CFHC: Perry N. Rudnick Grants

The CFHC: Perry N. Rudnick Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Henderson County, promoting collaboration and enhancing community impact. Established in 2001, the fund has awarded over $4.3 million in grants to more than 125 organizations. The foundation encourages proposals that address community needs, focus on prevention, and demonstrate sustainability. With assets exceeding $6.3 million, the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment remains committed to empowering nonprofits to fulfill their missions effectively.

NOTE: Selected organizations will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal for consideration.
Rudnick Endowment became a component fund of Community Foundation of Henderson County three years later in 2004.
The Community Foundation invested $6.2 million and each year a portion of the income is used to award grants. Rudnick Endowment has awarded more than 400 grants to over 125 distinct organizations totaling more than $4.3 million. Demonstrating the power of endowment, the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund assets are currently more than $6.3 million.
Rudnick Fund Areas of Interest include:

• Arts and Culture
• ConservationEducationHealth and Human Services
• Youth

The Perry N. Rudnick Fund encourages proposals that:

• Demonstrate collaboration
• Affect a broad segment of the population

Are relevant to overall community needs and available resourcesEnhance or improve organizations which serve clients whose needs are not met by existing services and which encourage client independence, self-sufficiency and responsibilityEmphasize prevention and early interventionHave reasonable prospects for future support

Eligibility

Grants are generally considered for specific projects.Community Foundation of Henderson County provides grant support to help 501(c)(3) nonprofits fulfill their mission and provide programs and services that help meet the needs of our community.It is the intent of the Foundation’s grantmaking program to fund projects that promote cooperation and collaboration among organizations without duplication of services.
Grants are ordinarily made for one year only.

Ineligibility

Grants are not for operating expenses.Perry N. Rudnick grant funds will not be used for:grants to individuals (including scholarships)organizations which have not been determined to be tax-exempt as described in Section 509 (a)(1) and 170B (1)(a) of the Internal Revenue Codeaugmenting of endowmentsoperating expenses (including staffing)