Our Founders

 

Foellinger Foundation was created in 1958 by Helene and Esther Foellinger to carry forward their family’s tradition of civic involvement and active concern for the well-being of their community. Our funding comes from lifetime gifts from Helene, proceeds from Helene and Esther’s estates, and contributions from The News Publishing Company until The News-Sentinel was sold in 1980. Helene was publisher of The News-Sentinel from 1936-1981.

Our grantmaking continues to reflect the Foellinger family’s interest in encouraging a community of self-reliant residents, with a commitment to the founders’ values and principles: integrity, accountability, responsibility, and results.

 

"Whatever may be said about human beings, they are as a whole, a family."

— Helene Foellinger

Grid of three photos of Helene and Esther Foellinger throughout the years. Helene giving a public speech in one, portrait of Esther in one, and portrait of Helene in her office in the last.