How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Michael Shaw Hudson-Webber Foundati
333 West Fort Street Suite 1310
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-7777
- Form and materials
- Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
- Deadlines
- Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
- Restrictions
- The hudson-webber foundation concentrates its giving for activities based in detroit, or otherwise have a significant benefit to the detroit community. The foundation concentrates its efforts and resources in support of projects within four program mission areas, each of which impacts upon the vitality and quality of life in the community. Those mission areas are: community and economic development; investing in efforts that provide jobs for all detroiters and strengthen neighborhoods to help achieve stable racial and economic diversity. Built environment; improve the built environment of the city of detroit by increasing the prevalence of quality physical spaces that reflect and enhance the diverse culture. Arts and culture; the enhancement of arts and culture organizations to deliver quality, accessible, and engaging cultural programs. Safe and just communities; the improvement of public safety in detroit through innovative, racially equitable strategies.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$9,099,991
- Grants listed
- 170
- Assets, end of year
- $166,631,103
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Tax year 2023
$8,517,799
- Grants listed
- 202
- Assets, end of year
- $171,607,120
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Tax year 2022
$8,617,691
- Grants listed
- 200
- Assets, end of year
- $187,665,329
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Tax year 2021
$9,367,094
- Grants listed
- 172
- Assets, end of year
- $169,751,046
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Tax year 2020
$6,898,909
- Grants listed
- 212
- Assets, end of year
- $151,408,140
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD
Detroit cdo fund and the elevating cdo (ecdo) fund
$550,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Michigan justice fund
$400,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Michigan justice fund
$400,000 -
Midtown Detroit IncDetroit, MI
General operating support
$300,000 -
Detroit Economic Growth AssociationDetroit, MI
Detroit down payment assistance
$250,000 -
Detroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MI
General operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region
$250,000 -
The Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MI
For unrestricted operating endowment support in recognition of mary anne and eugene a. Gargaro
$250,000 -
Community Development Advocates of DetroitDetroit, MI
General operating support
$225,000 -
Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD
Support ewdc and jei
$225,000 -
Local Initiative Support CorporationNew York, NY
Community land trust ecosystem support
$225,000 -
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI
General operating support
$200,000 -
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI
General operating support
$200,000 -
Invest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MI
General operating support
$200,000 -
Joe Louis Greenway PartnershipDetroit, MI
General operating support renewal
$200,000 -
Joe Louis Greenway PartnershipDetroit, MI
General operating support renewal
$200,000 -
Belle Isle ConservancyDetroit, MI
General operating support
$150,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Small business support network
$150,000 -
Develop Detroit IncDetroit, MI
General operating support for affordable housing and community development
$150,000 -
Eastern Market CorporationDetroit, MI
General operating support
$150,000 -
Eastern Market CorporationDetroit, MI
General operating support
$150,000 -
Local Initiative Support CorporationNew York, NY
Lisc detroit: implementation of a comprehensive equity-based economic development agenda to develop local talent, revitalize neighborhoods and support small businesses
$150,000 -
Michigans Thanksgiving Parade FoundationDetroit, MI
Support for america's thanksgiving parade presented by gardner white
$135,000 -
Detroit Future CityDetroit, MI
Center for equity, engagement, and research, gens ops, 2023-2026
$125,000 -
Downtown Detroit Partnership IncDetroit, MI
General operations
$125,000 -
Michigan Future IncAnn Arbor, MI
Operating support and neighborhood talent concentration initiative
$125,000 -
Chandler Park ConservancyDetroit, MI
Operating support
$100,000 -
CHN Housing PartnersCleveland, OH
Detroit housing network operations
$100,000 -
Citizens Research Council of Michigan IncLivonia, MI
General operating support for 2023 and 2024
$100,000 -
Detroit Employment Solutions CorporationDetroit, MI
Project clean slate
$100,000 -
Detroit Parks CoalitionDetroit, MI
General operating support for 2024-25
$100,000 -
Detroit Sound ConservancyDetroit, MI
Blue bird inn footprint
$100,000 -
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$100,000 -
Force Detroit IncDetroit, MI
Freer, safer detroit
$100,000 -
Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI
Operating support
$100,000 -
Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI
General operating support
$100,000 -
Midtown Detroit IncDetroit, MI
Detroit cultural center association - start-up support
$100,000 -
Museum of Contemporary Art DetroitDetroit, MI
Operating support through capital campaign and relaunch
