M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation is a private foundation in Keller, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $275,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.3 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$116 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.9 million the year before.
21% 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 | $4.9 million | 97 | $112 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 83 | $116 million |
How to apply
M R and Evelyn 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 64 | $3.4 million |
| Missouri | 5 | $345,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $250,000 |
| Kansas | 5 | $190,000 |
| California | 3 | $65,000 |
| New York | 2 | $27,801 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,128 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Funds will provide support towards the Toshiko Horiuchi Indoor climbing structure in Moody Family Children's Museum. | $275,000 |
| The Rabbit Hole KC | Funds will provide support for continued build-out and operations. | $275,000 |
| Young Life Northeast Texas Region | Funds will help support LoneHollow Ranch Free Time Activities and WyldLife Event upgrades. | $210,000 |
| House of Shine Inc | Funds will provide support for season ten of Rise and Shine, the student entrepreneurship experience, update to shine benches, and creative innovations. | $125,000 |
| Stand Ministries | Funds will provide support for general operations, earnest money and expenditures as it relates to the new space. | $125,000 |
| Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Funds will support general operations. | $125,000 |
| CCC Leadership Program Inc | Funds to support women's retreat, November 2024, POS/CCC reunion, the table of 8 and book concept, and professional development opportunities. | $100,000 |
| Marriage Today dba XO Marriage | Funds will support the 2025 XO Marriage Conference and Next Generation Initiatives. | $100,000 |
| Out Loud Dallas | Funds will support Outloud Voices programming and Illuminated Voices. | $100,000 |
| Stand Ministries | Funds will support the sublease for a new location and expenditures as it relates to the new space. | $100,000 |
| SustainED Leaders | Funds will support district partnerships and to expand the team. | $100,000 |
| Young Life Northeast Texas Region | Funds will provide support for program expenses. | $100,000 |
| Birdville Independent School Distri | Funds will provide support for work with secondary campuses, Camp Connect, Strength Explorers Assessment and the Innovation Lab. | $75,000 |
| Botanical Research Institute of Tex | Funds will support the Lightscape installation and the Family Garden. | $75,000 |
| Dallas Spark | Funds will provide support for general operations with the goal to increase on-site attendance numbers. | $75,000 |
| Lumin Education | Funds will provide support for the pregnancy to three year-old programs at Bachman Lake, professional development, and new leadership at Lumin Education. | $75,000 |
| Museum of the Bible | Funds will support general operating expenses. | $75,000 |
| North Texas Performing Arts | Funds will support youth productions, expansion of video and film, Starcatchers Troupe, and "Improv" Troupe. | $75,000 |
| Milestone Church | Funding will support the Elevate Student Ministry High School Camp at LoneHollow Ranch, Milestone College, and Next Gen Summer Leadership. | $75,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant | Funds will provide support for general operations and/or summer services. | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools Gr Tarrant C | Funds support general operating expenses. | $50,000 |
| The Concilio | Funds will provide support for building team capacity and work on the State of the Latino Report. | $50,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Soci | Funds will support activities in the Christmas village. | $50,000 |
| Dallas Foundation A TX Nonprofit Co | Funds will support AURORA, the sixth biennial exhibition: Future Present Past on November 9, 2024. | $50,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoological Association I | Funds will provide support for Zoo Summer Camp which includes the silent disco experience. | $50,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | Funds will support professional development, the re-imagination work, and increase accessibility for camps and service centers to girls in North Texas. | $50,000 |
| Johnson County Community College Fn | Funds will support the Midwest Trust Center, performing arts series, the Nerman Museum programming, and KidsJam Fest. | $50,000 |
| Leadership Women Inc | Funds will provide support for Leadership Women programs, and leadership development within the internal team. | $50,000 |
| The Learning Center of N Texas-Link | Funds will support professional development, evaluation programming and contributing to the Sliding Scale iniative. | $50,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc | Funds will support the 2024-2025 Texas Ballet Theater season at large. | $50,000 |
| Uplift Education | Funds will support the Voyager 1 program and experimentation in character education. | $50,000 |
| The Commit Partnership | Funds will support Commit Partnership to work on metrics over a five year time horizon 2023-2028 that will improve the path to economic mobility for children in Dallas County. | $50,000 |
| First Assembly of God Church-Ark Ci | Funds will support the annual women's conference, youth camps, trips and reaching the community. | $50,000 |
| Homeless Alliance | Funds will support the ongoing operations of the Day Shelter. | $50,000 |
| SustainED Leaders | Funds will support the 50/50 partnership with Dallas ISD for the 2024-2025 school year. | $50,000 |
| Vickery Meadow Youth Development Fn | Funds will support the implementation of the EAGLE Scholars college readiness program. | $50,000 |
| 29 Pieces | Funds will provide support for the building of the 29 Pieces art sculptures and/or developing and facilitating training methodolgy for the Artist Making a Kinder World curriculum and professional development. | $45,000 |
| The Actors Conservatory Theatre | Funds will provide support for production expenses, including costumes, sets, props, scripts, royalties, director stipends, printing, technical supplies, and upstage lighting. | $45,000 |
| City of Roanoke | Funds will provide support for Roanoke Public Library's efforts to transform areas of the facility and a baby-sitting certification course. | $45,000 |
| City Year Inc | Funds will provide support for initiatives to partner with educators in Dallas to address the lack of educational opportunities for students. | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- M K Larson
- Jesse Larson
- Amy Coopman
- Amy Meadows
- Frank Merrick deceased
Questions people ask
Does M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists M K Larson (Pres./Director), Jesse Larson (VP/Grants Anal), Amy Coopman (Director) and Amy Meadows (Secretary/Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.