Private foundation · EIN 37-6609517 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $110K total, median $28K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$110K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mineola Church of ChristMineola, TXProgram support$77K
Mineola Independent School District Attn William BjorkMineola, TXProgram support$28K
Kindness KottageMineola, TXProgram support$5,504

About this foundation

Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Edward Jones Trust Company, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 3 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Max and Mary Hudson Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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