Private foundation · Portland, ME

The Hudson Foundation

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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
'16
'17
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
181
Total grants awarded
$2.0M
Total amount
$11K
Average grant
$95K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$146K
18 grants
2023
$137K
16 grants
2022
$137K
13 grants
2021
$195K
19 grants
2020
$193K
17 grants
2019
$198K
17 grants
2017
$189K
13 grants
2016
$183K
15 grants
2015
$241K
10 grants
2014
$199K
20 grants
2013
$167K
23 grants

Top recipients

77 grants · ME
$882K
5 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$175K
4 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$95K
6 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$90K
Lewiston Public Schools
4 grants · ME
$85K
2 grants · ME · ≈ likely match
$60K
3 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$40K
3 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$38K
2 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$33K
4 grants · ME · ✓ Exact match
$27K

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

Waynflete School
Funding for the Third Thought Initiative for Civic Engagement and to increase diversity of the Lower School
ME · TY 2024
$25K
Avesta Housing
To support services needed by asylum seekers
ME · TY 2024
$15K
Northeastern University
General Support
MA · TY 2024
$15K
Maine Medical Center
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$10K
Youth and Family Outreach
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$10K
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
General Support
MA · TY 2024
$9K
Maine Math and Science Alliance
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$9K
Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$8K
The Northern Lighthouse Inc
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Somali Bantu Community Lewiston of Maine
To support programs that use Liberation Farms to teach farming skills to youths
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Maine Jewish Museum
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Mano En Mano Hand in Hand
Food pantry programs; Welcome & Resource centers; anti-bias education; cultural celebrations
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Wayside Food Programs
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
St Mary's Nutrition Center
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Family Planning Association of Maine Inc (aka Maine Family Planning)
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Spurwink Services
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$5K
Maine Initiatives
General Support
ME · TY 2024
$1K
Waynflete School
Funding for the Third Thought Initiative for Civic Engagement and to increase diversity of the Lower School
ME · TY 2023
$25K
Good Shepherd Food Bank
To provide funding to support the Campaign to End Hunger in Maine
ME · TY 2023
$20K
Intercultural Community Center
To provide funding for the Power School Program and Family CARES Program
ME · TY 2023
$10K
The Ecology School
Funding to expand the AgroEcology for Resilient Communities (ARC) Project
ME · TY 2023
$10K
Healthy Homeworks
Funding to create pathways to attainable homeownership in Lewiston, ME
ME · TY 2023
$10K
Mano En Mano Hand in Hand
Food pantry programs; Welcome & Resource centers; anti-bias education; cultural celebrations
ME · TY 2023
$10K
Cedars Nursing Care Center
Funding for the Direct Healthcare Training & Career Advancement with a Focus on Immigrant Populations
ME · TY 2023
$8K
Avesta Housing
To support services needed by asylum seekers
ME · TY 2023
$8K
Greater Portland Family Promise
Provides funding to help ensure that families have access to critical needs program
ME · TY 2023
$8K
Women for Healthy Rural Living
To support the Incredible Edible Milbridge program
ME · TY 2023
$5K
Maine Conservation Alliance
Support for the Community Organizing Alliance
ME · TY 2023
$5K
Chip Inc
Funding for fuel assistance to marginalized households in Lincoln County
ME · TY 2023
$5K
Mainegeneral Medical Center
Funding for the Community Health and Hunger Emergency Food Bags
ME · TY 2023
$5K
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine
Funding for anti-bias education with a focus on interfaith dialogue and Israel awareness
ME · TY 2023
$4K
Southwest Oxford County Nutrition Inc
Funding for Food Pantry Program
ME · TY 2023
$3K
Oxford Hills Community Garden
To support Foothills Foodworks connecting local farmers with food insecure community members
ME · TY 2023
$3K
Cedars Nursing Care Center
To support the CNA Plus Training & Career Advancement Program
ME · TY 2022
$25K
Good Shepherd Food Bank
To provide funding to support the Campaign to End Hunger in Maine
ME · TY 2022
$20K
Lewiston Public Schools
Provides funding for computer science training & development to teachers and program directors
ME · TY 2022
$15K
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ilap)
To provide funding for the Immigrant Children's Project
ME · TY 2022
$10K
Knox County Homeless Coalition
General Support to help provide trauma-informed care with a whole family approach
ME · TY 2022
$10K
Waynflete School
Funding for two Lower School students which helps to increase diversity
ME · TY 2022
$10K
Intercultural Community Center
To provide funding for the Power School Program
ME · TY 2022
$10K
Healthy Acadia
To help support Healthy Acadia's Down-East Gleaning Initiative
ME · TY 2022
$9K
Women for Healthy Rural Living
To support the Incredible Edible Greenhouse Operation
ME · TY 2022
$8K
Somali Bantu Community Lewiston of Maine
To support programs that use Liberation Farms to to teach farming skills to youths
ME · TY 2022
$6K
Preble Street
To support Preble Street Food Programs
ME · TY 2022
$6K
Aroostook County Action Program
To provide funding for the Emergency Heating Assistance Fund
ME · TY 2022
$5K
Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra
To support the Holocaust Remembrance and genocide recognition event, Violins of Hope Maine
ME · TY 2022
$3K
Spurwink Services
Funding for mental health services, food and school programs to support refugee children and families
ME · TY 2021
$25K
Good Shepherd Food Bank
To provide funding to support the Campaign to End Hunger in Maine
ME · TY 2021
$20K
Intercultural Community Center
$7,500 to the Family CARES program; $10,000 to fund academic support programs for children
ME · TY 2021
$18K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.