Hudson Community Foundation
Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) is a public charity and community foundation based in Hudson, Ohio. Established in 2000, the organization was founded by two philanthropic Hudson residents to create a community foundation reflecting the unique character of Hudson residents. HCF enhances quality of life by guiding charitable giving, supporting local organizations, and uniting the community to address local needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.8M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
-10.2% YoY
Grant Count
130
+39.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-35.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Enhance the overall quality of life in Hudson by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs and leading on community issues.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Civic projects
- Youth programs and initiatives
- Environment
Grantmaking
HCF administers multiple types of charitable funds and grantmaking vehicles:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Hudson, Ohio and the surrounding community. Grantmaking extends to organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, as well as charitable organizations across the country through donor-advised funds.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $35,803,664
- Total Revenues: $8,943,803
- Total Expenses: $6,040,568
- Total Giving: $5,486,787
- Staff: 4 employees
IRS Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since December 2000; EIN: 34-1935499
Rating: Four-Star rating from independent charity evaluator with a score of 95%, indicating strong accountability, finance, impact measurement, and leadership practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,803,664 | $30,488,545 | $26,647,595 |
| Revenue | $8,943,803 | $6,243,252 | $5,210,898 |
| Expenses | $6,040,568 | $5,759,010 | $3,289,535 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $868,551 | $635,784 | $508,825 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Hudson Community Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Akron Children's Hospital Foundation ($97,000), Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc ($91,000), Cleveland State University Foundation ($64,920).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 100 WOMEN STRONG OHIO INC HUDSON, OH | PROGRAMS | $16,250 |
| A KID AGAIN INC TWINSBURG, OH | PROGRAMS | $23,500 |
| ADIRONDACK EXPERIENCE BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY | PROGRAMS | $21,600 |
| ADIRONDACK LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, NY | PROGRAMS | $5,300 |
| AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION AKRON, OH | PROGRAMS | $97,000 |
| AKRON MARATHON CHARITABLE CORPORATION AKRON, OH | PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| AKRONCANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK AKRON, OH | PROGRAMS | $47,150 |
| AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AKRON, OH | PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| ALL ABOUT DANCE COMPETITION BOOSTER CLUB STOW, OH | PROGRAMS | $6,000 |
| ALLEGHENY COLLEGE MEADVILLE, PA | PROGRAMS | $13,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Amy Jordan
- Chairman of the Board: Bill Sedlacek
- Finance Director: Ronald B Hoover
The Foundation is governed by leaders with strong ties to the community and is staffed by people from the community.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL CURRIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BILL SEDLACEK | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| BRAD WRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVID SCHWEIGHOEFER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DEXTER JAMES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAN GUSICH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JASON BOGNIARD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENESA LUKAC | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JIM SLUZEWSKI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOHN ARCHER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KARIN STIFLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LINDSAY BARAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LISA RADIGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE CIANCIO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NICK BUZZELLI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA MYERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAUL MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHARON WHITACRE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TOM SPEAKS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AMY JORDAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $109,131 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025:** Hudson Community Foundation awarded $30,000 in special anniversary grants
Hudson Community Foundation awards $30,000 in special anniversary grants**2024:** Foundation granted $25,000 to local nonprofits; administered over $27 million in donor charitable funds
Foundation grants $25,000 to local nonprofits | Scriptype**2023:** Hudson Community Foundation awarded $33,500 in grants
Hudson Community Foundation awards $30,000 in special anniversary grants**2021:** Foundation awarded record levels of grants
Hudson Community Foundation awards $30,000 in special anniversary grantsContact Information
Address: 49 E Main St, Hudson, OH 44236-3003
Phone: (330) 655-3580
Website: www.myhcf.org
Email: info@myhcf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hudson Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Enhance the overall quality of life in Hudson by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs and leading on community issues. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Civic projects • Youth programs and initiatives • Environment
How do I apply for a grant from Hudson Community Foundation?
HCF administers multiple types of charitable funds and grantmaking vehicles: **Fund Types Offered:** • Designated funds • Field-of-interest funds • Unrestricted funds • Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) • Family philanthropy funds **Recent Grantmaking Activity:** In 2024, Hudson Community Foundation administered over $27 million in donor charitable funds. Donors recommended more than $5 million in grants to approximately 1,000 charitable organizations locally and across the country. The Foundation als…
Where does Hudson Community Foundation make grants?
Primary focus on Hudson, Ohio and the surrounding community. Grantmaking extends to organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, as well as charitable organizations across the country through donor-advised funds.
What size grants does Hudson Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Hudson Community Foundation awarded 130 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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