The Haddad Foundation

Charity Number: 1164463

Annual Expenditure: £3.5M
Throughout England And Wales, Brazil, Portugal, Ireland, United States

Contact Info

Phone:020 7597 6000

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Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: £3.22 million (2023)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available (closed/invitation-only)
  • Decision Time: Not publicly disclosed
  • Grant Range: £285,000 - £300,000+ (based on reported grants)
  • Geographic Focus: International (Brazil, Ireland, Portugal, United States, England & Wales)
  • Application Type: By trustees' discretion/invitation only

Contact Details

  • Phone: 020 7597 6000
  • Charity Number: 1164463
  • Company Number: 09796120
  • Registered Office: England and Wales
  • Fellowship Website: www.haddadfellowship.com (for Trinity College Dublin scholarships only)

Note: The foundation does not appear to have a public website for general grant applications or accept unsolicited proposals.

Overview

THE HADDAD FOUNDATION was established in November 2015 as a UK-registered charitable company. The foundation operates as a pure grant-maker with eight trustees making collective funding decisions. With annual giving of approximately £3.22 million (2023) and reserves exceeding £43.9 million (2021), the foundation focuses primarily on advancing education for young people, particularly those from or in Brazil. The foundation operates through a closed grant-making model, with trustees identifying and funding specific educational institutions and programs aligned with their strategic priorities. Founded by Claudio and Rosalie Haddad, the foundation reflects Claudio's background as founder of Insper business school in Brazil and his commitment to educational excellence. The foundation does not employ staff and operates exclusively through trustee governance.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation operates through trustee-directed grant-making rather than open application programs. Known funding streams include:

  • Trinity College Dublin Haddad Fellowship: Covers full international tuition fees plus €15,000 annual stipend for Brazilian postgraduate students in Humanities (Theatre, Literature, Translation, Creative Writing). Application via www.haddadfellowship.com
  • Institutional Partnerships: Large grants (typically £285,000-£300,000) to established educational institutions including Ensina Brasil, Harvard University's David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, and Trinity College Dublin
  • Brazilian Education Programs: Direct support to educational organizations working to improve educational access and quality in Brazil

Priority Areas

  • Advancement of higher education, particularly for Brazilian students
  • Education of young persons and children in Brazil
  • Support for educational institutions and programs that promote intellectual and cultural development in Brazil
  • Scholarships and fellowships for Brazilian students at institutions of excellence internationally
  • Support for organizations working on educational reform and access in Brazil

What They Don't Fund

  • Unsolicited grant applications from organizations outside their established network
  • Individual requests (except through formal fellowship programs like Trinity College Dublin)
  • Organizations without clear connection to Brazilian education or youth development
  • Projects outside education sector
  • General operating costs for organizations not already in partnership with the foundation

Governance and Leadership

Trustees

Claudio Luiz da Silva Haddad (Chair)

  • Founder and Chairman of the Board of Insper, a leading not-for-profit business, economics and engineering school in Brazil
  • Member of the board of directors of Instituto Unibanco and Ensina Brasil
  • Former CEO of Banco de Investimentos Garantia SA (1993-1998)
  • Former Director at Central Bank of Brazil (1980-1982)
  • Chairman of the advisory council of the Brazil office of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University
  • Currently resident in Lisbon, Portugal, where he heads his Family Office and the foundation's activities

Rosalie Rahal Haddad

  • Co-founder and trustee
  • Honored alongside Claudio at Trinity College Dublin ceremony in October 2023

Other Trustees:

  • Alexandre Do Rosario Nobre
  • Bruno de Araujo Lima Rocha
  • Arthur Mizne
  • Tania Haddad Nobre (daughter of Claudio and Rosalie Haddad)
  • Dulce Maria de Barros Marchi Packard
  • Daniela Barone Soares

All eight trustees serve without remuneration. The foundation has no employees and operates through collective trustee decision-making.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Important: The Haddad Foundation operates as a closed grant-making organization. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grant-making decisions are made collectively by trustees, who identify and select organizations aligned with the foundation's mission.

Exception - Trinity College Dublin Fellowship: Brazilian students seeking postgraduate study in Humanities at Trinity College Dublin can apply through the formal Haddad Fellowship program:

  • Application website: www.haddadfellowship.com
  • Submit via online registration form
  • Required documents: Academic CV (Lattes CV), original transcripts, letter of interest (1,000-1,500 words in English), abstract of proposal (up to 500 words), personal statement (up to 500 words), recent academic paper in English (up to 3,000 words for MPhil courses), English proficiency certificate
  • Must also apply separately to Trinity College Dublin through their portal

Decision Timeline

Not publicly disclosed. Fellowship applications undergo pre-selection by the Haddad Fellowship, with shortlisted candidates invited for interview.

Success Rates

Not publicly available. The fellowship program is highly competitive, with 35 scholarships awarded since 2015 (approximately 4-5 per year).

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly disclosed for institutional grants. For fellowship applicants, standard academic scholarship reapplication practices likely apply.

Application Success Factors

Given the foundation's closed grant-making model, success factors for potential partners include:

  • Established Connection to Brazil: Organizations must demonstrate clear connection to Brazilian education or support for Brazilian students
  • Educational Excellence: The foundation partners with prestigious institutions (Harvard, University of Chicago, Trinity College Dublin) and leading Brazilian educational organizations
  • Alignment with Trustee Interests: Organizations connected to trustee networks or areas of expertise have received funding (e.g., Ensina Brasil where trustee Claudio Haddad serves on the board)
  • Track Record: Evidence of sustained impact in educational access, quality, or reform in Brazil
  • Strategic Partnerships: Organizations that can demonstrate how funding will advance the foundation's core mission of educational advancement for Brazilian youth

For Fellowship Applicants:

  • Strong academic credentials and clear research proposal
  • Demonstrated commitment to returning to Brazil or contributing to Brazilian cultural/intellectual development
  • Excellence in Humanities disciplines, particularly Theatre, Literature, Translation, and Creative Writing
  • Clear articulation of how the fellowship will advance both personal academic goals and broader benefit to Brazil's cultural landscape

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Not Open to Unsolicited Applications: This foundation operates through trustee-directed grant-making only. Traditional grant applications are not accepted.
  • Network-Based Funding: Grants appear to be made to organizations within the trustees' professional networks or to established institutions of educational excellence
  • Focus on Brazilian Education: All funding relates to advancing education for Brazilian youth, whether in Brazil or abroad
  • Large Grant Amounts: Institutional grants are substantial (£285,000-£300,000), suggesting multi-year or significant program funding
  • Fellowship Program Exception: The Trinity College Dublin Haddad Fellowship represents the only open application pathway for individuals
  • Relationship-Building Essential: Organizations seeking support would need to develop relationships with trustees or partner institutions rather than submitting formal proposals
  • Strategic Alignment Critical: Given the closed model, organizations must clearly align with the foundation's very specific mission around Brazilian educational advancement

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