W Marshall Hughes Jr
W Marshall Hughes Jr is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 grants were scholarships for named students attending universities and colleges.
W Marshall Hughes Jr at a glance
In short: W Marshall Hughes Jr gave $116K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,068
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,345
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $4,319,828
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (42% 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 W Marshall Hughes Jr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should contact Hughes Scholarship Foundations and complete a written scholarship application, including a high school transcript, verification of enrollment, and certification of acceptance to the institution for which the award is requested. Awards are for tuition only.
- Review Cycle
- June 19.
- Deadline
- June 19.
- Contact
Application contact: Hughes Scholarship Foundations
Mailing address: 1340 Broadcasting Road Suite 100, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone: (610) 372-6414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who W Marshall Hughes Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Maverick Reinhart Co Penn State Un ($19K).
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($97,068), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (42%), New York (31%), and California (27%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How W Marshall Hughes Jr gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 58% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2024) to $195K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $97,068 |
| Maverick Reinhart Co Penn State Un University Park, PA | Scholarship | $19,000 |
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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 | $4,319,828 | $450,781 | $170,521 | $116,068 | 6 | $139,233 | $421,569 | $238,388 |
| 2024 | $4,028,168 | $322,835 | $134,317 | $89,100 | 4 | $111,273 | $298,735 | $212,263 |
| 2023 | $3,838,660 | $50,058 | $210,952 | $167,440 | 10 | $188,049 | $73,491 | $193,680 |
| 2022 | $4,005,482 | $197,091 | $196,603 | $149,030 | 11 | $170,321 | $173,509 | $199,542 |
| 2021 | $4,100,787 | $600,267 | $265,077 | $195,060 | 18 | $218,135 | $575,544 | $220,595 |
| 2020 | $3,771,252 | $978,851 | $203,045 | $155,900 | 24 | — | $956,759 | $180,618 |
| 2019 | $2,998,768 | $217,564 | $224,257 | $178,759 | 1 | — | $175,155 | $186,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Marshall Hughes Jr reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $116,068 through six grants. Grant amounts ranged from $11,300 to $30,968, with a median grant of $19,000. All six listed grants were designated for scholarships. The largest was $30,968 for Alexa Wright, associated with UCLA.
Other 2025 grants included $19,000 each for an individual recipient, associated with Gettysburg College; an individual recipient, associated with the University of Rochester; and Maverick Reinhart, associated with Penn State University. The foundation also gave $16,800 for an individual recipient, associated with Syracuse University, and $11,300 for an individual recipient, associated with Millersville University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Truist Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
W Marshall Hughes Jr's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$46K (2021) → $46K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Branch Banking AND Trust CO (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $46K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W Marshall Hughes Jr
How much does W Marshall Hughes Jr give each year?
W Marshall Hughes Jr gave $116K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 4 grants.
What is W Marshall Hughes Jr's typical grant size?
W Marshall Hughes Jr's median grant in 2025 was $19,000, and its average grant was $19,345, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W Marshall Hughes Jr give grants?
W Marshall Hughes Jr's top state is Pennsylvania, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and California (27%).
Does W Marshall Hughes Jr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on W Marshall Hughes Jr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
How large is W Marshall Hughes Jr?
W Marshall Hughes Jr reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $139K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from W Marshall Hughes Jr?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is W Marshall Hughes Jr's EIN?
W Marshall Hughes Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6934996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does W Marshall Hughes Jr accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 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 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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