Hugs Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 72-1128842

Foundation Overview

Based in New Orleans, LA, Hugs Inc has awarded 180 grants totaling $607,308 to organizations in Tennessee, Louisiana and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $23,026, with a median award of $2,288.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$607,308
Total Assets
$118,725
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,288

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Decline
-37% (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
Closed Network: 11%

2 of 18 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Louisiana

46% of grants are awarded in Louisiana, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in New Orleans (54%), Various (17%), Slidell (10%).

Funding Trajectory
-81%

Declining funding trend with 81% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (58%). 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 Hugs Inc'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
American Cancer Society $4,756 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Boys Hopegirls Hope $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Child Advocacy Center $1,500 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Fannie Battle Day Home For Children $1,905 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Other Charities 1000 Each $4,244 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Other Individuals 1000 Each $1,000 Various, LA, US Donations To Individuals Facing Hardship 2023
St Michael's School $2,595 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Usa Children's & Women's Hospital $1,000 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Pkd Foundation Walk $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
American Cancer Society $4,756 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Boys Hopegirls Hope $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Child Advocacy Center $1,500 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Fannie Battle Day Home For Children $1,905 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Other Charities 1000 Each $4,244 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Other Individuals 1000 Each $1,000 Various, LA, US Donations To Individuals Facing Hardship 2023
St Michael's School $2,595 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Usa Children's & Women's Hospital $1,000 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
Pkd Foundation Walk $1,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2023
American Cancer Society $3,608 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Child Advocacy Center $1,517 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Other Charities 1000 Each $5,456 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
St Michael's School $2,288 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (Starc) $4,582 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Employees Of Adams & Reese Impacted By Hurricane Ian $2,250 Tampa, FL, US Qualified Disaster Payments 2022
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $2,235 Nampa, ID, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Ukraine Save The Children $16,000 Fairfield, CT, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Usa Children's & Women's Hospital $1,000 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
American Cancer Society $3,608 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Child Advocacy Center $1,517 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Other Charities 1000 Each $5,456 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
St Michael's School $2,288 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (Starc) $4,582 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Employees Of Adams & Reese Impacted By Hurricane Ian $2,250 Tampa, FL, US Qualified Disaster Payments 2022
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $2,235 Nampa, ID, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Ukraine Save The Children $16,000 Fairfield, CT, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Usa Children's & Women's Hospital $1,000 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
American Cancer Society $3,608 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Child Advocacy Center $1,517 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Other Charities 1000 Each $5,456 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
St Michael's School $2,288 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (Starc) $4,582 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Employees Of Adams & Reese Impacted By Hurricane Ian $2,250 Tampa, FL, US Qualified Disaster Payments 2022
Sleep In Heavenly Peace $2,235 Nampa, ID, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Ukraine Save The Children $16,000 Fairfield, CT, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
Usa Children's & Women's Hospital $1,000 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2022
American Red Cross - Nashville Tn $1,135 Nashville, TN, US Nashville Tornado Relief 2021
Boys Hopegirls Hope $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Child Advocacy Center $1,602 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Odyssey House $3,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Operation Gratitude $2,770 Chatsworth, CA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Other Charities 1000 Each $6,933 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Other Individuals 1000 Each $500 Various, LA, US Douglas Family Donation In Memory Of Abby 2021
St Michael's School $1,854 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (starc) $4,291 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Wingard Home Little Lambs $1,775 Jackson, MS, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Arbor School $4,125 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Arise2read $1,747 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Case Management Healthcare Services $1,559 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Catholic Charities - Archdiocese Of New Orleans $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Employees Of Adams & Reese Houston Office Impacted By The Winter Storms $1,783 Houston, TX, US Qualfied Disaster Payments 2021
Employees Of Adams & Reese Impacted By Hurricane Ida $23,026 New Orleans, LA, US Qualified Disaster Payments 2021
Memphis Rise Academy $1,321 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Casa Of Lafourche (secret Santa) $1,283 Thibodaux, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
Arabia Shrines $4,450 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2021
American Cancer Society $1,025 Oklahoma City, OK, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Child Advocacy Center $1,070 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Fannie Battle Day Home For Children $1,000 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Goodwill Manasota $1,508 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Other Charities 1000 Each $14,587 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,327 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
St Michael's School $2,425 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (starc) $4,631 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Wingard Home Little Lambs $3,500 Jackson, MS, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Accel Academy $1,000 Mobile, AL, US Purchase Of Supplies For Students In Need And Their Families During Covid 19 2020
Escobar Fund $1,500 Crockett, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Glenda Bartley $10,560 Carriere, MS, US Family Assistance 2020
Second Harvest Food Bank $5,000 New Orleans, LA, US Hurricane Laura Relief 2020
Better Than Ezra Foundation $2,000 New Orleans, LA, US Hurricane Laura Relief 2020
Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Averitt Express Co Diaster Relief $12,750 Cookeville, TN, US Nashville Tornado Relief 2020
American Red Cross - Nashville Tn $1,135 Nashville, TN, US Nashville Tornado Relief 2020
Incarnate Word (secret Santa) $1,043 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Meharry Medical Hospital $1,051 Nashville, TN, US 60 Meals Provided Covid 19 Relief 2020
Governor's Officehomeland Security And Emergency Prep $2,500 Baton Rouge, LA, US Food Provided Covid 19 2020
Usa Health University Hospital $1,560 Mobile, AL, US Food Provided Covid 19 2020
University Medical Center New Orleans Lcmc Health $3,500 New Orleans, LA, US Feeding Our Healthcare Heroes Covid 19 2020
Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center $3,500 New Orleans, LA, US Feeding Our Healthcare Heroes Covid 19 2020
St Dominic Hospital $1,839 Jackson, MS, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Raintree Children Services $1,251 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2020
Other Individuals 1000 Each $1,089 Various, LA, US Hurricane Sally Relief 2020
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,500 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Child Advocacy Center $1,013 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Fannie Battle Day Home For Children $1,386 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Goodwill Manasota $1,358 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Interfaith Ministries (animeals On Wheels) $2,298 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Louisiana Bar Center (secret Santa) $1,035 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Md Anderson Mammography $1,656 Austin, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Nami Walk $1,715 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Odyssey House $3,464 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Other Charities 1000 Each $14,275 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Solace $5,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
St Andrews Village $3,766 Abita Springs, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
St Jude Children's Hospital $1,000 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
St Michael's School $2,664 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (starc) $5,000 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Susan G Komen Foundation $9,417 Metairie, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Wingard Home Ministry $1,438 Jackson, MS, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Children's Hospital Of Alabama $3,808 Birmingham, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Metropolitan Ministries $2,527 Tampa, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Bo's Place $1,758 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Salvation Army - St Petersburg $1,481 St Petersburg, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Jdrf $1,617 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Children's Bureau Of New Orleans $2,500 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
The Broward Education $2,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
Jaeger Foundation $1,000 Metairie, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2018
American Cancer Society $2,425 Oklahoma City, OK, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,500 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Fannie Battle Day Home For Children $1,966 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Goodwill Manasota $2,018 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Houston Bar Association - Adopt A Family $1,160 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Interfaith Ministries (animeals On Wheels) $3,000 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Louisiana Bar Center (secret Santa) $1,090 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Md Anderson Mammography $1,667 Austin, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Nami Walk $1,318 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Odyssey House $3,266 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Other Charities 1000 Each $16,233 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Salvation Army Memphis - Angel Tree Family Project $1,200 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Second Harvest Food Bank $1,398 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Solace $5,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
St Andrews Village $2,257 Abita Springs, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
St Joseph Church $2,306 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
St Michael's School $2,717 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (starc) $5,386 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Susan G Komen Foundation $6,926 Metairie, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Wingard Home Ministry $1,229 Jackson, MS, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Child Advocacy Center $1,354 Mobile, AL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Globalgiving - Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief $4,300 Washington, DC, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Hugs Inc - Hurricane Harvey Supply Drive $8,331 New Orleans, LA, US Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Harvey 2017
Jacksonville Humane Society $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2017
Beau Norcross $1,200 New Orleans, LA, US Family Assistance 2017
Employees Of Adams And Reese Jackso $2,900 Jacksonville, FL, US Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Irma 2017
Employees Of Adams And Reese Saraso $4,600 Sarasota, FL, US Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Irma 2017
Employees Of Adams And Reese St Pet $3,400 St Petersburg, FL, US Releif For Victims Of Hurricane Irma 2017
Employees Of Adams And Reese Tampa $6,000 Tampa, FL, US Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Irma 2017
Employees Of Adams And Reese Fort L $1,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Irma 2017
Employees Of Adams And Reese Housto $6,900 Houston, TX, US Relief For Victims Of Hurricane Harvey 2017
American Red Cross $1,798 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Boys Hopegirls Hope $2,500 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Children's Home Society $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Fannie Battle Day Home For Children $2,489 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Houston Bar Association $1,356 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Interfaith Ministries (animeals On Wheels) $1,939 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Odyssey House $3,238 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Other Charities 1000 Each $18,667 Various, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Solace $5,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
St Andrews Village $2,944 Abita Springs, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
St Joseph Church $2,338 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
St Michael's School $2,621 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
St Tammany Association Of Retarded Citizens (starc) $5,000 Slidell, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Susan G Komen Foundation $9,625 Metairie, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Salvation Army Memphis - Angel Tree Family Project&r&&n& $1,200 Memphis, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank $3,000 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Csal Charter School Donations $3,516 Baton Rouge, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Ccai $1,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Goodwill Manasota $2,461 Srasota, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Md Anderson Mammography $2,666 Austin, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Nami Walk 2016 $1,337 Houston, TX, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
New Orleans Mission $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Pines Of Sarasota $1,192 Sarasota, FL, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Carl Lacoste - Project Podigy $3,957 Terrytown, LA, US Young Leadership Council Music Camp Program 2016
Hurley Blanchard - Project Prodigy $3,588 New Orleans, LA, US Young Leadership Council Music Camp Program 2016
Joe Saulsbury - Project Prodigy $6,294 New Orleans, LA, US Young Leadership Council Music Camp Program 2016
Keith Hart - Project Prodigy $3,737 New Orleans, LA, US Young Leadership Council Music Camp Program 2016
Rebekah Smith - Project Prodigy $1,000 New Orleans, LA, US Young Leadership Council Music Camp Program 2016
Second Harvest Food Bank $1,309 Nashville, TN, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016
Transitions $4,500 Columbia, SC, US General Purpose Of The Charity 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Hugs Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 72-1128842
Website N/A
Address 701 POYDRAS ST SUITE 4500 New Orleans, LA 70139-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Hugs Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Mark C Surprenant
Secretary-treasurer Linda Soileau

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.