Sharon Whitacre

Founded in 2000, Hudson Community Foundation is a public 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing community quality of life through philanthropy. The private company is based in Hudson, OH. The foundation manages charitable funds created by individuals, families, and organizations, offering a range of flexible giving options such as donor advised funds, scholarship funds, designated funds, community and organizational funds, and field of interest funds. It accepts various asset types, including cash, securities, IRA assets, real estate, life insurance, closely held business interests, and complex assets, enabling donors to maximize tax advantages and charitable impact. The foundation emphasizes family philanthropy, legacy planning, and strategic community investment, partnering with professional advisors to help clients achieve philanthropic goals efficiently. It supports qualified charitable distributions from IRAs for donors aged 70½ and older and provides resources, education, and a professional advisor council to advance charitable gift and estate planning strategies.