Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills Grants
The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund supports research and programs improving immigrant well-being in Southern Arizona, focusing on access to essential services and community-based solutions.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Due Dates: October 11, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per organization; total pool $60,000; one-year funding period.
Summary: Supports Southern Arizona nonprofits addressing the needs and opportunities of immigrant communities in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties.
Key Information: Fall 2026 is the final grant round for this fund.
Description
The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills, managed in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations serving Southern Arizona. The Fall 2026 cycle targets programs that address the needs and opportunities of immigrant individuals, families, and communities—including access to food, housing, clothing, healthcare, support navigating barriers, and economic stability. This is the final year of the fund, which has distributed over $1.3 million to local nonprofits since its inception.