$100,000 -
CulturesourceDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$75,000 -
Michigan Center for Youth JusticeAnn Arbor, MI
General operations
$75,000 -
Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI
Neighborhood vitality index: 2024-2026 support
$75,000 -
New Detroit IncDetroit, MI
General operating support
$75,000 -
Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD
Key corridor fund
$60,000 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
Office of foundation liaison research and opportunity fund-office of cvi
$55,000 -
Basblue IncDetroit, MI
General operating support
$50,000 -
Black Leaders DetroitDetroit, MI
General operating support
$50,000 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
Support for the office of foundation liaison
$50,000 -
Detroit Economic Growth AssociationDetroit, MI
City of detroit master plan of policies: community engagement president's discretionary grant
$50,000 -
Greenlight Fund IncBoston, MA
Support the launch of greenlight detroit fund II to advance economic progress for detroiters by working with local stakeholders to bring four new social innovations to the city
$50,000 -
The Center for Michigan IncDetroit, MI
General support - bridge michigan and bridgedetroit
$50,000 -
CulturesourceDetroit, MI
Administration of detroit art support 2022-2025
$40,250 -
Allied Media Projects IncLansing, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$40,000 -
Detroit OperaDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$40,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Joseph and jennifer hudson parke fund (park7)
$39,600 -
CulturesourceDetroit, MI
Implementation of creators of culture
$37,500 -
AccessDearborn, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Arts League of Michigan IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Autism Alliance of MichiganSouthfield, MI
Annual gala support
$25,000 -
Autism Alliance of MichiganSouthfield, MI
Employment virtual marketplace project
$25,000 -
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich IncGreenwich, CT
Capital campaign
$25,000 -
Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationDetroit, MI
To support the michigan central station childrens endowment
$25,000 -
Christ Presbyterian ChurchMadison, WI
Trustee tribute-annual stewardship
$25,000 -
College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Deborah & stephen d'arcy fund
$25,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Matt and karen cullen fund (donor advised fund)
$25,000 -
Detroit Historical SocietyDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Detroit OperaDetroit, MI
"the central park five" production and community engagement
$25,000 -
Detroit Public TheatreDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI
Belle isle nature center project
$25,000 -
Michigan Science CenterDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Mosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Motown Historical Museum IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Museum of African American HistoryDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Museum of Contemporary Art DetroitDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Pewabic Society IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
Sphinx Organization IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$25,000 -
United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI
Collaborative learning and work amongst funders
$25,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Matt and karen cullen fund
$22,800 -
The Tuxedo ProjectRoyal Oak, MI
Redevelopment and repurposing of 7122/7124 tuxedo street as part of the writers in residence program in conjunction with marygrove college
$22,500 -
GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management IncAlbany, NY
Joe and mariana parke family fund 175346
$20,400 -
Sidewalk DetroitDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$18,750 -
The Heidelberg ProjectDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$18,750 -
Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich IncGreenwich, CT
Capital campaign
$15,600 -
Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationDetroit, MI
Detroit excellence in youth arts
$15,000 -
Children's Hospital of Michigan FoundationDetroit, MI
James d'arcy fund for autism
$14,400 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
2024 organization membership
$12,450 -
A Host of People IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Council on Foundations IncWashington, DC
2024 organization membership
$10,000 -
Detroit Artists MarketDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Detroit Sound ConservancyDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Garage Cultural IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Heritage WorksDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Live CoalDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Matrix Theatre Company IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Plowshares Theatre CompanyBelleville, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
University of michigan law school fund
$10,000 -
Signal Return IncDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
The Funders Network IncCoral Gables, FL
2024 organization membership
$10,000 -
We Are the Culture Creators NonprofitDetroit, MI
Detroit art support 2022-2025
$10,000 -
Autism Alliance of MichiganSouthfield, MI
Trove market
$7,400 -
Motown Historical Museum IncDetroit, MI
