Phyllis Nilsen Leal Memorial Fund '26-27
The Phyllis Nilsen Leal Memorial Fund '26-27 from Humboldt Area Foundation supports children with serious illnesses by funding uplifting resources to enhance their well-being during treatment.
Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per child per fiscal year (one-time or time-limited support)
Summary: Supports children with cancer or serious illnesses by funding uplifting items or experiences to enhance their well-being during treatment.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a qualified sponsor (e.g., social service agency, school counselor, or medical provider); direct family/individual applications are not accepted.
Description
The Phyllis Nilsen Leal Memorial Fund, administered by the Humboldt Area Foundation, provides targeted, individualized grants to support children facing cancer or other serious illnesses. The fund is intended to bring comfort, encouragement, and joy to young patients during their treatment by funding items or experiences that directly enhance their emotional well-being and quality of life. Eligible requests may include adaptive equipment, educational support, books, games, creative supplies, or other uplifting resources that benefit the child.
