Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 13-3622255 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEOFFREY C HUGHES FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | FOUNDATION SOURCE 55 WALLS DR - 302, FAIRFIELD CT 06824 |
| STROWBRIDGE@FOUNDATIONSOURCE.COM | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER OF INQUIRY STATING THE PURPOSE AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND THE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION AT THE E-MAIL ADDRESS INDICATED: STROWBRIDGE@FOUNDATIONSOURCE.COM |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON AWARDS. THE FOUNDATION CONCENTRATES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Land Trust Inc | Sheffield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | To support the massachusetts chapter of the nature conservancy | $125,000 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources | Lenox, MA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp | Mount Kisco, NY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Princeton in Asia Inc | Princeton, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Berkshire Agriculture Ventures | Great Barrington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Pittsfield Community Food Pantry Inc | Pittsfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Streetsquash Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Berkshire Bird Observatory | Gt Barrington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Construct Inc | Great Barrington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Greenagers Inc | S Egremont, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc | Gt Barrington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Movement Voter Fund | $50,000 |
| Vote Org | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Blackshires fund | $40,000 |
| Berkshire Opera Festival | Pittsfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Council on the Environment Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Immigrant Center Inc | Pittsfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Literacy Network of South Berkshire Inc | Lee, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Berkshires Bounty Inc | Gt Barrington, MA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival Inc | Becket, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires Inc | Sandisfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | Sheffield, MA | To support r.o.p.e. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,210,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,350,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $2,025,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642609349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3622255
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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