Jim Hudson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim Hudson Foundation is a private foundation in Columbia, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $660,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$660,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $998,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $566,470 | 17 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $998,000 | 13 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $660,500 | 13 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Jim Hudson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jim Hudson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9 | $385,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $260,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College Foundation | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $200,000 |
| Harvest Hope | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $138,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundation | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $75,000 |
| Oliver Gospel Mission | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $50,000 |
| Scvan | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $50,000 |
| Via Cognitive Health | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $44,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $30,000 |
| Golden Harvest | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $16,000 |
| Madelyn's Fund | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $15,000 |
| Prisma Health Midlands Foundation | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $15,000 |
| May I Pray for You Ministry | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $10,000 |
| Serve & Connect | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $10,000 |
| United Way of Sumter | Charitable contribution to assist in organization's chartiable purpose | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Hudson
- Kenneth Hudson
- Keith Hudson
- Karyn Heimes
- Josh Waters
Questions people ask
Does Jim Hudson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim Hudson Foundation give?
$660,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Jim Hudson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Hudson (President), Kenneth Hudson (Vice President), Keith Hudson (Vice President) and Karyn Heimes (Secretary/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jim Hudson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.