The John C and Karyl Kay Hughes Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1286019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.4M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$29.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of King County | Seattle, WA | Uwkc gates challenge | $682,000 |
| Seattle First Baptist Church | Seattle, WA | Support a justice-oriented & inclusive intergenerational community | $400,000 |
| Church Council of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | Support building collective power through faith-rooted community organizing | $260,000 |
| Swedish Medical Center Foundation | Seattle, WA | Support advancing health care in the seattle region | $225,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tukwila, WA | Family resource program | $207,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Seattle, WA | Support innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease | $200,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Seattle, WA | Support for women & children's shelter | $196,000 |
| Noah Center | Stanwood, WA | Low cost spay/neuter program | $150,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Support human rights and the alleviation of human suffering | $133,000 |
| 1St Church of Christ Scientist | Boston, MA | Mother church endowment fund and general support | $125,000 |
| 12Th Church of Christ Scientist | Seattle, WA | Support for christian science services & activities | $100,000 |
| Cascade Pbs | Seattle, WA | Specific programming | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Cancer research | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | White center community center | $80,000 |
| Companis | Seattle, WA | Support healthy communities by fostering skilled volunteer service | $50,000 |
| Uplift Northwest | Seattle, WA | Guiding people on their path to self-sufficiency by providing employment and job readiness services | $46,000 |
| Youth Care | Seattle, WA | Orion center support | $46,000 |
| YWCA of King County | Seattle, WA | Support eliminating racism, empowering women and strengthening communities | $46,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Provide opportunities and support for children experiencing foster care | $40,000 |
| Alliance for Education | Seattle, WA | Support excellence in education by advancing educational justice and racial equity for students in seattle public schools | $35,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Americus, GA | Support building homes, communities and hope. | $34,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | Int'l camp in maine scholarships | $33,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society | Seattle, WA | Support conservation of our marine environment | $30,000 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | Seattle, WA | Help the library build its collection and resources and offer programs | $29,000 |
| Kbtc Association | Tacoma, WA | Support the artistic, cultural and educational activities of kbtc public tv | $21,000 |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital | Waimea, HI | Support improving access to care and providing high-quality services at a reasonable cost | $18,000 |
| United Way of San Juan County | Friday Harbor, WA | Enhance the ability of local agencies to meet vital needs of the community | $12,000 |
| San Juan Island Emergency Medical Technician Association | Friday Harbor, WA | Support public health, safe and injury prevention through education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,403,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $3,094,000 | 28 |
| 2022 | $3,084,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630909349100828
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1286019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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