Donors & Supporters

At the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy, our work is strengthened by a community of dedicated supporters. 

For more than two decades, the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy has served New Jersey through public opinion polling, policy research, civic engagement initiatives, and public programs that encourage thoughtful discussion of important issues. Your tax-deductible gift helps us continue this work and expand our impact throughout the state. Together, we can strengthen civic life and promote informed public discourse in New Jersey. 

Support Our Work

Your Support Makes an Impact. Every sponsorship helps create opportunities for learning, leadership, civic engagement, and public service. Together, we can inspire informed citizenship, strengthen democratic participation, and prepare the next generation of leaders.

Every gift to our Operating Fund supports:

  • Nonpartisan public policy research
  • Public opinion polling
  • Civic engagement initiatives
  • Educational programming and events
  • Student learning and professional development opportunities for public service careers
  • Dialogue training for students

Gifts to our Washington Internship Fund provide transportation stipends directly to Stockton students in D.C. 

Founding Endowment

The establishment of the Hughes Center was marked by Stockton University’s first $1 million endowment, announced at its dedication on May 22, 2008. This endowment was the culmination of a successful fundraising effort, demonstrating public support for the Center’s mission. We are honored to recognize the following contributors to the initial endowment:

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Chazen
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Hughes and Family
South Jersey Industries
New Jersey American Water Company
Atlantic City Electric Company
Exelon Corporation
Public Service Enterprise Group
Salmon Ventures Limited
Thomas H. Heist Family
Tribhuvan & Nandita Singh
Verizon
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts of New Jersey