AI Summary
The Henderson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships to support its grantees, having paid a total of $195.1K across 57 grants in 2025. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages with nonprofits through invitation-only pathways. Organizations interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction avenues via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COOL MINISTRIES
Waukegan, IL
$485.3K
19%
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
$290K
11%
VILLAGE CHURCH OF GURNEE
GURNEE, IL
$181.8K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION give?
THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $195 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include COOL MINISTRIES, Rush University Medical Center, and VILLAGE CHURCH OF GURNEE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION?
THE HENDERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.