The Mark Hughes Foundation

MARINA DEL REY, CA EIN: 95-4487544 Website

The Mark Hughes Foundation is a private foundation based in Marina Del Rey, California. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization and focuses on providing support to children in need in the Southern California area, primarily Los Angeles County.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$13.0M

+11.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$595K

-20.7% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+5.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark Hughes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $576K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation is interested in providing for children in need in the Southern California area, with a primary focus on Los Angeles County.

Primary funding areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Arts and creative programs

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant amount of $25,000.

How to Apply

** Organizations seeking grants should send proposals to the foundation. Specific application guidelines indicate the foundation is interested in providing for children in need in the Southern California area, primarily Los Angeles County.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Southern California, with primary emphasis on Los Angeles County.

Grant Distribution by State

California $3.7M (98%)

Arizona $50K (1%)

Virginia $25K (1%)

States

Arizona California Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaBeverly HillsCulver CityDowneyInglewoodLong BeachLos AngelesManhattan BeachMonterey ParkNorth HollywoodNorthridgePacoimaPasadenaPorter RanchPrescottResedaSanta MonicaSanta Monica CaTorranceVenice

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $12,965,587 (as of 2024)
Total Annual Giving: $595,000 (2024)
Number of Grants: 21 (2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,965,587	$11,646,785	$10,678,109
Revenue	$2,136,858	$635,253	$349,144
Expenses	$740,640	$900,351	$820,367
Qualifying Distributions	$668,356	$804,643	$748,163
Net Investment Income	$2,093,676	$521,899	$280,763
Distributable Amount	$576,212	$567,439	$565,797

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

133 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Play Equity Fund ($75,000), Wende Museum of the Cold War ($50,000), Westside Food Bank ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A PLACE CALLED HOME LOS ANGELES, CA	CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT	$40,000
ANGEL CITY ALLIANCE (ANGEL CITY SPORTS) LOS ANGELES, CA	SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR DISABLED	$25,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD LOS ANGELES, CA	CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT	$30,000
CAYTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (SHAREWELL) SANTA MONICA, CA	EXPAND SERVICES AND ACCESS	$25,000
CENTURY VILLAGES AT CABRILLO LONG BEACH, CA	AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENT CHILDREN	$10,000
CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE RESEDA, CA	PREMIE BABIES IN TARZANA	$25,000
COLLEGE TRACK LOS ANGELES, CA	CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT	$30,000
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF LOS ANGELES INC LOS ANGELES, CA	CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT	$20,000
HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH LOS ANGELES, CA	EXPANSION PROGRAM	$25,000
INNER CITY ARTS LOS ANGELES, CA	CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Jeffrey Glassman — President
Ann Van Dormolen — Secretary & Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JEFFREY GLASSMAN	PRESIDENT	1	—
ANN VAN DORMOLEN- SEE STATEMENT	SECRETARY & TREASURER	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation continues to support organizations serving children in need throughout Los Angeles County, with recent grants distributed to education and human services organizations in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Mark Hughes Foundation fund?

The foundation is interested in providing for children in need in the Southern California area, with a primary focus on Los Angeles County. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and creative programs

How do I apply for a grant from The Mark Hughes Foundation?

**Grant Sizes:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median grant amount of $25,000. **Recent Activity:** The foundation distributed $595,000 in grants based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), with 21 grants awarded. **Application Process:** Organizations seeking grants should send proposals to the foundation. Specific application guidelines indicate the foundation is interested in providing for children in need in the Southern California area, primarily Los Angeles …

Where does The Mark Hughes Foundation make grants?

Southern California, with primary emphasis on Los Angeles County.

What size grants does The Mark Hughes Foundation award?

In 2024, The Mark Hughes Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $595K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Mark Hughes Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Mark Hughes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $576K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.