General support
$7,200 -
Individual
Assistance
$6,297 -
Christ Presbyterian ChurchMadison, WI
General support
$6,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
Van dusen/blessing family fund
$6,000 -
CandidNew York, NY
2024 organization membership
$5,500 -
Detroit Economic Growth AssociationDetroit, MI
Affordable housing celebration president's discretionary grant
$5,250 -
Individual
Medical and assistance
$5,247 -
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX
2024 detroit heart walk - bob riney heart walk campaign
$5,000 -
Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI
2024 organization membership
$5,000 -
Futures in Action IncShelby TWP, MI
General support
$4,800 -
Individual
Assistance
$4,800 -
Loyola High School FoundationDetroit, MI
General support
$4,000 -
Neighborhood Funders GroupBerkeley, CA
2024 organization membership
$3,750 -
Nasp Foundation IncWashington, DC
Nasp detroit
$3,600 -
Mission Investors Exchange IncNew York, NY
2024 organization membership
$3,300 -
Domestic Violence Project IncAnn Arbor, MI
General support
$3,000 -
Loyola High School FoundationDetroit, MI
Meeting reserve
$3,000 -
New York UniversityNew York, NY
Just security
$3,000 -
Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC
2024 organization membership
$3,000 -
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
General support
$2,300 -
The Green Door InitiativeDetroit, MI
General support
$2,200 -
The Michigan Women's FoundationDetroit, MI
General support
$2,200 -
Warrenconnor Development CoalitionDetroit, MI
For general support
$2,200 -
Coleman A Young FoundationDetroit, MI
Meeting reserve
$2,000 -
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI
General support
$2,000 -
Community Immigration Law CenterMadison, WI
General support
$2,000 -
Detroit Economic Growth AssociationDetroit, MI
Choice neighborhood planning grant to support community engagement-president's discretionary grant
$2,000 -
Law Forward IncMadison, WI
General support
$2,000 -
Madison International Partners IncMadison, WI
General support
$2,000 -
New York UniversityNew York, NY
Just security, legal research and publication
$2,000 -
Our Lady Queen of Peace ParishMadison, WI
Catholic multicultural center
$2,000 -
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
General support
$2,000 -
Yeshivath Beth YehudahSouthfield, MI
General support
$2,000 -
Friends of the Oudolf GardenGrosse PT FRM, MI
Memoriam for maura lynn reardon campbell and in honor of jean wright hudson, peace meadows
$1,500 -
The Tuxedo ProjectRoyal Oak, MI
Meeting reserve
$1,200 -
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Bright Star of Bethlehem NFPChicago, IL
General support
$1,000 -
Clean Lakes Alliance IncMadison, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Community Immigration Law CenterMadison, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Friends of the Oudolf GardenGrosse PT FRM, MI
General support
$1,000 -
Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY
2024 organization membership
$1,000 -
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Fund Inc (league of Women VoMadison, WI
General support
$1,000 -
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin IncMadison, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Madison International Partners IncMadison, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Madison Public Library FoundationMadison, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Madison Public Schools Foundation IncMadison, WI
Lydie bennett hudson fund
$1,000 -
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
General support for school of literature, science and arts -
$1,000 -
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
General support for harlan hatcher graduate library
$1,000 -
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
General support for the department of english literature
$1,000 -
The Lawfare InstituteWashington, DC
General suport - lawfare institute, brookings institution
$1,000 -
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and AcademyDetroit, MI
Meeting reserve
$1,000 -
Yerkes Future Foundation IncWilliams Bay, WI
General support
$1,000 -
Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin IncMiddleton, WI
General support
$900 -
Association of Small FoundationsWashington, DC
2024 organization membership
$830 -
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI
General support
$700 -
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI
Support of fall fundraising
$700 -
Michigan State Bar FoundationLansing, MI
State bar of michigan foundation access to justice fund
$600 -
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL
General support
$500 -
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL
Evans scholar par club general support
$500 -
Friends of PBS Wisconsin IncMadison, WI
General support
$500 -
Friends of the Oudolf GardenGrosse PT FRM, MI
General support
$500 -
Wisconsin Public Radio Association IncMadison, WI
General support
$500 -
Wisconsin Public Radio Association IncMadison, WI
General support
$500 -
The Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MI
Women's committee
$400 -
Eastern Michigan University FoundationYpsilanti, MI
General support
$277 -
Friends of PBS Wisconsin IncMadison, WI
General support
$240 -
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI
In honor of matt cullen
$200 -
Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra SocietyGrosse PT FRM, MI
In memory of connie griffith
$200 -
Tau Beta AssociationBloomfield Hills, MI
