Private foundation · EIN 27-1357705 · Sierra Madre, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Jim Hicks Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $770K total, median $24K. 82% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$770K
Median grant
$24K
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

28 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Door of HopePasadena, CACharity$70K
Angeles Crest Christian CampPerris, CACharity$60K
Fuller Youth InstitutePasadena, CACharity$50K
SolidarityPlacentia, CACharity$45K
Heritage Housing PartnersPasadena, CACharity$45K
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CACharity$40K
Neighborhood Homework HouseAzusa, CACharity$35K
Ag in the ClassroomSacramento, CACharity$35K
Urban Youth Workers InstituteSanta Ana, CACharity$35K
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CACharity$30K
Food ForwardNorth Hollywood, CACharity$30K
Stars FoundationPasadena, CACharity$25K
Immigration Resource CenterMonrovia, CACharity$25K
Big Brothers Big SistersSanta Ana, CACharity$25K
Eisenhower FoundationAbilene, KSCharity$23K
Pacific Battleship CenterSan Pedro, CACharity$20K
Thomas House Family ShelterGarden Grove, CACharity$20K
Pomona HopePomona, CACharity$20K
Claris HealthLos Angeles, CACharity$20K
College Access PlanPasadena, CACharity$20K
Undue Medical DebtLong Island City, NYCharity$20K
Angels of America's FallenColorado Springs, COCharity$18K
The Welcome to America ProjectTempe, AZCharity$18K
Center Theatre GroupLos Angeles, CACharity$15K
Tedy's TeamPlainville, MACharity$10K
LA Habra High SchoolLA Habra, CACharity$7,000
Maywood Center for Enriched StudiesMaywood, CACharity$5,000
Endurant MovementCardiff, CACharity$5,000

By state: California 23 · Kansas 1 · New York 1 · Colorado 1 · Arizona 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Jim Hicks Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sierra Madre, California, administered in care of Jim Hicks, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Jim Hicks Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Jim Hicks Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $770K across 28 grants, a median of $24K.

Where does The Jim Hicks Family Foundation give?

California (23 grants), Kansas (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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