Geoffrey C Hughes Foundation Inc
https://n/aTotal Given 2020–2024
$8.5M
122 grants · $1.7M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $25K–$80K
grant size
58%
supporter · 32/55 multi-year
repeat
$35.2M
Assets · 2021
55
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
geoffrey c hughes foundation inc
Phone
8008391754
Deadlines
none
How to Apply
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.
Restrictions
there are no restrictions on awards. the foundation concentrates on environmental protection, education and social justice.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.5M | $27.8M | $66K | 21 |
| 2021 | $1.8M | $35.2M | $742K | 25 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $35.0M | $1.3M | 30 |
| 2023 | $2.0M | $30.4M | $626K | 24 |
| 2024 | $1.4M | $32.8M | $1.1M | 22 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 122 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$25K
Median
$50K
Average
$70K
75th Pctl
$80K
Maximum
$750K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Bersani | Dir, Pres | $214K |
| Matthew Bersani | Dir, Treas | $169K |
| W Conway Cliff | Dir | — |
| Ursula Cliff | Dir | — |
| Monica Orbe Cliff | Dir | — |
| Paul Burns | Dir | — |
| Catherine Burns | Dir, Sec | — |
| Walter C Cliff | Dir | — |
| john r young | dir, pres | — |
Grants Awarded (122 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD LAND TRUST INC | SHEFFIELD, MA | $750,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE NATURAL RESOURCES | PITTSFIELD, MA | $300,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| EGREMONT LAND TRUST INC | S EGREMONT, MA | $230,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| SHEFFIELD LAND TRUST INC | SHEFFIELD, MA | $230,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $200,000 | Massachusetts Chapter fund | 2021 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $200,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| NEW YORK CITY BALLET INC | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| MOUNT KISCO INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY INC | MOUNT KISCO, NY | $175,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE INC | BOSTON, MA | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |
| NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE NATURAL RESOURCES | LENOX, MA | $150,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2022 |
| NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH FOUNDATION | LEXINGTON, KY | $125,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2020 |
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| PRINCETON IN ASIA INC | PRINCETON, NJ | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | GT BARRINGTON, MA | $100,000 | River Run Farm Project | 2024 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE NATURAL RESOURCES | LENOX, MA | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2023 |
| PRINCETON IN ASIA INC | PRINCETON, NJ | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2024 |
| GREENAGERS INC | S EGREMONT, MA | $100,000 | Community Learning in the Berkshires CLuB | 2021 |
| SAVE THE SOUND INC | NEW HAVEN, CT | $100,000 | General & Unrestricted | 2021 |