Private foundation · EIN 01-0482817 · Portland, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hudson Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Maine. The foundation accepts applications (April 15th, August 15th, December 15th (application submissions at other times o) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $200K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Maine. Stated restrictions: The Foundation will only provide funding to organizations that have been recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt non-profit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) in good standing, and that are also not private foundations.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$200K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in ME
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
April 15th, August 15th, December 15th (
Assets
$6.1M

How to apply

Interested parties seeking funds may submit an application and supporting materials as outlined on the Foundation's website at: www.hudsonfoundationmaine.org/our-grant-process/ Applicants will need to submit to the Foundation an application form and, if their proposal is approved, an evaluation form one year after payment is received; both forms may be found on the Foundation's website. Applicants should be prepared to provide to the Foundation their name, organizational history, proof of tax-exempt status, current board list, governing documents, and previous tax filings and financial statem… Contact: Gillian B Schair, Po Box 402, Portland, Me, 2078050101, hudsonfoundationmaine@gmail.com Deadlines: April 15th, August 15th, December 15th (application submissions at other times of year are allowed) Restrictions: The Foundation will only provide funding to organizations that have been recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt non-profit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) in good standing, and that are also not private foundations. The Foundation will also requires applicants to meet one or more of the following criteria: 1) Locale: the six New England states, but primarily the State of Maine; 2) Projects related to medical research and service; 3) Organizations providing direct service to individuals; 4) Projects that serve the handicapped or disadvantaged; 5) Anti-bias education; 6) Religious organizati…

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
LearningworksPortland, MEGeneral Support$35K
Maine Equal JusticeAugusta, MEGeneral Support$35K
Mano En Mano Hand in HandMilbridge, MEGeneral Support$35K
Waynflete SchoolPortland, MEGeneral Support$25K
Augusta Food BankAugusta, MEGeneral Support$10K
Cobscook Community Learning CenterTrescott, MEGeneral Support$10K
Maine Family PlanningAugusta, MEGeneral Support$10K
Aroostook County Action ProgramPresque Isle, MEGeneral Support$7,500
Penquis Cap IncBangor, MEGeneral Support$7,500
Western Maine Community ActionEast Wilton, MEGeneral Support$7,500
Heart of Maine Resource CenterDexter, MEGeneral Support$7,000
Colby CollegeWaterville, MEf/b/o The Center for Small Town Jewish Life$5,000
Maine InitiativesPortland, MEGeneral Support$5,000

About this foundation

Hudson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Maine, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Hudson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Interested parties seeking funds may submit an application and supporting materials as outlined on the Foundation's website at: www.hudsonfoundationmaine.org/our-grant-process/ Applicants will need… Deadlines: April 15th, August 15th, December 15th (application submissions at other times of year are allowed).

How much does Hudson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Hudson Foundation give?

Maine (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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