Private foundation · Portland, ME
The Hudson Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $8K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
48
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesApril 15th, August 15th, December 15th (application submissions at other times of year are allowed)
ContactGillian B Schair · 2078050101
MaterialsInterested 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 statements. Proposals for funding should also include a clear project-mission, budget, and project date.
RestrictionsThe 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 organizations.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Lori-ann Touchette
Secretary
$9K
Justin H Schair
Director
Milo Schair-rigoletti
Director
Gillian B Schair
President
Cindy Fernandez
Director
Erica M Schair-cardona
Treasurer
Annemieke L Schair
Director
Loriann Touchette
Secretary
$7K
Erica M Schair
Treasurer
Leslie Cohen
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
2.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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181
Total grants awarded
$2.0M
Total amount
$11K
Average grant
$95K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.