The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills
The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund supports Southern Arizona nonprofits with annual grants for research-driven programs addressing changing community needs selected by the Lutheran Church of the Foothills.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per organization; total pool ~$60,000 annually (typically funds up to 4 grants)
Summary: Annual grants for Southern Arizona nonprofits addressing focus areas selected by the Lutheran Church of the Foothills.
Description
The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund, managed by the Lutheran Church of the Foothills in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations operating in Southern Arizona. The fund was established through a bequest from Hellene Henrikson to support charitable programs that address priority areas selected each year by the church. The fund aims to make a meaningful, targeted impact on local communities, with a different theme or focus area each grant cycle.
