Hudson Community Foundation
Hudson Community Foundation is a Form 990 public charity based in Hudson, Ohio, established in 2000. It supports nonprofit organizations and community needs through charitable giving and grantmaking, with a stated goal of improving quality of life in Hudson.
Hudson Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Hudson Community Foundation gave $4.1M across 130 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Ohio. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,092,634
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 130
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,482
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,125
- Total assets
- $35,803,664
- +17.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (50 of 130, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hudson Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
accepts unsolicited requests from eligible organizations through its online grant application portal. Applicants create an organization account and submit an application online. The listed application materials include a project description, objectives, expected outcomes, amount requested, and project budget. General exclusions include religious organizations or events, private foundations, operating deficits or debt retirement, support to individuals, advertising, testimonial dinners, political organizations or campaigns, capital campaigns, and endowments. Generally, one request per 501(c)(3) organization is accepted per calendar year. Approved applicants must sign a grant agreement and submit a final report within 30 days after project or program completion; the foundation also requires public acknowledgment of the grant and may request proof of those acknowledgments for future grant consideration.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 cycle deadlines listed are March 18 by 3 p.m. and September 16 by 3 p.m.
- Deadline
- The 2026 cycle deadlines listed are March 18 by 3 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 49 E Main St PO Box 944, Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: (330) 655-3580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hudson Community Foundation
Who Hudson Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Akron Foundation ($515K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
457 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 389 grants of 457 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The community grant program serves organizations located in or providing services to Hudson, Ohio. The foundation also describes donor-supported giving locally and nationwide. In 2024, 72% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; other leading recipient states were Pennsylvania (4%), Illinois (4%), Connecticut (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 130 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hudson Community Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 50 of 130 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $4.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 130 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Akron Foundation Akron, OH | Programs | $515,000 |
| Hudson Community Living Company Hudson, OH | Programs | $300,000 |
| Lebron James Family Foundation Akron, OH | Programs | $250,000 |
| Sharing Sacred Spaces Inc Greenwich, CT | Programs | $140,000 |
| No Surf House Streetsboro, OH | Programs | $130,000 |
| The Fund for Charitable Giving Pittsburgh, PA | Programs | $120,173 |
| Omnia Institute for Contextual Leadership Chicago, IL | Programs | $100,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Foundation Akron, OH | Programs | $97,000 |
| Spiritual Life Society Hudson, OH | Programs | $94,460 |
| Pitcch IN Foundation Inc Alpine, NJ | Programs | $93,814 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,803,664 | $8,943,803 | $6,040,568 | $4,092,634 | 130 | $868,551 |
| 2023 | $30,488,545 | $6,243,252 | $5,759,010 | $4,559,136 | 93 | $635,784 |
| 2022 | $26,647,595 | $5,210,898 | $3,289,535 | $2,234,498 | 83 | $508,825 |
| 2021 | $29,386,115 | $4,036,593 | $2,512,241 | $1,571,596 | 74 | $613,875 |
| 2020 | $25,042,262 | $3,065,961 | $3,422,309 | $2,617,301 | 77 | $438,516 |
| 2019 | $22,693,966 | $4,681,905 | $2,520,622 | $1,662,409 | 54 | $507,629 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance quality of life in Hudson by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs, and leading on community issues. Its community grant interests include art and culture; historical and environmental preservation; social services; youth education and recreation; and prevention and addiction.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organizations and, in some cases, government agencies. Organizations must be located in Hudson, Ohio, or provide services there. Examples of grantees include the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, whose stated mission is to help people experience healthy, hunger-free lives, and Akron Children’s Hospital Foundation, which says it solicits gifts to further the mission of Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron.
Grantmaking
The foundation reports two community grant cycles each year, in spring and fall. In filing year 2024, it reported 130 grants totaling $4,092,634; itemized grants ranged from $5,200 to $515,000, with a median of $13,125. Separately, the foundation stated that it awarded $54,000 through its community impact initiatives to local nonprofit programs in 2024. Donors also recommended more than $5 million in grants from donor charitable funds that year.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $515,000 to University of Akron Foundation, $300,000 to Hudson Community Living Company, $250,000 to LeBron James Family Foundation, $140,000 to Sharing Sacred Spaces Inc, and $130,000 to No Surf House. The stated mission of Sharing Sacred Spaces is to address bias, misunderstanding, and polarization through education and engagement across differing worldviews.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bill Sedlacek as chairman; Jenesa Lukac as treasurer; and Jim Słuzewski as secretary. Board members listed are Bill Currin, Brad Wright, David Schweighoefer, Dexter James, Jan Gusich, Jason Bogniard, and John Archer.
Hudson Community Foundation is led by Amy Jordan, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Jordan
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$77K (2019) → $109K (2024)
Bill Sedlacek
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Currin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenesa Lukac
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sluzewski
Secretary
Secretary - Eoy → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Archer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karin Stifler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Whitacre
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Speaks
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Wright
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dexter James
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Gusich
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bogniard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Radigan
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schweighoefer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Baran
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Ciancio
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Buzzelli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Alex Schmitt (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Wooldredge (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Dearborn (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Swegan (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Drew Forhan (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Vaillancourt (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Lyden (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: William Wooldredge (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Don Thrap (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William Currin (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Basil (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Don Tharp (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Linda McDonald (2019) — Secretary - Boy
- Former: Pat Carroll (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Myers (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Amy Jordan (President).
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Community Foundation
How much does Hudson Community Foundation give each year?
Hudson Community Foundation gave $4.1M across 130 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 93 grants.
What is Hudson Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Hudson Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,125, and its average grant was $31,482, across 130 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hudson Community Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Hudson Community Foundation give grants?
Hudson Community Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, OH (23 grants), Akron, OH (18 grants), Cleveland, OH (17 grants) and Blue Mountain Lake, NY (3 grants).
Does Hudson Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 130 grants with a stated purpose on Hudson Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (130 grants).
Who are Hudson Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Hudson Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Akron Foundation ($515,000), Hudson Community Living Company ($300,000) and Lebron James Family Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hudson Community Foundation?
Hudson Community Foundation reported $35.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What does Hudson Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance quality of life in Hudson by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs, and leading on community issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hudson Community Foundation?
accepts unsolicited requests from eligible organizations through its online grant application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hudson Community Foundation's EIN?
Hudson Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1935499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Hudson Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hudson Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hudson-community-foundation-morg_482fe81c6a1e4dabb6d7928574ab41e2
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