Foundation History and Purpose

The A.D. Henderson Foundation was founded in 1959 by A.D. and Lucy E. Henderson, who made their home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dedicated to improving the lives of children through education, the Hendersons also sought to meet the constantly changing needs of our society. Through the Foundation, they strove to improve the economic, social and physical well-being of their communities. The trustees of the A.D. Henderson Foundation are dedicated to carrying on the goals of the Foundation within the framework provided by its founders.

Our Mission

The Mission of the A.D. Henderson Foundation is to provide an opportunity for all children to succeed, with a special interest in promoting literacy for children and families. We also seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector to serve the interests of our communities.

Geographic Areas of Giving

The Foundation primarily limits its grant-making to Broward County, Florida and the State of Vermont.

Who Should Apply
The Foundation makes grants to public entities and IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations which are not classified as private foundations. The Foundation also looks for organizations that do not discriminate in the hiring of staff or providing of services on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, national origin or disabilities.