The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund of the Lutheran Church Grants supports Tucson nonprofits advancing research and community initiatives, administered by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amount varies; supports multiple Tucson-area nonprofits annually.
Summary: Supports Tucson-area nonprofits reflecting the values and philanthropic spirit of Hellene Henrikson, administered via a donor-advised fund.
The Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund of the Lutheran Church Grants is a donor-advised fund established through a bequest from Hellene Henrikson, a longtime member of the Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Administered in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, the fund honors Hellene’s commitment to philanthropy by supporting a range of nonprofit organizations in the Tucson area. Grants are awarded to organizations that embody values of service, compassion, and community uplift, in alignment with Hellene's faith and legacy.