The Hendricks Family Foundation

OUR WORK

We will inspire possibility, challenging the children of our community to dream big. We will actively cultivate opportunities for individuals and families – whoever they are – to achieve the American dream.

How We Do This

Grant Making

Supporting nonprofit organizations that are working to strengthen our hometown of Beloit Wisconsin.

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The Experience Fellowship

Developed with an acknowledgment that the right opportunity at the right time can have a profound impact.

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Grant Showcase

Advanced Heart Care in the Heart of Beloit

In 2015, the Hendricks Family Foundation committed $3 million to support Beloit Memorial Hospital in bringing state of the art heart and vascular care to Beloit. Located on the 4th floor of the Hospital, the Heart Hospital provides complete diagnostic testing, treatment and on-going follow-up in one convenient location. It includes a new hybrid operating suite, cardiac catheterization labs, an eight-bed cardiac intensive care unit and cardiac rehab facilities.

“The Hendricks Family Heart Hospital is saving and changing lives. Staffed by a team of outstanding health care professionals who are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community, they treat patients daily using the latest, most advanced technology and equipment available. Thanks to the Hendricks Family Foundation, we are very proud to provide the best in heart care to our community residents….they deserve it.”

Tim McKevett,
President & CEO
Beloit Health System

HFF Grant Showcase

News & Updates

ACTS Housing — Proving What Is Possible

At the Hendricks Family Foundation, we know every person has within themselves the ability to do great things, to embrace taking a risk in the effort to solve a problem, transform their life, and strengthen their family.

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BizTank — Stepping Outside of the Comfort Zone

At the Hendricks Family Foundation, we know education is key to ensuring students have choices about their future, every child deserves access to experiential learning and robust career path planning.

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Pipeline to Healthcare Success: Hendricks CareerTek

The greater Beloit area has a skills gap. Institutions like Beloit Health System require trained workers, but community members are not necessarily equipped for or aware of the opportunities available to them. Hendricks Family Foundation CEO Diane Hendricks recognized this discrepancy and founded Hendricks CareerTek as a way to provide professional development and career education services to Beloit youth.

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Safe Families for Children Wisconsin | Rock County Pilot

Safe Families for Children (SFFC) Wisconsin is committed to reducing the number of children placed in foster care by empowering families in crisis through community and faith-based support. It pairs families in crisis with community members to prevent child maltreatment, circumvent welfare placements, and provide wrap-around family support.

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Hendricks Education Center | Janesville Performing Arts Center

JPAC’s exponential growth as a driving factor necessitating its expansion. JPAC needed a separate space dedicated to performing arts education. When planning for the future it was important to the Board and JPAC staff to have a permanent structure like this in place.

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ACTS Housing Corporation | Beloit Wisconsin

The Hendricks Family Foundation is pleased to award a five-year grant of nearly $1.2 million to the ACTS Housing Corporation,” announced Diane Hendricks, President and Chairman of the Board. “The ACTS model is a true ‘hands up’ model, offering coaching, skill-building and financing to help Beloit families become proud homeowners.

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Boosting Literacy – Beloit Daily News

Beloit Memorial High School National Honor Society students have been rounding up books and shelves to help boost early literacy. Student Gloria Heiss and fellow students will be hosting a book giveaway event from noon - 1 p.m. on May 11 at the Beloit Public Library.

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Young Marines Build Character & Serve Community

A priority of The Hendricks Family Foundation is to support our youth. One local organization geared to do that is the 1st Wisconsin Young Marines. It serves as a youth education and service program that focuses on building character.

Hendricks CareerTek Advanced Construction | Beloit Daily News Pic

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Students Learn Building Skills, While Giving Taxpayers A Hand – Beloit Daily News

There's a lot to be learned in a locker room. Students at Hendricks CareerTek Advanced Construction Academy renovated locker rooms at the Krueger-Haskell Clubhouse.