M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation
The M.R. and Evelyn Hudson Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1992, based in Keller, Texas. The foundation is dedicated to helping those who help themselves through projects that create lasting fundamental change in their areas of interest.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76.9M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-12.2% YoY
Grant Count
83
-14.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Giving primarily for community development; funding also for the arts, education, and children, youth and family services.
The foundation supports organizations that are innovative in developing programs which:
- Present clear results and timelines for achievement
- Address root causes of problems and bring about lasting fundamental change in individuals served
- Are scalable
- Encourage collaboration with other organizations or entities
Primary Areas of Interest:
Children's Issues/Discovery Experiences: Primary focus on children from birth to 5, with secondary focus on ages 6-18. Discovery Experiences focus on children birth to 18 that create positive long-term impact across all developmental areas, excluding formal education.
Education: Partnership with organizations using innovative methods to reduce dropout rates, increase academic performance, and help young adults make better choices and prepare for the future. Primary focus on kindergarten through high school.
Arts
Community Development
Grantmaking
Invitation Only
** The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grant applications are by invitation only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding in Texas, Missouri, and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $76,927,082
- Total Annual Giving: $4,300,000
- EIN: 48-1107753
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,927,082 | $77,792,371 | $79,545,569 |
| Revenue | $4,963,251 | $4,752,163 | $3,725,481 |
| Expenses | $5,828,662 | $6,505,298 | $5,814,087 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,337,949 | $6,061,305 | $5,286,347 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,589,467 | $4,380,623 | $3,317,519 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,553,359 | $5,305,011 | $5,415,924 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M K Larson | Pres./Director | 40 | $247,500 |
| Jesse Larson | VP/Grants Anal | 40 | $120,000 |
| Amy Coopman | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Meadows | Secretary/Dir | 1 | — |
| Frank Merrick deceased | Chairman/Dir | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.thehudsonfoundation.org
- Phone: 817-431-4800
- Address: PO Box 2110, Keller, TX 76244-0429
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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