Hemera Foundation

 In addition to offering grants, Hemera seeks to actively contribute to the field of philanthropy.  As such, we will share what we have learned from our partners, our grantees, and our research on this page.  More will be added as we continue our learning journey:

Children and Adolescents

• Why Zero to Three? A Report from JVA Research

• The FIND Program Stress Neurobiology and Prevention Lab Center for Translational Neuroscience, University of Oregon. Taking a Caregiver Approach

Resources for Funders

 When launching the Hemera Foundation, we were grateful for partners that shared how they organized the various processes used in running a private foundation.  Since then, we have received calls asking similar questions that we are always ready to answer.  To help with that process, we share below the strategies we use to manage the operations and decision-making processes of Hemera. We will add additional links as we continue to document our research and processes.

 Information on Logistics and Operations:

• We use FLUXX as our grant management software.

• We use QuickBooks to complete our accounting

• Organizational Chart - Functions of a Private Foundation

 General Thoughts on Private Philanthropy

• Articles that shape our work:

  • The Five Life Stages of Nonprofit Organizations

  • What’s Your Endgame?

• Hemera White Papers:

  • Risk and Private Philanthropy