John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3798525

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable has awarded 183 grants totaling $2,551,500 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,551,500
Total Assets
$9,264,899
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$17,500
% Median Grant Growth
+75% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%

10 of 32 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

83% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (85%), Dixon (5%), Naperville (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+60%

Strong 60% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Chicago Furniture Bank $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Children's Oncology Network $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $100,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2023
Future Founders Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Grey Matter Experience $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Imerman Angels $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Restore Justice Foundation $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2023
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $13,500 Tampa, FL, US General Operating Support 2023
Depaul University Fbo Coleman Entrepreneurship Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Safe Haven - Fbo Women's Justice Initiative $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Sunshine Enterprises $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
North Central College Fbo Self Employment Arts Program $3,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2023
Sheridan Mcguane Baseball League $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Inspiration Corp $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Chicago Furniture Bank $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Children's Oncology Network $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $100,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2023
Future Founders Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Grey Matter Experience $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Imerman Angels $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Restore Justice Foundation $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2023
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $13,500 Tampa, FL, US General Operating Support 2023
Depaul University Fbo Coleman Entrepreneurship Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Safe Haven - Fbo Women's Justice Initiative $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Sunshine Enterprises $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
North Central College Fbo Self Employment Arts Program $3,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2023
Sheridan Mcguane Baseball League $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2023
Inspiration Corp $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2023
Almost Home Kids $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Arts Alliance Illinois $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Chicago Furniture Bank $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Children's Oncology Network $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Code Nation $25,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2022
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $50,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2022
Drawbridge Community Revitalization Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Future Founders Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Gray Matter Experience $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Imerman Angels $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Moneythink $10,000 Berkley, CA, US General Operating Support 2022
One On One Mentoring $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Restore Justice Foundation $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Rush University Medical Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Gallery 111 - Skinner School Forum $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2022
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $13,500 Tampa, FL, US General Operating Support 2022
Depaul University Fbo Coleman Entrepreneurship Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Devices For The Disabled $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Women's Justice Institute $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Sunshine Enterprises $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Urban Autism Solutions $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Almost Home Kids $5,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Arts Alliance Illinois $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Chicago Furniture Bank $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Children's Oncology Network $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Code Nation $25,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2022
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $50,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2022
Drawbridge Community Revitalization Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Future Founders Foundation $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Gray Matter Experience $25,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Imerman Angels $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Moneythink $10,000 Berkley, CA, US General Operating Support 2022
One On One Mentoring $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Restore Justice Foundation $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Rush University Medical Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Gallery 111 - Skinner School Forum $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2022
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $13,500 Tampa, FL, US General Operating Support 2022
Depaul University Fbo Coleman Entrepreneurship Center $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Devices For The Disabled $3,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Women's Justice Institute $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Sunshine Enterprises $7,500 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2022
Urban Autism Solutions $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2022
Chicago Furniture Bank $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Children's Onocology Network $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Code Nation $15,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2021
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $15,000 Tampa, FL, US Program Support And General Operating Support 2021
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $40,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2021
Depaul University $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Future Founders Foundation $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Gray Matter Experience $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Imerman Angels $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Moneythink $10,000 Berkley, CA, US General Operating Support 2021
Rush University Medical Center $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Safer Foundation $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Sunshine Enterprises $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2021
P33 $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Restore Justice $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Run Far Fdn $2,000 Bainbrdige Island, WA, US General Operating Support 2021
Heartland Health Centers $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Ywca Metropolitan Chicagostreetwise $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
North Central College $10,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2021
One On One Mentoring $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Chicago Furniture Bank $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Children's Onocology Network $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Code Nation $15,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2021
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $15,000 Tampa, FL, US Program Support And General Operating Support 2021
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $40,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2021
Depaul University $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Future Founders Foundation $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Gray Matter Experience $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Imerman Angels $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Moneythink $10,000 Berkley, CA, US General Operating Support 2021
Rush University Medical Center $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Safer Foundation $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Sunshine Enterprises $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2021
P33 $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
Restore Justice $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Run Far Fdn $2,000 Bainbrdige Island, WA, US General Operating Support 2021
Heartland Health Centers $2,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Ywca Metropolitan Chicagostreetwise $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2021
North Central College $10,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2021
One On One Mentoring $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2021
Arts Alliance Illinois $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Code Nation $10,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2020
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $13,500 Tampa, FL, US Program Support 2020
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $40,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2020
Depaul University $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Future Founders Foundation $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Gray Matter Experience $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2020
Imerman Angels $15,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2020
Moneythink $10,000 Berley, CA, US General Operating Support 2020
Rush University Medical Center $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
Safer Foundation $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2020
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2020
Children's Onocology Network $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2020
Chicago Furniture Bank $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2020
Sunshine Enterprises $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2020
82nd Airborne Div Assoc Chicago Chapter $1,000 Winfield, IL, US General Operating Support 2019
Arts Alliance Illinois $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
The Cara Program $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Gen Operating 2019
Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization $10,500 Tampa, FL, US Program Support 2019
Code Nation $10,000 Winfield, IL, US General Operating Support 2019
Cpa Endowment Fund Of Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Scholarship 2019
Defy Ventures Fbo Illinois Programs $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Defy Ventures $25,000 Tampa, FL, US General Operating Support 2019
Depaul University $4,000 New York, NY, US Program Support 2019
Future Founders Foundation $35,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $4,000 Pasadena, CA, US Program Support 2019
Gray Matter Experience $20,000 Pasadena, CA, US General Operating Support 2019
Imerman Angels $20,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2019
Leukemia Lymphoma Soc Chicago $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Moneythink $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2019
North Central College $4,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Quincy University $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Capital Support 2019
Rush University Medical Center $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Safer Foundation $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Sunshine Gospel Ministries Dba Sunshine Enterprises $15,000 Naperville, IL, US General Operating Support 2019
The Next Picture Show $2,000 Quincy, IL, US Program Support 2019
Western Golf Association $250 Chicago, IL, US Scholarship 2019
Ywca Metro Chicago $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Teamwork Englewood $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2019
Chicago Chapter $1,000 Brookfield, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Bunker Labs $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2017
Children's Oncology Network $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Codenow $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization $10,500 Tampa, FL, US Program Support 2017
Cpa Endowment Fund Of Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Scholarship 2017
Future Founders College Program $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2017
Gilda's Club Of Chicago $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Gray Matter Experience $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Leukemia Lymphona Society $4,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
The Next Picture Show $1,500 Dixon, IL, US Program Support 2017
North Central College $5,000 Naperville, IL, US Program Support 2017
Skinner School Forum $7,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2017
Smart Policy Works $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2017
Streetwise $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Standing Tall Charitable Foundation $1,000 Desplanes, IL, US Scholarship 2017
Sunshine Enterprises $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Team Englewood $17,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Support 2017
The Cara Program $10,000 Chicago, IL, US General Operating Support 2017
Western Golf Assoc Evans Scholars $250 Golf, IL, US Scholarship 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3798525
Website N/A
Address 1057 W MONROE ST Chicago, IL 60607-2603

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee John E & Jeanne T Hughes Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Treasurer, Director Michael W Hennessy
Secretary, Director Carole J Hennessy
Director Matthew H Hennessy
Executive Director Jonathan M Hennessy

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.