HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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The Hudson Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Ohio, California, and Illinois. With a total of $4.1 million in grants paid to 252 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOUNDED IN 2000, HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON AREA BY INCREASING CHARITABLE GIVING, EDUCATING, AND CONNECTING DONORS TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND LEADING ON COMMUNITY ISSUES. THE FOUNDATION, SUPPORTED BY HUNDREDS OF LOCAL DONORS AND DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, OPERATES FROM AN OFFICE IN THE HISTORIC BALDWIN HOUSE ON HUDSON'S VILLAGE GREEN AND IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND LED BY A PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OMNIA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEXTUAL LEADERSHIP
$1.1M
5%
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$1.1M
5%
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$1.1M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
130
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include OMNIA INSTITUTE FOR CONTEXTUAL LEADERSHIP, CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, and CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.