Hellenic Foundation

Quick Summary

Name: Hellenic Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker

Key Facts

Metric	Value
Annual Giving	$285,000 (2023)
Grant Range	$5,000 - $25,000
Average Grant	$10,000 - $15,000
Application Method	Fixed Deadline

Contact Details

• Website: https://www.hellenicfoundation.org/
• Phone: 773-631-5222
• Email: contact@hellenicfoundation.org or pvalessares@hellenicfoundation.org (for grant applications)
• Address: 6251-53 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, IL 60646

Geographic Focus

Chicagoland area (Chicago metropolitan region, Illinois)

Funding Priorities

• Greek language, culture, and heritage preservation
• Orthodox Christian religious programs
• Youth development programs
• Senior programs and services
• Education and humanities
• Cultural activities
• Philanthropy initiatives
• Specific projects, programs, and initiatives (not general operating support)

What They Don't Fund

• Parish building projects
• Debt servicing
• Ongoing operating budgetary items
• Capital improvements (generally)
• "Pass through" grants to third parties
• Annual contribution drives
• Emergency discretionary funding
• Direct grants or scholarships to individuals
• Non-501(c)(3) organizations
• Multi-year grant commitments (generally)
• Scholarship programs exceeding 30% of the program total

Application Method

• Deadline: July 1 annually (no extensions permitted)
• Process: Complete online grant application form at hellenicfoundation.org/grant-application
• Submission: Email PDF application with attachments to pvalessares@hellenicfoundation.org or mail via USPS
• Eligibility: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations serving Greek American and Orthodox Christian communities in Chicagoland
• Awards Announced: Annual grant awards event (typically late fall/winter)

References

• Hellenic Foundation Website
• Grant Program Information
• Grant Application Guidelines
• Grant FAQs
• Charity Navigator Profile
• Cause IQ Profile