Human Services
- Child abuse prevention and support
- Senior services and support
Grantmaking
How to Apply
** The trustees' general policy is to consider one request each year from qualified organizations in the State of Hawaii serving the community.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust exclusively funds organizations and programs within the State of Hawaii, with demonstrated support for both Oahu and East Hawaii communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,444,931 |
| Total Revenues | $1,117,030 |
| Total Expenses | $532,110 |
| Staff | 1 employee |
Employer Identification Number: 99-0042494
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 3170 Dept 715, Honolulu, HI 96802-3170
- Phone: (808) 694-4399
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,444,931 | $6,860,015 | $6,882,358 |
| Revenue | $1,117,030 | $507,559 | $227,957 |
| Expenses | $532,110 | $530,538 | $546,404 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $448,623 | $465,429 | $429,836 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,043,781 | $434,126 | $131,789 |
| Distributable Amount | $486,570 | $442,729 | $433,316 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Teresa Hughes Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kristi Lefforge, Vice President (as of February 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF HAWAII | CO-TRUSTEE | 3 | $74,047 |
| SUZANNE SMITH CHURCHILL | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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