Hudson-Webber Foundation
Accepts applications
Hudson-Webber Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.1 million in 170 grants; the typical grant was $13,425 and the largest $550,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.1 million
- Number of grants170
- Typical grant$13,425
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$217 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.5 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.5 million | 202 | $204 million |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 170 | $217 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Shaw Hudson-Webber Foundati 333 West Fort Street Suite 1310, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 963-7777 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/. |
| Restrictions | The hudson-webber foundation concentrates its giving for activities based in detroit, or otherwise have a significant benefit to the detroit community. The foundation concentrates its efforts and resources in support of projects within four program mission areas, each of which impacts upon the vitality and quality of life in the community. Those mission areas are: community and economic development; investing in efforts that provide jobs for all detroiters and strengthen neighborhoods to help achieve stable racial and economic diversity. Built environment; improve the built environment of the city of detroit by increasing the prevalence of quality physical spaces that reflect and enhance the diverse culture. Arts and culture; the enhancement of arts and culture organizations to deliver quality, accessible, and engaging cultural programs. Safe and just communities; the improvement of public safety in detroit through innovative, racially equitable strategies. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hudson-Webber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 129 | $8.5 million |
| New York | 8 | $410,200 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $50,640 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $40,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $18,430 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,750 |
| Illinois | 3 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Detroit cdo fund and the elevating cdo (ecdo) fund | $550,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | Dia settlement ("grand bargain") | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Michigan justice fund | $400,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Michigan justice fund | $400,000 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Detroit Economic Growth Association | Detroit down payment assistance | $250,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation | General operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region | $250,000 |
| The Detroit Institute of Arts | For unrestricted operating endowment support in recognition of mary anne and eugene a. Gargaro | $250,000 |
| Community Development Advocates of Detroit | General operating support | $225,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Support ewdc and jei | $225,000 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | Community land trust ecosystem support | $225,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Invest Detroit Foundation | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Joe Louis Greenway Partnership | General operating support renewal | $200,000 |
| Joe Louis Greenway Partnership | General operating support renewal | $200,000 |
| Belle Isle Conservancy | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Small business support network | $150,000 |
| Develop Detroit Inc | General operating support for affordable housing and community development | $150,000 |
| Eastern Market Corporation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Eastern Market Corporation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | Lisc detroit: implementation of a comprehensive equity-based economic development agenda to develop local talent, revitalize neighborhoods and support small businesses | $150,000 |
| Michigans Thanksgiving Parade Foundation | Support for america's thanksgiving parade presented by gardner white | $135,000 |
| Detroit Future City | Center for equity, engagement, and research, gens ops, 2023-2026 | $125,000 |
| Downtown Detroit Partnership Inc | General operations | $125,000 |
| Michigan Future Inc | Operating support and neighborhood talent concentration initiative | $125,000 |
| Chandler Park Conservancy | Operating support | $100,000 |
| CHN Housing Partners | Detroit housing network operations | $100,000 |
| Citizens Research Council of Michigan Inc | General operating support for 2023 and 2024 | $100,000 |
| Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation | Project clean slate | $100,000 |
| Detroit Parks Coalition | General operating support for 2024-25 | $100,000 |
| Detroit Sound Conservancy | Blue bird inn footprint | $100,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall Inc | Detroit art support 2022-2025 | $100,000 |
| Force Detroit Inc | Freer, safer detroit | $100,000 |
| Michigan League for Public Policy | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Michigan League for Public Policy | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc | Detroit cultural center association - start-up support | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit | Operating support through capital campaign and relaunch | $100,000 |
| Culturesource | Detroit art support 2022-2025 | $75,000 |
| Michigan Center for Youth Justice | General operations | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Rencher
- Jennifer Hudson Parke
- David E Meador
- Matthew P Cullen
- Stephen R D'arcy
- Stephen Henderson
- Joseph L Hudson IV
- Barbara McQuade
- Joseph R Parke
- Robert G Riney
- Carla Walker-Miller
- Jean Hudson Witmer
- Sophia Hudson
- Lydie B Hudson
Questions people ask
Does Hudson-Webber Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
How much does Hudson-Webber Foundation give?
$9.1 million in tax year 2024, across 170 grants, with a typical grant of $13,425.
Who runs Hudson-Webber Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Rencher (President, Ceo), Jennifer Hudson Parke (Board Chair and Trustee), David E Meador (Treasurer and Trustee) and Matthew P Cullen (Trustee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Hudson-Webber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and environment and conservation.