Catherine Margaret Oconnor Hough Family
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on educational support, serving the homeless, and promoting community welfare through religious and faith-based initiatives. The foundation also addresses environmental issues, gun violence prevention, and animal preservation, reflecting a commitment to diverse social and environmental concerns. It primarily serves organizations that provide direct assistance to vulnerable populations and support educational institutions, with a notable emphasis on community engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized nonprofits (often Georgia-focused) working in education, homeless services, faith-based community support, or local public media that seek modest grants and can be introduced through local networks or past grantees.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on educational support, homelessness, or faith-based community services
- • Established presence or program work in Georgia or strong partnerships with Georgia organizations
- • Track record of local impact and clear, modest budget needs (grant sizes under $5k)
- • A referral or connection from a past grantee, board contact, or shared local intermediary
Geography
Giving is multi-state (recipients recorded in about six states) but is heavily concentrated in one state, which received roughly 56% of grant dollars in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded fifteen distinct recipients in the latest year and supported a mix of charities across education, homeless services, faith-based groups and a few environmental and health causes, with both returning grantees and new entrants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows six new recipients entered the portfolio in the latest year, but the foundation documents that it awards only to preselected applicants and offers no public contact details, so unfamiliar applicants may be able to join but will likely need referrals or visibility rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
