Hudson Family Foundation Inc
Hudson Family Foundation Inc is listed as a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Florida. The foundation’s website describes programs serving children and families in Alabama and Georgia; the website also lists a different tax ID from the one associated with the Fort Lauderdale filing, so those descriptions are presented separately below.
Hudson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hudson Family Foundation Inc gave $551K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $550,750
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,948
- -31.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,218,569
- -3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hudson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Separately, the website says its individual grant program operates by referral; applications are completed with the family and a health care professional, and the foundation works with social workers, case managers, hospital staff, and other health care professionals.
- Contact
Mailing address: 699 N Federal Highway 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: (954) 356-5800
Website: https://hudsonfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hudson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pine Crest School ($170K). Together the top 10 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 104 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 6% to Virginia, 5% to Texas, 2% to North Carolina, and 1% to Washington, DC. The foundation’s website says its family and community programs serve Alabama and Georgia. The website’s stated service area is distinct from the locations shown in the 2025 filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hudson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 189% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $551K (2025) to $1.8M (2022). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $551K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest School Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $170,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $67,500 |
| Jack and Jill Childrens Center Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Young at Art Davie, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $40,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Virginia McIntire School of Commer Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $16,500 |
| Charity Guild of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $16,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,218,569 | $579,304 | $731,629 | $550,750 | 24 | $655,313 | $508,136 | $346,902 |
| 2024 | $4,370,894 | $392,793 | $741,910 | $571,250 | 17 | $669,065 | $328,973 | $307,047 |
| 2023 | $4,728,136 | $54,999 | $1,647,664 | $1,486,000 | 26 | $1,486,000 | $13,301 | $293,516 |
| 2022 | $6,320,801 | $531,021 | $2,027,775 | $1,844,250 | 20 | $1,844,250 | $391,967 | $421,141 |
| 2021 | $7,817,555 | $775,203 | $1,777,873 | $1,594,584 | 17 | — | $641,080 | $449,753 |
| 2020 | $8,820,225 | $330,349 | $1,822,757 | $1,635,432 | 22 | — | $188,745 | $518,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hudson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says its mission is to identify community needs and serve children and families needing physical, emotional, or financial assistance, with the aim of making a positive, lasting impact. It describes its philosophy as based on Christian values.
The 2025 filing shows support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as providing academic programs and fostering academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and scientific, economic, and community contributions. Jack and Jill Children’s Center says it works to strengthen children and families through education, supportive programming, and community engagement. Broward Performing Arts Foundation says it supports the future of performing arts in Broward County, including programming, education, operations, and capital development. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern animal welfare, ocean research and education, and support for people with special needs.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 24 grants totaling $550,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $170,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported awards were $170,000 to Pine Crest School, $67,500 to Nova Southeastern University, $50,000 each to Jack and Jill Children’s Center and Young at Art, and $40,000 to Broward Performing Arts Foundation. Each is listed as general support.
The foundation’s website separately describes an individual assistance program for children and families facing life-altering or terminal disease, or an unexpected circumstance, accident, or tragedy. Examples of assistance include medical bills, pharmacy costs, equipment, food or travel-related gift cards, and temporary housing or mortgage assistance. The website says referrals are reviewed with families and health care professionals, and accepted payments are made directly to providers or creditors. It also describes programs including scholarships, books, and tickets for nonprofit and youth organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Holly J. Bodenweber as president/treasurer and Steven W. Hudson as vice-president/secretary.
Hudson Family Foundation Inc is led by Holly J. Bodenweber, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Holly J. Bodenweber
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $53K (2025)
Steven W. Hudson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $53K, to Holly J Bodenweber (President/Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Hudson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Hudson Family Foundation Inc gave $551K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $571K across 17 grants.
What is Hudson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hudson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,948, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hudson Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hudson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Hudson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (13 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants) and Dania Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Hudson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hudson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hudson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hudson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pine Crest School ($170,000), Nova Southeastern University ($67,500) and Jack and Jill Childrens Center Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hudson Family Foundation Inc?
Hudson Family Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $655K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $347K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hudson Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says its mission is to identify community needs and serve children and families needing physical, emotional, or financial assistance, with the aim of making a positive, lasting impact. It describes its philosophy as based on Christian values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hudson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hudson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hudson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0753612. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hudson Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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