Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation
ROBERTS P & ELLA B HUDSON is a private foundation based in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported organizations serving areas including the arts, children’s health and recreation, museums, history, and community services.
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation at a glance
In short: Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation gave $65K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,700
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,311
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $1,245,343
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% 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 Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should send a letter stating anticipated benefits and reasons for the request. Amounts expended should benefit residents of Chippewa County.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Gillett Halvorsen Leonhardt Pc
Mailing address: 478 W Spruce Street, PO Box 437, Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
Phone: (906) 635-1589
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hospice of the EUP ($10K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Michigan and Wisconsin: 98% of grant dollars went to Michigan and 2% to Wisconsin. Its filing also states that amounts expended should benefit residents of Chippewa County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $77K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the EUP Sault Ste Marie, MI | Operating Costs | $10,000 |
| SOO Theatre Project Inc Sault Ste Marie, MI | New Chairs & Operating Costs | $9,000 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp Big Bay, MI | Childrens Summer Therapy Program | $5,000 |
| SOO Locks Childrens Museum Sault Ste Marie, MI | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| Northwoods Christian Camp Pickford, MI | Summer Youth Programs | $5,000 |
| Chippewa Cty Historical Society Sault Ste Marie, MI | Various Projects | $4,500 |
| Diane Peppler Res Center Sault Ste Marie, MI | Operating Costs | $2,500 |
| Sault Shrine Club Ahmed Shriners Goetzville, MI | Transportation Costs | $2,500 |
| Great Lakes Shipwreck Society Sault Ste Marie, MI | Operating Expense | $2,500 |
| Sault Area Arts Council Sault Ste Marie, MI | Operating Costs | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,245,343 | $110,038 | $93,616 | $64,700 | 28 | $71,911 | $76,023 | $79,147 |
| 2023 | $1,228,921 | $28,046 | $105,283 | $77,200 | 33 | $84,088 | $67,991 | $73,640 |
| 2022 | $1,307,115 | $40,673 | $102,063 | $74,600 | 28 | $81,731 | $68,860 | $82,982 |
| 2021 | $1,368,626 | $100,252 | $90,262 | $62,150 | 28 | $69,605 | $62,687 | $82,499 |
| 2020 | $1,358,581 | $11,628 | $82,559 | $55,850 | 27 | — | $62,289 | $77,113 |
| 2019 | $1,429,600 | $113,842 | $95,521 | $67,300 | 37 | — | $75,606 | $69,160 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in several fields. For example, Soo Theatre Project Inc. describes its mission as fostering enjoyment, understanding, and development of the arts in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Bay Cliff Health Camp says it promotes the health, welfare, happiness, and development of children and adults. Soo Locks Children’s Museum describes its goal as creating an environment where children can learn, grow, play, and create.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $64,700. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median of $1,100. Its grant total was $77,200 across 33 grants in 2023 and $74,600 across 28 grants in 2022.
Among the larger 2024 grants were $10,000 to Hospice of the EUP for operating costs; $9,000 to Soo Theatre Project Inc. for new chairs and operating costs; and $5,000 each to Bay Cliff Health Camp for its children’s summer therapy program, Soo Locks Children’s Museum for operating costs, and Northwoods Christian Camp for summer youth programs. Other listed awards included $4,500 to Chippewa Cty Historical for various projects and $2,500 each to Diane Peppler Res Center, Sault Shrine Club, and Great Lakes Shipwreck Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Don Wilson as president and Allison Brawley, William Oberman, James Halvorsen, and Robert Arfstrom as directors.
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation is led by Don Wilson, President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Don Wilson
President
On filings since 2019
$4K (2019) → $4K (2024)
James Halvorsen
Director
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Robert Arfstrom
Director
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
William Oberman
Director
On filings since 2019
$2K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Allison Brawley
Director
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roger Paris (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $4K, to Don Wilson (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation
How much does Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation give each year?
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation gave $65K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 33 grants.
What is Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's typical grant size?
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,311, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation give grants?
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sault Ste Marie, MI (22 grants) and Brimley, MI (2 grants).
Does Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's largest grantees?
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hospice of the EUP ($10,000), SOO Theatre Project Inc ($9,000) and Bay Cliff Health Camp ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation?
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in several fields. For example, Soo Theatre Project Inc. describes its mission as fostering enjoyment, understanding, and development of the arts in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's EIN?
Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6057714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 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 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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