Private foundation · EIN 45-2887236 · Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Herman Hickman 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $360K total, median $180K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$360K
Median grant
$180K
Stays in AL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scholarships to Various IndividualsBatesville, AREducational scholarships$285K
Various Local CharitiesCanton, MSCharitable purposes$75K

By state: Arkansas 1 · Mississippi 1

About this foundation

John Herman Hickman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 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 John Herman Hickman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 John Herman Hickman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $360K across 2 grants, a median of $180K.

Where does John Herman Hickman Foundation give?

Arkansas (1 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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