We make grants through our four program areas in Arts & Culture
Education
Health
and Policy & Advocacy
  • Education: Supporting Casita Maria
  • Arts & Culture: Supporting aWall Mural Projects
  • Health: Supporting Sebastian Strong
  • Arts & Culture: Supporting Florida Grand Opera
  • Arts & Culture: Supporting Casa Cuba
Program Areas

Driving Change Together

Big change takes time, and today's challenges are complex and interconnected. Collaboration is essential, as no one can solve them alone. We are deeply immersed in the areas where we invest, supporting ideas and organizations that contribute to our four program areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Health, and Policy & Advocacy.

  • Arts & Culture

    Art and artists are crucial for fostering human connection, inspiring creativity, promoting cultural understanding, and enriching communities.

  • Education

    Knowledge holds the key to empowerment, enabling informed decisions, fostering innovation, and driving social and economic progress.

  • Health

    Healthy futures for people and the planet promote sustainability, well-being, and resilience against environmental and health challenges.

  • Policy & Advocacy

    Promoting economic fairness and prosperity is crucial for reducing inequality, fostering social stability, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Our Approach

A Steady Approach to Grantmaking

  • The Hejl Foundation is committed to a grantmaking strategy that creates a lasting impact, benefiting current and future generations. By actively engaging with grantee partners and deeply immersing ourselves in targeted areas, we foster resilient collaborations to amplify positive outcomes.
  • The Hejl Foundation makes most of its grants to organizations in the United States that have been determined by the IRS to be section 501(c)(3) charities, as well as to organizations outside the United States that are equivalent to US public charities. While most grants are initiated through invitations, inquiries from organizations aligned with our grantmaking areas are also welcomed.

  • Avoid Scams

    Unauthorized individuals who are falsely using the Hejl Foundation name and claiming that funds will be provided upon payment of a fee are engaging in fraudulent activities. Please be aware that the foundation never imposes fees in relation to its grants.
Our Grantmaking

How We Make Our Grants

GENERAL QUESTIONS

    • The Hejl Foundation only accepts proposals by invitation. Once you have been invited to submit a proposal, we will send you the required paperwork. We are always interested in learning about new initiatives, and you are welcome to submit an inquiry to proposals@hejlfoundation.org.

    • Yes, we occasionally issue open calls for proposals, which are posted on our website and social media channels. You can also sign up for our emails to be notified when one of our four program areas announces an open call.

    • Our program staff typically responds to funding inquiries within twelve weeks. Some inquiries will be invited to submit a proposal. Proposal timelines vary by program and grant type, often involving multiple rounds. For detailed timelines, please consult the program staff if you are invited to submit a proposal.

    • The Hejl Foundation supports ideas, individuals, and organizations that contribute to our four program areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Health, and Policy & Advocacy.

    • Grantees are required to submit progress reports on the status of grants and their transformational efforts within the community. For multiyear grants, periodic reporting is necessary before subsequent year grants are awarded. All required reporting is outlined in the grant agreements. If you have received a grant from the Hejl Foundation, please refer to your award letter for specific requirements. We rely on our community partners’ candor in sharing practices that resulted in success as well as areas for future improvement. Reports should include your anticipated outcomes and both short-term and long-term results.

    • We make most of our grants to or through organizations in the United States that have been determined by the IRS to be section 501(c)(3) public charities. The Hejl Foundation also funds international charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) status or equivalent.

      Additionally, the Hejl Foundation may use expenditure responsibility to make restricted grants to non-501(c)(3) organizations, including for-profits and international entities without a charitable equivalency determination.

    • The Hejl Foundation does not support paid advertisements; or political activities or attempts to influence action on specific legislation.

    • If you need to make budget revisions, extensions, carry-overs, or changes to any contact information, please contact george.corton@hejlfoundation.org.