Michelle Ciancio

Founded in 2000, Hudson Community Foundation is a public charitable organization that manages over $41 million in assets across more than 225 charitable funds and has facilitated over $43 million in grants nationwide, including significant local community grants. The private company is based in Hudson, OH. The foundation supports a broad range of focus areas such as arts and culture, education, youth development, historical and environmental preservation, recreation, and human services. It offers flexible philanthropic vehicles including donor advised funds, scholarship funds, organizational/agency funds for nonprofits, and planned giving options like bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of non-cash assets such as real estate and business interests. Donor advised funds are a key offering, providing a simple, affordable, and tax-efficient way for individuals and families to engage in philanthropy with professional administrative support and investment flexibility. The foundation facilitates personalized donor involvement, handles legal, administrative, and grantmaking tasks, and partners with professional advisors to support clients’ charitable goals through tailored giving strategies and resources.