Hudson-Webber Foundation
The Hudson-Webber Foundation is a private, independent grantmaking organization based in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 1939. It supports organizations and initiatives that aim to improve quality of life in Detroit by building vibrant neighborhoods, advancing racial equity, and expanding opportunity for residents.
Hudson-Webber Foundation at a glance
In short: Hudson-Webber Foundation gave $9.1M across 170 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Michigan. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,099,991
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 170
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,529
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,425
- Total assets
- $166,631,103
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (23 of 112, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% 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-Webber Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests at this time; its letter-of-inquiry portal is closed. It welcomes conversation requests from potential partners whose work aligns with its mission. Staff usually respond within two to three weeks; after discussion, the Foundation may invite an organization to submit a full proposal and communicate the required contents and timing. Proposals are reviewed quarterly, and the review process can take three to four months from submission to award.
- Contact
Website: https://hudson-webber.org
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-Webber Foundation
Who Hudson-Webber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($1.1M across 9 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($16,344), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
956 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 705 grants of 956 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s work focuses on Detroit. Its guidelines say funded activities must be based in Detroit or provide a significant benefit to the Detroit community. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 5% to New York, and 1% each to Ohio and Wisconsin; less than 1% went to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 170 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hudson-Webber Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 112 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of 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 $6.9M (2020) to $9.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 170 grants totaling $9.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc Detroit, MI | Detroit cdo fund and the elevating cdo (ECDO) fund | $550,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future Detroit, MI | DIA Settlement ("Grand Bargain") | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | Michigan Justice Fund | $400,000 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | Michigan Justice Fund | $400,000 |
| Midtown Detroit Inc Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Detroit Economic Growth Association Detroit, MI | Detroit Down Payment Assistance | $250,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation Detroit, MI | General operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region | $250,000 |
| The Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | For unrestricted operating endowment support in recognition of mary anne and eugene a. Gargaro | $250,000 |
| Community Development Advocates of Detroit Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc Detroit, MI | Support Ewdc and JEI | $225,000 |
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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 | $166,631,103 | $6,688,087 | $11,615,875 | $9,099,991 | 170 | $10,404,453 | $11,865,817 | $10,299,852 |
| 2023 | $171,607,120 | $-5,122,872 | $10,844,765 | $8,517,799 | 202 | $9,551,663 | $7,865,786 | $9,467,436 |
| 2022 | $187,665,329 | $40,020,419 | $11,127,140 | $8,617,691 | 200 | $9,517,426 | $7,788,497 | $9,084,611 |
| 2021 | $169,751,046 | $18,369,683 | $11,433,239 | $9,367,094 | 172 | $10,185,844 | $21,517,155 | $10,063,791 |
| 2020 | $151,408,140 | $4,787,850 | $8,690,900 | $6,898,909 | 212 | — | $1,940,217 | $8,853,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hudson-Webber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.3M 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
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Detroit. Its strategic goal is to support vibrant neighborhoods where new and existing Detroiters can attain prosperity. Its framework emphasizes empowering people, energizing places, seeking innovative approaches, centering racial equity, and removing barriers to opportunity.
The Foundation’s grantmaking guidelines say it considers requests from organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) that are not private foundations under Section 509(a), and whose requests align with a program objective. Activities must be based in Detroit or provide a significant benefit to the Detroit community. It generally does not fund endowments or event sponsorships and does not make grants to individuals, with an exception for its Hudsonian program.
Examples of supported organizations include Enterprise Community Partners, which describes its work as making affordable homes accessible to families; Midtown Detroit Inc., which describes its mission as revitalizing Detroit’s Midtown district; and the Detroit Institute of Arts, which says it creates experiences that help visitors find personal meaning in art and with each other.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 170 grants totaling $9,099,991. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $550,000, with a median of $13,425. Earlier reported totals were $8,517,799 across 202 grants in 2023 and $8,617,691 across 200 grants in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $550,000 to Enterprise Community Partners for the Detroit CDO Fund and Elevating CDO Fund; $500,000 to Foundation for Detroit’s Future for the DIA settlement (“Grand Bargain”); and $400,000 to Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for the Michigan Justice Fund. Other awards included $300,000 to Midtown Detroit Inc. for general operating support, $250,000 to Detroit Economic Growth Association for Detroit down payment assistance, and $250,000 to Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation for general operations supporting inclusive economic growth in the Detroit region.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donald Rencher is President and CEO. Jennifer Hudson Parke is Board Chair and Trustee. The 2024 filing also lists David E. Meador as Treasurer and Trustee, and Matthew P. Cullen, Stephen R. D’Arcy, Stephen Henderson, Joseph L. Hudson IV, Barbara McQuade, Joseph R. Parke, and Robert G. Riney as trustees.
The Foundation’s staff includes Michael Shaw, Vice President of Programs, and Sara Elbohy, Program Officer.
Hudson-Webber Foundation is led by Donald Rencher, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Rencher
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$323K (2024)
Jennifer Hudson Parke
Board Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Barbara McQuade
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Walker-Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David E. Meador
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Hudson Witmer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Hudson IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Parke
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew P. Cullen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Riney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Henderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. D'arcy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydie B. Hudson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Hudson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Melanca D. Clark (2020–2023) — President, CEO & Trustee -
- Former: Reginald M. Turner Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Amanda Van Dusen (2023) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Amanda Vandusen (2020–2022) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Toby Barlow (2020–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Gilbert Hudson (2020–2021) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $323K, to Donald Rencher (President, CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hudson-Webber Foundation
How much does Hudson-Webber Foundation give each year?
Hudson-Webber Foundation gave $9.1M across 170 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.5M across 202 grants.
What is Hudson-Webber Foundation's typical grant size?
Hudson-Webber Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,425, and its average grant was $53,529, across 170 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hudson-Webber Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does Hudson-Webber Foundation give grants?
Hudson-Webber Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (94 grants), Madison, WI (17 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (9 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Hudson-Webber Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Hudson-Webber Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 170) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Detroit Art Support 2022-2025" (29 grants), "2024 Organization Membership" (10 grants) and "Meeting Reserve" (4 grants).
Who are Hudson-Webber Foundation's largest grantees?
Hudson-Webber Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($1,070,400 across 9 grants), Enterprise Community Partners Inc ($835,000 across 3 grants) and Foundation for Detroit's Future ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($16,344), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hudson-Webber Foundation?
Hudson-Webber Foundation reported $166.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hudson-Webber Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Detroit. Its strategic goal is to support vibrant neighborhoods where new and existing Detroiters can attain prosperity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hudson-Webber Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests at this time; its letter-of-inquiry portal is closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hudson-Webber Foundation's EIN?
Hudson-Webber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6052131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hudson-Webber 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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