Initiative support
$200
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI
Dia settlement ("grand bargain")
$500,000 -
Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD
Detroit cdo fund and the elevating cdo (ecdo) fund
$400,000 -
Detroit Economic Growth AssociationDetroit, MI
Detroit down payment assistance
$250,000 -
Detroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MI
General operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region
$250,000 -
Detroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MI
General operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region
$250,000 -
Invest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MI
General operating support
$200,000 -
Joe Louis Greenway PartnershipDetroit, MI
General operating support renewal
$200,000 -
Belle Isle ConservancyDetroit, MI
General operating support
$150,000 -
Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI
General operations
$150,000 -
Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI
General operations
$150,000 -
Michigans Thanksgiving Parade FoundationDetroit, MI
Support for america's thanksgiving parade presented by gardner white
$135,000 -
Michigans Thanksgiving Parade FoundationDetroit, MI
Support for america's thanksgiving parade presented by gardner white
$135,000 -
Detroit Future CityDetroit, MI
Center for equity, engagement, and research, gens ops, 2023-2026
$125,000 -
Michigan Future IncAnn Arbor, MI
Operating support and neighborhood talent concentration initiative
$125,000 -
Chandler Park ConservancyDetroit, MI
Operating support
$100,000 -
CHN Housing PartnersCleveland, OH
Detroit housing network operations
$100,000 -
Community Development Advocates of DetroitDetroit, MI
General operating support
$100,000 -
Detroit Cultural Center AssociationDetroit, MI
Detroit cultural center association - start-up support
$100,000 -
Force Detroit IncDetroit, MI
Freer, safer detroit
$100,000 -
Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD
Key corridor fund
$60,000 -
Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD
Key corridor fund
$60,000 -
Basblue IncDetroit, MI
General operating support
$50,000 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
Office of foundation liaison research and opportunity fund-office of cvi
$50,000 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
Support for the office of foundation liaison
$50,000 -
Greenlight Fund IncBoston, MA
Support the launch of greenlight detroit fund II to advance economic progress for detroiters by working with local stakeholders to bring four new social innovations to the city
$50,000 -
Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI
Neighborhood vitality index: 2024-2026 support
$50,000 -
TroveBrentwood, TN
General support
$40,000 -
United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI
Collaborative learning and work amongst funders
$25,000 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
2025 organization membership
$17,000 -
Council on Foundations IncWashington, DC
2025 organization membership
$15,000 -
The Funders Network IncCoral Gables, FL
2025 organization membership
$10,000 -
CandidNew York, NY
2025 organization membership
$5,000 -
Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI
2025 organization membership
$5,000 -
Neighborhood Funders GroupBerkeley, CA
2025 organization membership
$3,750 -
Mission Investors Exchange IncNew York, NY
2025 organization membership
$3,500 -
Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC
2025 organization membership
$3,000 -
Grantmakers in the ArtsNew York, NY
2025 organization membership
$2,500 -
Exponenet PhilanthropyWashington, DC
General support
$1,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Community development19 grants $3,319,45041% of the total
- Arts and culture35 grants $1,236,04015% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking14 grants $1,093,03014% of the total
- Sports and recreation8 grants $901,60011% of the total
- Human services7 grants $382,8005% of the total
- Food and agriculture2 grants $300,0004% of the total
- 13 other causes48 grants $805,27710% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Michigan126 grants $8,448,027
- New York8 grants $410,200
- Ohio1 grant $100,000
- Wisconsin20 grants $50,640
- Connecticut2 grants $40,600
- District of Columbia5 grants $18,430
- Florida1 grant $10,000
- California1 grant $3,750
- Illinois3 grants $2,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Donald RencherPRESIDENT, CEO Hours 40Pay $323,077
- Jennifer Hudson ParkeBOARD CHAIR AND TRUSTEE Hours 4Pay $50,000
- David E MeadorTREASURER AND TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
- Matthew P CullenTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Stephen R D'arcyTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
- Stephen HendersonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Joseph L Hudson IVTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Barbara McQuadeTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Joseph R ParkeTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Robert G RineyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Carla Walker-MillerTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Jean Hudson WitmerTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Sophia HudsonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
- Lydie B HudsonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
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