William Lawrence and Blanche Hughes Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLexington, Kentucky · EIN 95-4536657 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $325,000 and $5,000,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM LAWRENCE AND BLANCHE HUGHES |
|---|---|
| Address | 884 IRON WORKS PIKE, LEXINGTON KY 40511 |
| Phone | 3104942267 |
| Form and materials | PRIMARILY MEDICAL RESEARCH GRANT PROPOSAL |
| Deadlines | ONGOING |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE PRIMARILY AWARDED TO NON-PROFITS IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL RESEARCH. |
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 Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Seattle, WA | Medical research | $8,500,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Brookline, MA | Medical research | $5,000,000 |
| Neurocritical Care Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $1,000,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $325,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Medical research | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,875,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $10,225,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $4,075,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620449349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4536657
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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