LET’S MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE, TOGETHER.

There are no limits to what women can do when they join forces—especially if they are like-minded and focused on a single goal. In Hestia’s case, our aim is to enrich the lives of middle school students so they reach their full potential.

That’s why we are here — our purpose in the world. Our members are also there for each other. When we meet, we learn so much about the greater world around us and how we can help improve it. Then we get into action. When we are making a difference, friendship and fun naturally happens.

Join our giving circle and be part of something transformative.

At the Hestia Fund, membership grows organically—like passing a baton—through personal invitations from current members. We also warmly welcome applications from women who share our passion for Hestia’s mission and want to make a meaningful impact.

Our giving circle is built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust, transparency, collaboration, and open dialogue—values that strengthen our connections and drive our success.

Together, we are committed to maximizing the impact of our funding. Remarkably, 100% of every member’s contribution goes directly to our Grantees each year, ensuring your generosity creates a lasting difference.

Together, we are committed to delivering the highest impact possible for our funding. In fact, 100% of our individual contributions are awarded to Grantees each year.

Membership Levels

Standard Membership: $5,000 annual contribution + $500 administrative fee.

Hestia Fellowship Program

This Fellowship provides a scholarship for young women for a two-year Hestia membership. Click here to learn more and apply.

Member Engagement

Community & Connection: Throughout the year, we host member meetings and social gatherings.
Impact & Involvement: During the grant process, members attend site visits to observe organizations and programs, helping to inform our grantmaking.

Join us in enriching middle school students’ lives—helping them transition to high school and graduate successfully.

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“Nuestra Jornada has helped me to know a lot of things. It helped me a lot dealing with my losses. I would cry taking about that, but now when I talk about it I’m more calm seeing I was not the only passing by hard times and I thank them for showing me I’m not alone. I’m so thankful for the funders of Nuestra Jornada.

Our partnership with Hestia has allowed Girls Inc. to maintain consistent support for middle school girls in Santa Fe throughout the last few turbulent years when having relationships with trusted adults is what our children need. Hestia’s Whole Child Framework and belief in the importance of healthy adult relationships for these girls aligns with Girls Inc.’s approach to programming and mentorship. Not only has Hestia provided us with funding, but this spring several Hestia members also joined girls at Ortiz Middle School for some Girls Inc fun.

Belonging to Mariachi Milagro de Ernesto Gonzales provides students an opportunity to improve self esteem, to channel their energies in positive activities, and to maintain good character. While the students develop and demonstrate music skills, the program helps the members develop positive confidence and leadership skills, cultivate a sense of cultural pride and self-identity, create a sense of bi-cultural awareness, and enhance students’ perspective on multi-culturalism.

“Reading Quest’s relationship with Hestia has been incredibly valuable. They helped to prepare [middle school students], not only with the tools to be able to succeed academically, but to be well rounded, curious, compassionate young adults with a passion for learning and growing.”