Hudson Family Charitable Foundation
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $374,000, primarily to organizations in Tennessee.
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Hudson Family Charitable Foundation gave $374K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Tennessee. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $374,000
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,000
- +85.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $243,586
- -18.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hudson Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5200 Stanford Drive, Nashville, TN 37215-4232
Phone: (615) 347-7109
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hudson Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harding Academy ($150K). Together the top 10 received $372K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 67 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee and 1% to recipients in Ohio. The listed grants included 10 recipients in Nashville, Tennessee, and one in Gambier, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hudson Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1078% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $374K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harding Academy Nashville, TN | General Fund | $150,000 |
| Harpeth Hall School Nashville, TN | General Fund | $77,000 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Gardends Nashville, TN | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Faith Family Medical Center Nashville, TN | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Metro Nashville Police Department Nashville, TN | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Family & Children's Service Nashville, TN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Nashville Zoo Nashville, TN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Nashville Publc Television Nashville, TN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville, TN | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Westminster Home Connection Nashville, TN | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,586 | $318,569 | $374,000 | $374,000 | 11 | $374,000 | $238,652 | $32,460 |
| 2023 | $299,017 | $147,972 | $220,768 | $220,500 | 12 | $220,500 | $147,972 | $43,191 |
| 2022 | $371,813 | $19,248 | $41,779 | $41,500 | 14 | $41,500 | $19,248 | $45,593 |
| 2021 | $394,344 | $19,787 | $31,995 | $31,750 | 14 | $31,750 | $20,083 | $41,587 |
| 2020 | $406,552 | $17,655 | $39,674 | $39,500 | 16 | — | $17,655 | $31,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hudson Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools, a medical center, a zoo, and social-service organizations. Harding Academy describes its mission as educating and inspiring young people to become thoughtful, creative lifelong learners and caring citizens. Faith Family Medical Center says it provides hope and healing to neighbors in need, while Family & Children’s Service describes its mission as connecting individuals and families to hope, healing, and one another.
Other supported organizations describe their work in their own terms: Westminster Home Connection helps older adults and people with disabilities age in place safely and with dignity; Nashville Zoo seeks to advance understanding and discovery of the natural world through conservation, innovation, and leadership; and Montgomery Bell Academy offers young men a college-preparatory experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $374,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards went to Harding Academy ($150,000), Harpeth Hall School ($77,000), Cheekwood Botanical Gardens ($50,000), Faith Family Medical Center ($25,000), and Metro Nashville Police Department ($20,000). Each was designated for the recipient’s general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas M Hudson Jr, Florence Elise Hudson, and Thomas M Hudson III as trustees.
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas M. Hudson Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Florence Elise Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Hudson III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ellen W. Hudson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kate H. Regan (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Hudson Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation gave $374K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $221K across 12 grants.
What is Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hudson Family Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hudson Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (10 grants).
Does Hudson Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harding Academy ($150,000), Harpeth Hall School ($77,000) and Cheekwood Botanical Gardends ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hudson Family Charitable Foundation?
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation reported $244K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hudson Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools, a medical center, a zoo, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hudson Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Hudson Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1690861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hudson Family Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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