Ad Henderson Foundation Inc

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL EIN: 23-7047045 Website

The A.D. Henderson Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, established in 1959 by Alexander D. Henderson Jr. and his wife Lucy. The foundation became fully endowed upon Lucy's death in 1991 to continue their legacy of improving education and support systems for children. Alexander Henderson was Vice President and Director of Avon Products (formerly California Perfume Company). The foundation has grown to over $49 million in assets and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$49.8M

+7.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.7M

-12.9% YoY

Grant Count

-5.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$79K

-7.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ad Henderson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The A.D. Henderson Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of young children and their families in Broward County, Florida and the State of Vermont. The foundation supports:

Early childhood programs and high-quality early care and education for children ages birth to eight
Family-focused services
Systems change efforts working alongside community partners
In Vermont specifically: capacity building for the nonprofit sector, with emphasis on mentoring and early learning programs

The foundation has embedded a commitment to achieving racial equity into its strategic plan and prioritizes discussions on diversity and justice as it pursues its mission.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses exclusively on:

Broward County, Florida - early learning for children ages birth to eight
Vermont - early learning for children ages birth to eight, plus capacity building for the nonprofit sector

Grant Distribution by State

Vermont $7.3M (52%)

Florida $6.3M (45%)

Massachusetts $340K (2%)

Pennsylvania $50K (0%)

Georgia $5K (0%)

California $500 (0%)

States

California Florida Georgia Massachusetts Pennsylvania Vermont

Cities

AtlantaBenningtonBostonBrattleboroBridgewater CornersBrowningtonBurlingtonCoral SpringsDavieEssex JunctionFerrisburghFort LauderdaleGuilfordHollywoodLauderdale LakesLauderhillMassachusettsMiamiMiddleburyMiramar

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $49,792,985
Total Revenues: $7,441,522
Total Expenses: $4,021,725
Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Giving: Approximately $3 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$49,792,985	$46,373,188	$48,686,572
Revenue	$7,441,522	$1,959,809	$2,133,927
Expenses	$4,021,725	$4,273,193	$4,418,960
Qualifying Distributions	$3,453,236	$3,822,352	$3,916,307
Net Investment Income	$6,940,383	$1,531,162	$1,653,195
Distributable Amount	$3,794,185	$3,443,217	$3,761,518

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

180 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Ad Henderson Foundation Inc

Foundation

A. D. Henderson Foundation Grant: Broward County, Florida

AD HENDERSON FOUNDATION INC

Amount

US $15,000 - US $100,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Let's Grow Kids ($833,333), Family Central Inc ($130,165), Volta Music Foundation ($120,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALL FLORIDA YOUTH ORCHESTRA HOLLYWOOD, FL	CONTINUATION OF MUSIC STEPS FOR PRESCHOOL	$75,000
ARC BROWARD INC SUNRISE, FL	NURTURING PARENTING	$40,000
BOYS TOWN SOUTH FLORIDA WEST PALM BEACH, FL	LIFT TOGETHER WITH BOYS TOWN	$105,500
BRATTLEBORO HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC BRATTLEBORO, VT	LEDGEWOOD HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND	$35,000
BROWARD HEALTHY START COALITION INC LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL	BROWARD HEALTHY START COALITION EVENTS	$25,000
BROWARD HEALTHY START COALITION INC LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL	HEALTHY FAMILIES BROWARD	$33,000
BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES WILLISTON, VT	SUPPORTING THE INTEGRATION OF THE BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES NETWORK	$70,000
CENTER FOR HEARING AND COMMUNICATION FORT LAUDERDALE, FL	PROJECT PATH+ (PRESCHOOL ACCESS TO HEARING)	$100,000
CITY OF LAUDERHILL LAUDERHILL, FL	NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH AND PROSPERITY HUB	$80,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL	ANNUAL UNSOLICITED GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board and Staff:

Lucia Henderson - President-Trustee
Anne W. Rider - Vice President-Trustee
Alexandra Holly Fouladi - Trustee
Allen Douglas Henderson - Trustee
Howard A. Bakalar - Trustee
Maureen C. Tompkins - Treasurer-Trustee
Kenneth J. King - Trustee
Cheryl L. Carlson - Trustee
Edward Gale - Program Director
Karen M. Pfeiffer - Secretary & Operations Manager
Monica Menahem - Program Director

The foundation employs 3 staff members.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALEXANDRA HOLLY FOULADI	TRUSTEE	2	$9,625
ALLEN DOUGLAS HENDERSON	TRUSTEE	2	$10,625
ANNE W RIDER	VICE PRESIDENT-TRUSTEE	5	$12,500
HOWARD A BAKALAR	TRUSTEE	2	$12,500
KAREN M PFEIFFER	SEC & OP MGR/SEE PART VIII	40	—
LUCIA HENDERSON	PRESIDENT-TRUSTEE	5	$11,125
MAUREEN C TOMPKINS	TREASURER-TRUSTEE	2	$11,750
KENNETH J KING	TRUSTEE	2	$10,875
CHERYL L CARLSON	TRUSTEE	2	$10,875

Contact Information

Main Office (Florida):

Address: 515 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 930, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 764-2819
Website: www.hendersonfdn.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ad Henderson Foundation Inc fund?

The A.D. Henderson Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of young children and their families in Broward County, Florida and the State of Vermont. The foundation supports: • Early childhood programs and high-quality early care and education for children ages birth to eight • Family-focused services • Systems change efforts working alongside community partners • In Vermont specifically: capacity building for the nonprofit sector, with emphasis on mentoring and early learning programs Th…

How do I apply for a grant from Ad Henderson Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 37 grants in fiscal year 2024 • Since 1993, the foundation has awarded 2,442 grants totaling $79,383,159 **Grant Sizes:** • Typical awards range from $1,000 to $833,333 • Median grant amount: $55,000 • Grant range generally: $15,000 to $100,000 (may be higher or lower depending on impact) **Recent Grants (FY 2024):** • Let's Grow Kids: $833,333 (Continuation of Capital Campaign) • Family Central: $130,165 (Continuation of Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youn…

Where does Ad Henderson Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation focuses exclusively on: • **Broward County, Florida** - early learning for children ages birth to eight • **Vermont** - early learning for children ages birth to eight, plus capacity building for the nonprofit sector

What size grants does Ad Henderson Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Ad Henderson Foundation Inc awarded 34 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $79K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ad Henderson Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ad Henderson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.