The Carl R. Hendrickson Family Foundation, established in 1991 by Chicago entrepreneur Carl R. Hendrickson, aims to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. Emphasizing the entrepreneurial spirit that defined the Hendrickson Trucking Company's success, the foundation continues its founders' legacy through philanthropy.
The grant program focuses on providing program or general operating support to applicants with organizational budgets of $10 million or less. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000. For program support specifically, requested funds may not exceed 30% of the program's budget. This grant initiative is aimed at empowering organizations working within the foundation's areas of interest, including education, human services, and health care for underserved groups.
In alignment with the Hendrickson family’s profound Christian beliefs, priority is extended to non-profit entities dedicated to supporting individuals' fundamental necessities alongside their spiritual well-being. Organizations or initiatives adopting innovative, entrepreneurial strategies in fulfilling their mission are especially favored.