The Hudson Farm Foundation was founded in 2000 with the purpose of supporting qualified charities in the immediate vicinity of Hudson Farm. The Foundation is funded by the Club’s Members each of whom contributes a portion of their dues to the Foundation annually.
More than $11,000,000 has been distributed to those qualified charities since inception. Recently, the Foundation has expanded its consideration of qualified recipients to include approved organizations who operate and maintain a physical presence within Sussex County, New Jersey.
Charities the Foundation has supported include Project Self Sufficiency, Habitat for Humanity, The Karen Ann Quinlin Foundation, and local animal protection agencies as well as rehabilitation clinics, Fire, Police and Ambulance services that provide essential services to our community, including our Members and staff.
New charities may submit their request to be included in the Foundation’s approved list. Once reviewed, they may be asked to provide a presentation at a future club gathering. Requests for review should be sent to:
Hudson Farm Foundation
Attn: Steve Polanish
270 Stanhope Sparta Rd.
Andover, NJ 07821
The Foundation is committed to serving our community and is looking forward to the continued growth of the Foundation and our list of approved charities.
Charity Hikes
at Hudson Farm Club
Hopatcong Hike
The Hudson Farm Charity Hike for Hopatcong is a benefit for local organizations in our community including many emergency services, school PTO’s and project graduation, youth and sports organizations as well as the Friends of the Library and Lake Hopatcong Foundation. The Charity Hike provides a day for our community to gather together and hike the grounds of the Hudson Farm, enjoy the Hudson Farm’s beautiful property which is embedded in our town’s rich history, and support the organizations that serve our community.
Byram Hike
Byram Township charities have benefited from the Hudson Farm Foundation for over 15 years. The hike has been a success by the participation of the surrounding community and volunteers who support the cause. This annual hike is held in October, rain or shine and draws participants from the local community, surrounding area and has even had participants from as far away as Europe and across the United States. The hike varies from year to year with new trail options available different years. The beauty of the property is not alone in the landscape but in those who continue to support our community with the generous support of our local charities.
Charities Hudson Farm Foundation Supports
200 Club of Sussex County
$49,000 / Donated to Date
Founded in 1991, The 200 Club of Sussex County is a charitable non-profit organization comprised entirely of dedicated volunteers. The Club’s primary mission is to provide immediate financial assistance to the families of first responders who lose their lives in the line of duty.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Sussex County
$100,500/ Donated to Date
Big Brother Big Sister creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Birth Haven
$508,395 / Donated to Date
Birth Haven is an independent, nonsectarian, non-profit organization that provides shelter, support, and education for homeless, pregnant women and girls.
Camp Auxilium
$113,250 / Donated to Date
Camp Auxilium provides opportunities for fun and discovery for campers to learn and grow to become the best persons they can be! Encouraged to participate in new activities through a varied activity schedule and calendar of events.
Camp Nejeda
$29,195 / Donated to Date
Camp Nejeda has been providing empowering summer camp and other programs for children with type 1 diabetes and their families since 1958. Click on the link for more details.
Community FoodBank of NJ
$140,000 / Donated to Date
We fight hunger and poverty in New Jersey by assisting those in need and seeking long-term solutions. We engage, educate and empower all sectors of society in the battle. We fill the emptiness caused by hunger with Food, Help and Hope.
Durga Tree International
$60,000 / Donated to Date
To reduce the exploitation of people around the world by empowering those at risk, and reducing demand through education & conscious consumerism. Durga Tree International is committed to creating a global community working together to eradicate Modern Slavery.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation
$144,610 / Donated to Date
The LHF dedicates itself to protecting the lake environment and enhancing the lake experience, bringing together public and private resources to encourage a culture of sustainability and stewardship on and around New Jersey’s largest lake, for this and future generations.
Pass it Along
$64,615 / Donated to Date
Pass It Along is a non-profit organization committed to helping teenagers become confident, resilient and compassionate through volunteerism, leadership and self-discovery. Pass It Along is the only organization in Northern New Jersey that solely targets teenagers.
Habitat for Humanity
$110,000 / Donated to Date
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
Antler Ridge
$128,750 / Donated to Date
Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary, a 120-acre preserved farm located in Warren County, New Jersey, is a wildlife rehabilitation center that provides vital care and treatment to sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Hunters Helping the Hungry
$94,600 / Donated to Date
HHH is a non-profit 501-C3 organization with the help of the State Federation of Sportsmen Clubs, and support from the New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife. The goal is to get more healthy alternatives to the hungry people of New Jersey, which unfortunately there are too many.
Celebrate the Children
$71,000 / Donated to Date
Celebrate the Children is dedicated to advancing the development of all children, adolescents & adults with autism & special needs. Our mission is to provide our students w/a solid foundation of learning while supporting their physical, mental, social, and emotional development.
