Origin
Early deactivation saves lives…
In August 2000 the Hadnott Foundation, located in Teaneck, New Jersey was established under the leadership of its president Bennie Hadnott, CPA after the death of his wife Earlene Hampton Hadnott. Earlene waged a valiant battle against breast cancer for over 2 years but last sadly she lost her battle due to complications from her treatment.
After experiencing the struggle firsthand Bennie's greatest hope was to help other wives, mothers daughters and sisters to avoid the ravages this disease causes not only to mind body and spirit but to the lives of the families and friends who are helpless in the fight.
This fight now extends to the men in our lives who are also in need of support to help fight Prostate cancer. Once Bennie saw a way he could help he worked tirelessly to create an organization with a solid foundation to carry out his vision.
Our Mission
To enhance the lifestyles of people of color by supporting programs that provide services in the area of healthcare, particularly in the area of breast cancer and prostate cancer prevention, early detection and direct services.
We also provide opportunities for young people to achieve academic success by supporting selected scholarship programs.
“About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer
over the course of her lifetime”
Operational structure
The Hadnott Foundation's board of directors is comprised of members of the Hadnott family, Multi Cultural Business Leaders, Community Advocates and Healthcare professionals all chosen for their expertise and understanding of community issues and management of not-for-profit organizations and their commitment to helping others.
The Hadnott Foundation is operated and maintained by volunteers who serve as advocates and assist in fundraising activities. Grants scholarships and contributions are made to encourage and support other not-for-profit or institutions and recognized charitable activities.
All photography provided by Danielle Hadnott
The Hadnott Foundation is a private family foundation. It has status as a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Internal Revenue code 501(C)(3), organized exclusively for charitable, educational religious or scientific purposes and all donations are 100% tax deductible.
The Hadnott Foundation solicits funds from the public and private sectors and in turn we issue grants, scholarships and contributions to encourage and support other not for profit institutions and other recognized charitable activities.