Private foundation · EIN 47-2529981 · La Quinta, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $10K. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$1.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eisenhower HealthRancho Mirage, CAEisenhower health's a passion for excellence campaign$1.0M
Friends of the Children - Central OregonBend, ORGeneral operating support$95K
Find Food BankIndio, CAGeneral operating support$20K
John F Kennedy Memorial FoundationPalm Desert, CAOphelia program$12K
American Red CrossWashington, DCAssistance for ukraine$10K
Greater South Bay STEM FoundationTorrance, CATechakids program$10K
New Avenues for YouthPortland, ORGeneral operating support$10K
The Blessing Center IncRedlands, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Friends of the Children - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$9,500
Ps I Love You FoundationRedondo Beach, CAGeneral operating support$6,000
Friends of the Children - Coachella ValleyIndio, CAGeneral operating support$5,000
The Children's CabinetReno, NVGeneral operating support$4,000
Eddy HouseReno, NVGeneral operating support$3,000
Write GirlLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$2,500

By state: California 9 · Oregon 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Nevada 2

About this foundation

Hicks Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Quinta, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hicks Family 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 Hicks Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Hicks Family Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Oregon (2 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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