Private foundation · EIN 46-1476598 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hickey Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 44 grants paid, $491K total, median $5,000. 34% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Board discretion

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
44
$491K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
34%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$6.0M

How to apply

Business letter request Contact: Robert Hickey Co Ryan Juraska Llp, 141 W Jackson Blvd Ste 2250, Chicago, Il, 3129220062 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Board discretion

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Against Malaria FoundationKansas City, MOUnrestricted$100K
Give DirectlyNew York, NYDrc relief, la fires relief, texas flooding relief$55K
Solar AidAustin, TXUnrestricted$50K
Global GivingWashington, DCMilton fund relief, pakistan reilief$35K
Florida American Legion-John G Doran Memorial Post 158Treasure Island, FLUnrestricted$25K
Cool EarthBrookyn, NYUnrestricted$20K
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$15K
Hope Services HawaiiHilo, HIUnrestricted$12K
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCBaseball athletic program$10K
Misericordia FoundationChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAHurrican helene relief$10K
Helen Keller InternationalNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Holualoa Foundation of Arts and CultureHolualoa, HIUnrestricted$10K
The Night MinistryChicago, ILUnrestricted$10K
Tahirih Justice CcenterFalls Church, VAUnrestricted$9,000
Family Programs HawaiiHonolulu, HIUnrestricted$8,000
Other Charitable Institutions (each Less Than 2000)Chicago, ILUnrestricted$7,500
Chicago Children's Advocacy CenterChicago, ILUnrestricted$6,005
Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted$6,000
Shedd AquariumChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Reading Power IncLake Bluff, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Make-A-Wish Southern Florida IncMiami, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Chicago Symphony Orchestra AssociationChicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
New IncentivesCorvina, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Khan AcademyMountain View, CAUnrestricted$5,000
Children's Health FoundationDallas, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Boys Hope Girls Hope IllinoisWilmette, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Pratham USAHouston, TXUnrestricted$4,000
Lincoln Park ZooChicago, ILUnrestricted$3,000
American Nutrition AssociationHinsdale, ILUnrestricted$2,500
American Stage Theatre CompanySt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$2,500
Smile TrainWashington, DCUnrestricted$2,500
Organic Consumers AssociationFinland, MNUnrestricted$2,500
Toys for Tots FoundationTraingle, VAUnrestricted$2,000
Chicago Botanic GardensChicago, ILUnrestricted$2,000
FincaWashington, DCUnrestricted$2,000
React19 IncOconomowoc, WIUnrestricted$2,000
The National Vaccine Information CenterSterling, VAUnrestricted$2,000
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNUnrestricted$2,000
Institute for Responsible TechnologyFairfield, IAUnrestricted$2,000
The Florida OrchestraSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Eckerd CollegeSt Petersburg, FLUnrestricted$2,000
Habitat for HumanityChicago, ILUnrestricted$2,000

By state: Missouri 1 · Illinois 15 · New York 3 · Texas 3 · District of Columbia 4 · Florida 5

About this foundation

Hickey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Hickey Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Business letter request Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Hickey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $491K across 44 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Hickey Family Foundation give?

Missouri (1 grants), Illinois (15 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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