Hendricks Family Foundation - Capital Grant

The Hendricks Family Foundation offers capital grants exceeding $100,000 aimed at fostering local impact in Beloit, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status and demonstrate strong community partnerships and measurable program outcomes. The application process includes passing an eligibility quiz and, for those invited, submitting a full proposal. This grant supports initiatives in key areas such as workforce development, education, public safety, and community enrichment.

NOTE:
Pre-Proposal - This deadline is represented by the preliminary eligibility quiz step. You will need to create a user account in our online grant management system to complete the Eligibility Quiz that determines whether your project or organization meets Foundation eligibility guidelines.Letter of Inquiry - You must pass the Eligibility Quiz for the applicable grant process in order to access the specific application process. The Operating grant process require you to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) as the first step in the process. LOI’s may be submitted at any time (no specific deadline) and are generally reviewed within 8 weeks.Full Proposal -  Invite Only - You will be notified via email whether you will be invited to submit an application.
In line with the Foundation’s mission, vision and values, we provide grant support to organizations to achieve local, measurable impact in these key priority areas:

• Career and Workforce Development
• Education
• Public Safety
• Strong and Vibrant Community
• Veteran & Veteran Families
• A grant greater than $100,000 for a capital or facility project.

Eligibility

501(c)3 status is required to apply for funding support from the Foundation.Foundation investments are made primarily in the community of Beloit, Wisconsin. In those times when we are called upon to stretch beyond Beloit, we carefully consider the opportunity it provides us to cultivate and sustain our values and vision, and to support and strengthen the work within our own community.Organizations should be prepared to speak to Beloit-based existing, meaningful partnerships, current measurable program activity and anticipated measurable impact of proposed activities.Stateline Area Outside Beloit -The Foundation may consider applications for a project in other Stateline Area communities, generally defined as South Beloit, Roscoe and Rockton, Illinois.Rock County, WI -In limited circumstances, the Foundation will consider applications for a Rock County project that includes activity in Beloit. A preliminary discussion of the potential project with Foundation staff prior to application is encouraged.Replication or Expansion into Beloit -The Foundation may consider applications for a Beloit replication or expansion project that has been successful in another community. If your organization is not currently engaged in existing, meaningful Beloit partnerships and collaborations, we recommend you undertake this work prior to approaching the Foundation about a potential application.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not provide support or grants to individuals.Examples of areas the Foundation will not fund:Direct donations or grants to individuals.
Sponsorships.
Endowments.
Legislative lobbying or activities to influence public elections.
Requests that duplicate projects or activities the Foundation currently supports.The Foundation rarely considers applications that do not also include significant measurable activity and impact in Beloit.The Foundation will not consider a request from a regional, state or nationally-focused organization.