Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc is a public charity based in Secaucus, New Jersey. Formed in 1992, it provides grants to organizations serving children, elderly individuals, families in need, and religious institutions of any denomination.
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc at a glance
In short: Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in New Jersey. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,517,515
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,935
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $35,258,166
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (16 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (82% 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 Lutheran Charity Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1321 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone: (201) 401-7190
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Nejeda ($116K). Together the top 10 received $828K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 141 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 11% to recipients in New York; 8% was associated with a recipient-state entry listed as “?”. Listed grants also include recipients in New Jersey and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 38 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $824K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Nejeda Stillwater, NJ | General Purposes | $116,000 |
| The We Project Jersey City, NJ | General Purposes | $110,000 |
| Franciscan Community Development Center Fairview, NJ | General Purposes | $100,015 |
| Hearts of Joy International Hillsdale, NJ | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| St Joseph's School for the Blind Jersey City, NJ | General Purposes | $80,100 |
| Backpacks for the Street New York, NY | General Purposes | $80,000 |
| Peace Care St Joseph's Nursing Home Jersey City, NJ | General Purposes | $76,400 |
| The Alex Cabrera Foundation Weehawken, NJ | General Purposes | $60,000 |
| Good Shepard Lutheran Church Weehawken, NJ | General Purposes | $55,000 |
| St Matthew Trinity Lunchtime Ministry Hoboken, NJ | General Purposes | $50,000 |
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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 | $35,258,166 | $1,534,773 | $1,732,633 | $1,517,515 | 38 | $1,534,773 |
| 2023 | $34,907,548 | $1,364,758 | $1,147,916 | $955,400 | 30 | $1,364,758 |
| 2022 | $32,980,353 | $1,321,772 | $1,176,641 | $929,000 | 30 | $1,319,272 |
| 2021 | $38,915,051 | $1,240,842 | $1,236,579 | $823,600 | 21 | $1,240,842 |
| 2020 | $38,649,736 | $1,413,193 | $1,308,462 | $931,000 | 22 | $1,044,337 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to support organizations serving children, elderly individuals, families in need, and religious institutions of any denomination. Its filing says the board determines grant recipients at meetings held throughout the year.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Hearts of Joy International provides services related to heart surgeries for patients with Down syndrome, including pre- and post-operative medical care. Computers for People works to expand digital access for communities in need. NJ Food & Clothing Rescue redistributes necessities such as food, clothing, and hygiene products to people in crisis. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of Hudson Lutheran Charity’s own programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Hudson Lutheran Charity reported 38 grants totaling $1,517,515. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $116,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards included $116,000 to Camp Nejeda, $110,000 to The We Project, $100,015 to Franciscan Community Development Center, and $100,000 to Hearts of Joy International. Other notable grants included $80,100 to St Joseph's School for the Blind and $80,000 to Backpacks for the Street.
The filing states that grant recipients are determined by the board at meetings held throughout the year. It does not specify an application process, required materials, restrictions, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karyn Lusskin as secretary/treasurer, Carmita Cortes as a board member, Kenneth Wessler as president, and Marco DeLucia as vice president.
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc is led by Kenneth Wessler, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth Wessler
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Carmita Cortes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Karyn Lusskin
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Marco Delucia
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: William Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Janet Kirk (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Trevor Corso (2020–2021) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to Karyn Lusskin (Secretary/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc
How much does Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc give each year?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc gave $1.5M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $955K across 30 grants.
What is Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's typical grant size?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $39,935, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc give grants?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jersey City, NJ (7 grants), Hoboken, NJ (3 grants), Weehawken, NJ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's largest grantees?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Camp Nejeda ($116,000), The We Project ($110,000) and Franciscan Community Development Center ($100,015), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc reported $35.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to support organizations serving children, elderly individuals, families in need, and religious institutions of any denomination. Its filing says the board determines grant recipients at meetings held throughout the year. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's EIN?
Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2888885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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