Funder directory Maine The Hudson Foundation

Private foundation · Portland, ME · EIN 010482817

The 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

Education · 40%Food & agriculture · 27%Crime & legal · 20%Human services · 12%
How to apply — from their own filing

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

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
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.