Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 26-3318673

Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $698K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $24K.

Key facts about Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation

EIN: 26-3318673
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $56,000
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $8,000
Median grant: $3,500
Total assets: $698,263
Primary geography: Georgia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (87%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Valdosta, GA (2 grants) and Highlands, NC (2 grants). 86% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$698K

-6.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$56K

+9.3% YoY

Grant Count

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-6.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $49K (87%)

North Carolina $5K (9%)

Illinois $3K (4%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Georgia Illinois North Carolina

Cities

HighlandsValdostaChicaoAthensBogartSmithfieldAshvilleAtlanta

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$698,263	$748,928	$769,174
Revenue	$35,718	$58,573	$27,413
Expenses	$86,488	$78,819	$80,854
Qualifying Distributions	$56,000	$51,250	$52,500
Net Investment Income	$23,987	$48,566	$17,146
Distributable Amount	$55,417	$52,243	$53,878

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Annette Turner Center for the Arts ($25,000), Boys and Girls Club ($10,000), University of Georgia Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANNETTE TURNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Valdosta, GA	GENERAL FUND	$25,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB Valdosta, GA	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOUNDATION Athens, GA	GENERAL FUND	$10,000
ATLANTA CLASSICAL ACADAMY Atlanta, GA	GENERAL FUND	$3,500
HIGHLANDS BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION Highlands, NC	GENERAL FUND	$3,000
BEL CANTO Chicao, IL	GENERAL FUND	$2,500
TOWN OF HIGHLANDS Highlands, NC	CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Wade H Coleman	Trustee	2	$18,134
F Ferrell Scruggs Sr	Trustee	—	—
Geraldine a Coleman	Trustee	—	—
W Harrison Coleman Jr	Trustee	—	—
Katherine C Culpepper	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation?

Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $698K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation?

As of 2024, Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation holds $698K in total assets with $36K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $56K in 2024.

Where does Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation operate?

Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina.

What size grants does Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $56K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Leona S Hudson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3318673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.