The Hudson Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hudson Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $199,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$199,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,000 the year before.
77% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,000 | 16 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 18 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $199,500 | 13 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gillian B Schair PO Box 402, Portland, ME 04112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 805-0101, hudsonfoundationmaine@gmail.com |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hudson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 13 | $199,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LearningWorks | General Support | $35,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice | General Support | $35,000 |
| Mano en Mano Hand in Hand | General Support | $35,000 |
| Waynflete School | General Support | $25,000 |
| Augusta Food Bank | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cobscook Community Learning Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| Maine Family Planning | General Support | $10,000 |
| Aroostook County Action Program | General Support | $7,500 |
| Penquis CAP Inc | General Support | $7,500 |
| Western Maine Community Action | General Support | $7,500 |
| Heart of Maine Resource Center | General Support | $7,000 |
| Colby College | f/b/o The Center for Small Town Jewish Life | $5,000 |
| Maine Initiatives | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori-Ann Touchette
- Justin H Schair
- Annemieke L Schair
- Cindy Fernandez
- Milo Schair-Rigoletti
- Gillian B Schair
- Erica M Schair-Cardona
Questions people ask
Does The Hudson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15th, August 15th, December 15th (application submissions at other times of year are allowed).
How much does The Hudson Foundation give?
$199,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Hudson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori-Ann Touchette (Secretary), Justin H Schair (Director), Annemieke L Schair (Director) and Cindy Fernandez (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Hudson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.