R Dale & Frances M Hughes Fdn 47F100011
Historical FunderLancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7914215 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $152,673.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CO KEVIN HUGHES |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 728, STROUDSBURG PA 18360 |
| Phone | 6108988356 |
| grantapps@dfhughesfoundation.org | |
| Form and materials | ELECTRONIC ONLY - SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 - APRIL 30, EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | 1) REGISTERED NON-PROFIT GROUP UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC AND 2) BASED IN MONROE COUNTY, OR PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF MONROE COUNTY |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Paradise Friendly Library | Cresco, PA | Archival project & | $319,900 |
| Salvation Army | East Stroudsburg, PA | East stroudsburg operations | $265,000 |
| Monroe County Historical Association | Stroudsbrug, PA | Operations | $257,500 |
| Suburban Ems | Easton, PA | Operations | $168,579 |
| Pocono Mountain Public Library | Tobyhanna, PA | Operations | $158,955 |
| East Stroudsburg University Fdn | East Stroudsburg, PA | Art & design dept. & | $152,673 |
| Eastern Monroe Public Library | Stroudsburg, PA | Operations | $116,000 |
| Lvhn-Pocono Foundation | East Stroudsburg, PA | Operations | $100,000 |
| Pocono Area Transitional Housing | Stroudsburg, PA | Group home operations | $97,267 |
| Northampton County Community College Foundation | Bethlehem, PA | Campus construction & | $90,000 |
| Monroe Career & Technical Institute | East Stroudsburg, PA | Operations | $79,000 |
| Family Promise of Monroe County Inc | Stroudsburg, PA | Operations & utility costs | $72,250 |
| Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network | Saylorsburg, PA | Debt reduction & operations | $65,000 |
| Safe Monroe | Delaware Water Gap, PA | Operations | $60,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of Monroe County | Bartonsville, PA | Child abuse support | $55,000 |
| Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | Stroudsburg, PA | Operations | $51,100 |
| Sights for Hope | Allentown, PA | Operations | $35,000 |
| Monroe County Meals on Wheels | Stroudsburg, PA | Senior feeding program | $35,000 |
| Celebration of the Arts Jazz Festival | Delaware Water Gap, PA | Operations | $34,725 |
| Western Pocono Public Library | Brodheadsville, PA | Operations | $34,300 |
| Devereux Foundation | Newfoundland, PA | Developmentally disabled | $25,000 |
| The Friendly Community Center | Mountainhome, PA | Senior & community programs | $14,500 |
| East Stroudsburg School District | East Stroudsburg, PA | Public education | $13,251 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,300,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,100,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349108525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7914215
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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