Our 2026 Online Grant Application is now open! If you are part of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with programs and projects benefiting the Greek and Orthodox Community in the Chicagoland area, visit hellenicfoundation.org/grants for more information.

On January 15, the Hellenic Foundation hosted its Annual Blessing of the Foundation and Vasilopita Cutting at the Hellenic Foundation offices located at 6251 W. Touhy Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Hellenic Foundation Board Members and Staff were in attendance. In keeping with Hellenic Foundation tradition, the offices were blessed for the new year by Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos of Holy Taxiarhai and St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church. According to Greek Orthodox custom, the month

Each year, the Hellenic Foundation awards grants to organizations making a meaningful impact on the Greek and Orthodox community throughout the Chicagoland area. On December 10, 2025, the Hellenic Foundation proudly hosted its 2025 Annual Grant Awards Event, awarding grants to 43 organizations supporting 61 programs —the largest number of grant recipients in the Foundation’s history. The event was once again held in the Upper Room at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, prov

On November 5, 2025, at the Metropolis of Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago bestowed the Gold Cross of the Metropolis of Chicago upon Hellenic Foundation Board Member Ernest C. Karras and his wife, Marion Karras. This most honorable recognition is conferred upon laypersons who have demonstrated exemplary servant leadership, volunteering their God-given talents for the benefit of the Church and offering o

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with the Consulate General of Greece in Chicago to launch “ CineΕλλάδα ,” a new cultural initiative celebrating the richness and creativity of contemporary Greek cinema. In partnership with the Pickwick Theatre, the Hellenic Film Society USA, and the Hellenic Foundation, the Consulate invites you to the first screening of the acclaimed film UTOPOLIS. Tuesday, November 25, 2025 7:00 PM Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge Join us each m

The Hellenic Foundation greatly values programs and projects that make a meaningful impact in our community. On December 10, the 2025 Annual Grant Awards Event will acknowledge this year’s 43 Grant Recipients and their 61 programs . Since 2016, the Hellenic Foundation has proudly awarded 239 Grant Awards totaling more than $4.1 Million specifically to benefit our Greek and Orthodox Community. We are pleased to announce this year’s worthy Grant Award Recipients! The 2025

May 24, 2025 – Chicago, IL The Hellenic Foundation proudly hosted its Annual Foundation Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the...

Each year, the Hellenic Foundation awards significant monetary grants to organizations making a positive impact on the Greek and Orthodox...

Since 2016, the Hellenic Foundation has proudly awarded 175 Grant Awards totaling more than $3.3 Million specifically for programs and...