Funder directory → Maine → The Hudson Foundation
Private foundation · Portland, ME · EIN 010482817The Hudson Foundation
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$5,400–$35,000
median $10,000
Giving (latest FY)
$199,500
13 grants · FY2025
Assets
$6,135,625
gives in ME
Application form & materials: 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 stateme
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 organizatio
Contact: Gillian B Schair · PO Box 402, Portland, ME, 04112 · 2078050101
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LearningWorks · Portland, ME | General Support | $35,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice · Augusta, ME | General Support | $35,000 |
| Mano en Mano Hand in Hand · Milbridge, ME | General Support | $35,000 |
| Waynflete School · Portland, ME | General Support | $25,000 |
| Augusta Food Bank · Augusta, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cobscook Community Learning Center · Trescott, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Maine Family Planning · Augusta, ME | General Support | $10,000 |
| Penquis CAP Inc · Bangor, ME | General Support | $7,500 |
| Western Maine Community Action · East Wilton, ME | General Support | $7,500 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.