Quick Summary
Name: HRH Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $5,000,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $25,000 - $1,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $1,000,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Address: 3100 R St. N.W., Washington, DC (administrative address) Registered in: Pennsylvania Listed address: Terre Haute, IN
Geographic Focus
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- Pennsylvania
- Focus on Washington, D.C. metro area
Funding Priorities
- Visual and Performing Arts: Primary focus, including theater productions, arts centers, and cultural institutions
- Arts Education: Programs providing arts access to underserved youth
- Civic Programs: Community enrichment initiatives
- Higher Education: Support for university programs, particularly arts-related
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. Foundation operates through invitation-only grantmaking.
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made to pre-selected organizations chosen by the foundation's leadership.
The foundation was established in 1997 by Helen Ruth Henderson and is now led by Helen Lee Henderson (daughter of the founder), who serves as Executive Director.
Notable Recent Grants
- Workhouse Arts Center (Lorton, VA): $100,000 (2021) + Presenting Sponsor for 2025-26 performing arts season
- The William & Mary Athletic Fund (Williamsburg, VA): $25,000 (2021)
- Broadway productions: Produced revivals of "Follies" (2011-2012) and "Ragtime" (2009-2010)
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