Laffey-McHugh Foundation

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Empowering Communities. Building Brighter Futures.

A private foundation supporting underserved populations since 1959.

Applications for the Fall 2025 funding cycle are now open. Deadline: October 1.

Note: Organizations that are considering applying should first submit a Request to Apply, prior to requesting a meeting. Requests for meetings made after September 12th cannot be guaranteed.

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About The Foundation

The Laffey-McHugh Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations that strive to support individuals to reach their full potential and uplift communities.

Learn More About the Foundation

Interested in Applying for a Grant?

Review Eligibility

Review our guidelines, focus areas and examples of recent grants to determine if your organization is eligible for a grant.

Contact Us

If your organization is new to the Foundation or if the proposed request is outside of our grant guidelines, contact us before submitting an application.

Apply for a Grant

If your organization is eligible for a grant you will receive an email with a link to the grant application.

Our Focus Areas

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Basic Needs & Relief Services

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Communities & Quality of Life

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Economic Mobility & Empowerment

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Health & Wellness

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Youth Enrichment

Some Recent First-Time Grantees

A Woman's Worth Project

assists justice-impacted women with breaking cycles of incarceration, houselessness, and trauma through housing, workforce development, mental health support, and life skills training.

Developing Artist Collaboration

empowers emerging artists through business, marketing, and workforce development while fostering professional growth, community engagement, and sustainable careers.

Fighting Abuse Through Education

provides preventative programs and partner collaborations to prevent child abuse through education, resources, and support for children and families.

Tender Hearts. Inc.

supports children, local hospitals, organizations, and programs assisting medically fragile children and their families.

TOVA Community Health

delivers access to high-quality care to residents who have complex chronic medical conditions and disabilities like Sickle Cell.

Unite for HER

enriches the health and well-being of those diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers by funding and delivering integrative therapies.