Contributing To Our Annual Fund Campaign Helps Support Our Funding For The Greatest Needs in Hudson.

The Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) Annual Fund receives gifts from people like you to make a big impact on the critical needs of Hudsonites. Each fall, we reach out to our community with a special invitation to invest in programs and projects that make Hudson thrive. Together, we are stronger, and our collective efforts continue to make Hudson a remarkable place.

Over the past 24 years, your generous support has enabled us to analyze needs and award more than $500,000 to 50+ local nonprofits. Together we are making a difference in our community:

Your gift for the annual fund campaign becomes Hudson's brighter tomorrow!

You choose how we put your gift to work

Four Easy Ways to Give: 

  • By credit card: See below links 
  • Send a check: Make it out to Hudson Community Foundation “Annual Fund” in the memo line. Mail it to P.O. Box 944, Hudson, OH 44236. 
  • Transfer your gift: If you have a donor-advised fund, you can transfer a gift from your fund.  
  • Give from your IRA: Donors aged 70 1/2 and older may direct contributions from an IRA to our Hudson Community Foundation Annual Fund, excluding them from taxable income (up to $105,000), and counting them towards the required minimum distribution. The IRS provision excludes contributions to donor-advised funds or private foundations, this is a great way to take advantage of this tax benefit while supporting local nonprofits. 
  • Don’t forget to check if your employer makes matching gifts! Some companies will double or triple your contribution, increasing the impact of your gift. 

 

Please apply my contribution to the following fund at Hudson Community Foundation:

 


Hudson NOW Fund

This fund supports the immediate and changing needs in the Hudson community. This fund supports the immediate and changing needs in the Hudson community. The Hudson Community Foundation’s Board of Directors is utilized to determine how best these funds can serve the current needs of the community.



Hudson Forever Endowment Fund

We are building an endowment to ensure that Hudson will always have philanthropic resources available for pressing needs and programs that grows over time to guarantee an investment in the future, with the necessary flexibility to address unforeseen issues and causes.



HCF Operations Fund

To support the sustainability of our organization.



Hudson Arts & Culture Fund

Acknowledging the importance of arts and culture in the life of each individual, the Hudson Community Foundation promotes and supports organizations and events which further these opportunities for the citizens of Hudson.



Historical and Environmental Preservation Fund

The Hudson Community Foundation embraces Hudson’s rich history and believes it is critical to maintain its character and heritage. Fostering an attitude of environmental responsibility will ensure community resources are preserved.



Hudson Prevention & Addiction Resource Fund

Established to address current and future drug and alcohol awareness needs in the community. Currently funding the Drug Safe Hudson and Drug Free Clubs of America. Drug Safe Hudson was developed to enhance drug and alcohol awareness, reduce stigma and improve opportunities for assistance to Hudson residents who have been affected by drug and alcohol use.



Hudson Social Services Fund

A community entails citizens at both ends of the financial spectrum. The Hudson Community Foundation is committed to supporting all citizens through its philanthropic channels. This fund was created to help meet human services activities conducted as needed by non-profit organizations located in or directly serving the Hudson community



Youth, Education & Recreation Fund

Investing in our youth helps develop the leaders of tomorrow. The Hudson Community Foundation supports opportunities and experiences that promote the building of important developmental assets and valuable relationships for our local youth.


 

To create your own family fund, or an endowment for your organization, call us at (330) 655-3580.

 

Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) is classified as a 501 (c) (3) public charity under the Internal Revenue Code. As such, contributions to HCF offer immediate and maximum tax benefits.