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The Henderson Foundation

The Henderson Foundation

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Max Funding

Varies

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Application Due Date

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Rolling

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Funder Details:

Funder Type:

Corporate

Funding Frequency:

Rolling Basis

Use of Funds:

Programs/Projects, General Operating

Funding Duration:

One-Year Grant

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Application Type

Full Application

Eligibility:

✅ 501(c)(3) Organizations

Program Areas:

Disaster Relief, Arts & Culture, Education, STEM Education, K-12 Education, Environment, Health, Human Services, Mentoring, Leadership, Community Development, Civic

Locations:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC, Puerto Rico

About The Grant

The Henderson Foundation has provided millions of dollars to community organizations across the country. As a 501(c)3, the Henderson Foundation can make an impact where it is needed most, supporting various organizations every year that focus on education and STEM, arts and culture, environment and sustainability, health and human services, community service, and disaster relief. Through direct grants, the Henderson Foundation creatively and thoughtfully acts as a champion for our communities.


Philanthropic Focus Areas


The Henderson Foundation’s funding priorities are:


• Arts and Culture – The Henderson Foundation supports visual and performing arts organizations, theatres, symphonies, museums, and other cultural organizations and activities that contribute to a thriving and diverse community.


• Education and STEM – The Henderson Foundation is committed to supporting urban K-12 education and has a particular focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education initiatives for this important age range, as well as continued education and college scholarships.


• Environment and Sustainability – The Henderson Foundation supports environmental justice, decarbonization, sustainability and ecological efforts that enhance the environment and physical surroundings.


• Health and Human Services – The Henderson Foundation supports mentoring programs, leadership initiatives, social skills, volunteerism, and programs that support growth and education for those experiencing hardship.


• Community Service – Henderson and the Henderson Foundation support regional initiatives that contribute to a strong civic infrastructure and a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community through volunteer opportunities.


• Disaster relief – The Henderson Foundation supports emergency relief and rebuilding efforts to help families and communities get back on their feet following a disaster.

Requirements

  • 501(c)(3) organizations.


  • Focus on at least one of the Henderson Foundation’s philanthropic focus areas.


  • Comply with applicable laws regarding registration and reporting.


  • Have financial reports available for independent outside audit.

Grantor Information:

Restrictions:

Restricted

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