Center for Prevention & Counseling
$35,000 / Donated to Date
Center for Prevention’s mission is to promote health, hope and recovery among all people by fostering a community in which individuals and families thrive.
Kids Corporation
$54,750 / Donated to Date
Kids Corporation’s mission is to improve the lives of Newark children through cost effective programs and services that bolster academic skills, promote healthy development and stimulate a love of learning.
Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation
$121,150 / Donated to Date
The Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is a not-for-profit organization which provides a full continuum of high quality medial, emotional, and spiritual services to hospice patients, their family members and the community.
NJ Audubon Society
$330,200 / Donated to Date
New Jersey Audubon fosters environmental awareness & a conservation ethic among New Jersey’s citizens; protects New Jersey’s birds, mammals, other animals, & plants, especially endangered & threatened species; & promotes preservation of New Jersey’s valuable natural habitats.
NJ Outdoor Alliance
$298,449 / Donated to Date
The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to the conservation of natural resources and environmental stewardship.
Literacy Volunteers of Sussex County
$111,250 / Donated to Date
Literacy New Jersey exists so all adults have the opportunity to read, write, and communicate effectively. We do this by training volunteer tutors to help adult learners and by supporting a network of literacy programs.
National Wild Turkey Federation
$6,200 / Donated to Date
The mission of the NWTF is no less urgent today than when it was founded in 1973. What we do in the coming decades will be instrumental in not only enhancing wild turkey populations but also in the continuation of hunting and quality wildlife habitat for countless species.
Newton Memorial Hospital Foundation
$223,525 / Donated to Date
Newton Medical Center Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Newton Medical Center, exists to serve the present and future health and wellness needs of our community and beyond.
NJ Initial Response Team
$24,700 / Donated to Date
The New Jersey Initial Response Team (NJIRT) is a regional, all volunteer organization based in Sussex County, New Jersey. It provides Search and Rescue (SAR) and specialized rescue resources to local Emergency Services Agencies when requested.
Peters Valley School of Craft
$145,000 / Donated to Date
Peters Valley ENRICHES LIVES through the learning, practice, and appreciation of fine crafts.
Police Unity Tour
$11,000 / Donated to Date
The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum.
Project Self Sufficiency
$773,597 / Donated to Date
Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization serving individuals and families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Hunterdon, Warren and Morris.
SCARC
$178,045 / Donated to Date
Founded in 1957, SCARC is a non-profit organization commited to working within Sussex County communities to meet the challenges of supporting and working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Rotary Club of Lake Hopatcong
$62,000 / Donated to Date
The mission of RotaryInternational as well as The Rotary Club of Lake Hopatcong is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Sunrise House
$150,250 / Donated to Date
Part of the American Addiction Centers (AAC) family of addiction treatment facilities throughout the United States, Sunrise House provides research-based programs and services for adults struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
Sussex County Conservation Foundation
$86,500 / Donated to Date
To serve Sussex County by providing technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect, and improve land and water resources.
Sussex County Farm and Horse Show
$17,500 / Donated to Date
The Sussex County Farm and Horse Show has a series of horse shows held between April and October that help raise funds to do maintenance to the facility and offer new scholarships to area students.
Sussex County Scholastic Clays
$150,680 / Donated to Date
As the National Governing Body for the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), we provide kids from elementary grades through high school and college with the opportunity to participate in the fun and challenging sports of Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays, as well as the Olympic discovery program.
The American Chestnut Foundation
$22,000 / Donated to Date
Our vision is a robust eastern forest restored to its splendor. Our mission is to return the iconic American chestnut to its native range.
The Growing Stage
$106,750 / Donated to Date
The mission of The Growing Stage is to nurture the development of the performing arts through education and to create, produce and perform works that engage the entire family
Tri -State Youth Safety & Shooting Sports Education Foundation Inc.
$291,457 / Donated to Date
Tri-State is a nonprofit organization supported by Hudson Farm and Griffin & Howe that teaches the fundamentals of shooting in both Sporting Clays and Trap.
Trinitas Health Foundation
$124,470 / Donated to Date
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a Catholic community teaching hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. We strive to provide excellent, compassionate healthcare to the people and communities we serve, including those among us who are poor and vulnerable
Trout Unlimited
$155,500 / Donated to Date
With over 150,000 volunteers, we work to conserve, protect and restore North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.
Upper Raritan Headwaters Association
$103,500 / Donated to Date
Raritan Headwaters Association is a nonprofit conservation organization that protects water in our rivers, our streams, and our homes. Our vision is that everyone within our reach has access to safe, clean water that is swimmable, fishable, and above all, drinkable.
Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
$64,835 / Donated to Date
WWIA is a national 501(c)(3) public charity that devotes all of its energy and resources to supporting the men and women wounded in combat who were awarded the Purple Heart medal.