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