The Hudson Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Maine · EIN 01-0482817 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Gillian B Schair |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 402, Portland ME 04112 |
| Phone | 2078050101 |
| hudsonfoundationmaine@gmail.com | |
| Form and 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 statements. Proposals for funding should also include a clear project-mission, budget, and project date. |
| 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 organizations. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Aroostook County Action Program | Presque Isle, ME | General Support | $7,500 |
| Penquis CAP Inc | Bangor, ME | General Support | $7,500 |
| Western Maine Community Action | East Wilton, ME | General Support | $7,500 |
| Heart of Maine Resource Center | Dexter, ME | General Support | $7,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | $5,000 | |
| Maine Initiatives | Portland, ME | General Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $199,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $137,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0482817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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