HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $10.2M · expenses $5.0M · assets $5.9M
- EIN
- 85-3683086
- Address
- PO BOX 12649, JACKSON, WY 83002-2649
- Website
- https://hughescf.org
- NTEE code
- T20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- April 2021 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hughes | President | 2020-2025 | $130,000 | $645,000 | 2 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
8 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Director | 2020-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Liz Brimmer | Treasurer | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| James Gersack | Secretary | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marilyn Kite | Director | 2022-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristen Vieh Crago | Director | 2022-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ty Green (former) | Director | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Lydia Heinbockel (former) | Director | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Elizabeth Brimmer (former) | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $130K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hughes | President | 40 | $130,000 | - | $0 | $130,000 | 2 |
| Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Liz Brimmer | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| James Gersack | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Kite | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Vieh Crago | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $130K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hughes | President | 40 | $130,000 | - | $0 | $130,000 | 2 |
| Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Liz Brimmer | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| James Gersack | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Kite | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Vieh Crago | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $130K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hughes | President | 40 | $130,000 | - | $0 | $130,000 | 2 |
| Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Liz Brimmer | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| James Gersack | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Kite | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Vieh Crago | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $130K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hughes | President | 40 | $130,000 | - | $0 | $130,000 | 2 |
| Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Liz Brimmer | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| James Gersack | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marilyn Kite | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kristen Vieh Crago | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $125K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Hughes | President | 40 | $125,000 | - | $0 | $125,000 | 2 |
| Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Liz Brimmer | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| James Gersack | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Ty Green | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| Lydia Heinbockel | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
2020 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY HUGHES | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| BRADLEY WAYNE HUGHES JR | DIRECTOR & BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| TY GREEN | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| ELIZABETH BRIMMER | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYDIA HEINBOCKEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 36 grants to organizations · $3.9M · 1 returned · -$70K
Listed grants add up to $3,829,202; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $4,663,535. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2024 · 29 grants to organizations · $2.8M · 1 returned · -$554K
Listed grants add up to $2,261,433; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $15,092,745. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 56 grants to organizations · $10.3M · 3 returned · -$4.3M
Listed grants add up to $6,011,482; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $7,210,784. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 56 grants to organizations · $7.7M
Listed grants add up to $7,717,692; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $16,550,466. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 41 grants to organizations · $9.0M
Listed grants add up to $9,002,628; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $9,267,628. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2025 · 1 contributor · $10.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Person | Jackson, WY | $10,060,638 | $10,060,638 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2025 · filing |
2024 · 1 contributor · $9.9M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr | Person | Jackson, WY | $9,894,633 | $9,894,633 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 1 contributor · $9.7M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Wayne Jr | Person | Jackson, WY | $9,664,566 | $9,664,566 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
2022 · 1 contributor · $10.0M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Wayne Jr | Person | Jackson, WY | $10,000,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2022 · filing |
2021 · 1 contributor · $13.1M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradley Wayne Jr | Person | Jackson, WY | $13,107,471 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,201,566 | $4,966,307 | $5,896,781 | -$966,142 | $10,060,638 | - | $130,000 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,159,714 | $15,438,036 | $6,285,282 | -$6,201,401 | $9,894,633 | - | $130,000 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $9,765,040 | $7,489,609 | $2,479,632 | -$923,079 | $9,699,222 | - | $130,000 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $10,003,792 | $16,799,459 | $5,676,764 | -$3,198,510 | $10,000,000 | - | $130,000 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $13,107,471 | $9,510,314 | $3,862,157 | $3,597,157 | $13,107,471 | - | $125,000 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- HUGHES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION Jackson, WY · 3 people in common (Bradley Wayne Hughes Jr, Liz Brimmer, Molly Hughes)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN FUTURES FUND INC | WY | T20 | $8,735,000 | $7,813,000 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HAMON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $8,185,354 | $12,052,386 | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $120,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $9,805,925 | $4,924,553 | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| EGL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $14,031,425 | $20,662,114 | Executive Dir. | $320,521 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BRT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $7,073,014 | $2,921,779 | BOARD CHAIR/SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KNRS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | T20 | $13,374,521 | $1,586,841 | Director and President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name | |
| NUCOR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NC | T20 | $10,843,004 | $5,450,174 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CANARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NY | T20 | $11,094,387 | $1,359,048 | PRES/CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| VENTUS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FL | T20 | $11,670,481 | $8,367,920 | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $90,831 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ACKLIE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NE | T20 | $11,719,594 | $14,437,832 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BRAMSEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $8,736,211 | $2,399,513 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KAT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | NY | T20 | $17,837,922 | $666,958 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HORIZON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | NJ | T20 | $8,824,952 | $3,796,585 | Director | $20,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| EDEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | GA | T20 | $7,040,373 | $1,199,899 | MANAGER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| PSQUARED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $17,058,355 | $5,914,479 | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HOREJSI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | KS | T20 | $7,338,117 | $8,874,431 | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $24,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| VALLEY FUND CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $11,345,409 | $5,130,261 | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CARSON-MYRE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | KY | T20 | $8,618,157 | $9,739,847 | TRUSTEE | $94,236 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SIMONE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | AZ | T20 | $11,687,523 | $8,316,424 | PRESIDENT | $379,179 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| PERRY FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $10,266,157 | $3,124,261 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| KETCHUM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | OK | T20 | $7,916,969 | $2,799,448 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| VERMEER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | IA | T20 | $7,184,995 | $5,415,735 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| THE MONARCH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DE | T20 | $14,676,396 | $9,138,796 | DIRECTOR | $124,584 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| BOLDUC FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FL | T20 | $8,319,380 | $0 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | VA | T20 | $7,083,653 | $20,830,819 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, similar name |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $4,966,307 spent · pay $130,000 · grants $4,663,535 · events $65,598
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,663,535 | 93.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $130,000 | 2.6% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $65,598 | 1.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $43,958 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $34,477 | 0.7% | |
| Taxes | $11,646 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,297 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,950 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,846 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,966,307 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $15,438,036 spent · pay $130,000 · grants $15,092,745 · events $130,972
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $15,092,745 | 97.8% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $130,972 | 0.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $130,000 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $39,688 | 0.3% | |
| Other expenses | $26,295 | 0.2% | |
| Taxes | $11,826 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,325 | 0.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,185 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $15,438,036 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $7,489,609 spent · pay $130,000 · grants $7,210,784 · events $37,465
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $7,210,784 | 96.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $130,000 | 1.7% | |
| Other expenses | $44,645 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $38,587 | 0.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $37,465 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $11,592 | 0.2% | |
| Taxes | $10,599 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,467 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,470 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $7,489,609 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $16,799,459 spent · pay $130,000 · grants $16,550,466 · events $7,737
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $16,550,466 | 98.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $130,000 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $50,989 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: legal | $23,043 | 0.1% | |
| Other expenses | $22,449 | 0.1% | |
| Taxes | $10,963 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $7,737 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,111 | 0.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,701 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $16,799,459 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $9,510,314 spent · pay $125,000 · grants $9,267,628 · events $36,301
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,267,628 | 97.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $125,000 | 1.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $36,301 | 0.4% | |
| Other expenses | $30,020 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $18,570 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $13,109 | 0.1% | |
| Taxes | $9,936 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $9,750 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $9,510,314 | 100% |
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