Private foundation · EIN 47-5656211 · Chesterfield, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wicks Family Grace Foundation Dated 11132015

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: 5 grants paid, $78K total, median $15K. 60% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$78K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MO
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Light MinistriesVandalia, OHGeneral purpose$25K
Family Vision LibrarySt Peters, MOGeneral purpose$18K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COGeneral purpose$15K
Joy Fm Boost RadioDes Peres, MOGeneral purpose$10K
One Heart Family MinistriesTown and Country, MOGeneral purpose$10K

By state: Missouri 3 · Ohio 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Wicks Family Grace Foundation Dated 11132015 is a private grantmaking foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri, administered in care of Elvesta a Wicks, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Wicks Family Grace Foundation Dated 11132015 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 Wicks Family Grace Foundation Dated 11132015 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 5 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Wicks Family Grace Foundation Dated 11132015 give?

Missouri (3 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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