The Hudson Foundation
The Hudson Foundation of Maine (Portland, ME) is a private/family foundation that provides monetary grants focused on disadvantaged and marginalized populations and at-risk immigrant and refugee youth. The site includes the foundation's grant process, a downloadable application form, recent grant recipient listings, contact details, and a board members page.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Maine-based or New England nonprofit that provides direct services to disadvantaged populations—especially immigrant/refugee youth, food security, youth development, or anti-bias education—and can submit the foundation's application with required financials.
Good Fit
- • Organization primarily serves communities in Maine (or nearby New England) or clearly benefits Maine residents.
- • Programs focused on immigrant/refugee support, food pantries, youth development, or anti-bias education.
- • Project budgets in the typical grant range (~$5K–$25K).
- • Can supply 501(c)(3) documentation, board list, financial statements, and agree to a one-year evaluation.
- • Willing to follow the foundation's published application form and cyclical deadlines.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: most grants support Maine (about 84% of 2024 dollars), with a small portion to Massachusetts; the observed footprint is state/region-level rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct recipients (and 15 new grantees), and across three years the foundation funded 13–18 organizations annually, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public application form, clear deadlines, and contact details on the website, and the latest year’s high count of new recipients (15 of 18) demonstrates that unfamiliar applicants have been able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
