Foundations that fund organizations in Hudson, Iowa
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hudson nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $9,750 to Hudson organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hudson around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Iowa; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hudson
- $9,750
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in IA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hudson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCommons-Korlick Memorial Trust | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $3,250 | $3,250 | Yes | Assisting the recipient to attend any approved college, jun… |
| Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Police k9 program |
| R J McElroy Trust | Waterloo, IA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Gold star award |
| Lsb Foundation | Reinbeck, IA | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating support; Dollars for scholars support - annual scholarship gift |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Hudson, Iowa?
McCommons-Korlick Memorial Trust, Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation, R J McElroy Trust, Lsb Foundation reported grants to Hudson organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Hudson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.